I just started my 2 week pre-op diet that allows me 4 meal replacements per day (high protein drinks, bars, jello, soups), sugar free drinks, green vegetables, and 1 serving of a lean meat. But why is lean pork not listed? My paperwork only mentions chicken, gr. beef,& turkey. What is the problem with pork? Especially 4 oz.cooked in a smoker with only dry seasonings? Got any suggestions or thoughts?

Pork the other white meat. I dont see any reason not to eat it. I currenty make my own sausage and other dry meat products such as Procutto. Did you know if a pig is finished on Barley the meat will contain more Omeg 3 oil than salmon. To bad the pork industry doesn't finish pigs this way.

My understanding is they don't put pork on the pre-op list because most people will interpret that as bacon, sausages, and hot dogs which are loaded with fat and calories, not to mention it is a sodium bomb that can make you retain Water. Pork also does not sit very well with many post-op so it might be good to get used to not having it in your diet for awhile.

There are some very lean pork options, like very lean ham steak, but still watch out for the sodium and nitrates.

Oh ok.....I didn't even think to ask at the class the other day. Of course I think of all these questions when it's the weekend. So I try to find answers on here! I know I won't be eating any kind of meat or solid food for several weeks post-op. I just wanted to add some variety to the pre-op choices. I guess I can call on Monday & ask. Thanks for your input!

I don't see why you couldn't eat pork tenderloin, if ground beef is included. My two cents only.