This is what I have for my pre-op diet. It is for 1 week with Dr. Illan. Any suggestions along these guidelines for yummy stuff?

- Broth: low sodium

- Soup: tomato, strained cream Soups, strained soups,

- Tea: decaf, fake sugar

- Coffee: decaf, fake sugar

- Jello: sugar free

- Popsicles: sugar free

- Pudding: sugar free

- Fudgesicles: sugar free

- Juice: Fruit > crystal light, sugar free,

- Juice: Vegetable > diet v-8 splash,

- Milk: skim 1% (limit 2 cups per day), almond milk (no limit)

- Yogurt: Greek, fat free, no fruit pieces, low sugar

- Protein shakes: sugar free, almond milk, few pieces of fruit or sugar free syrup, fake sugar

Edited June 24, 201412 yr by Travelmego

If only I could have milk in my tea I would be a happy girl. Last week of a 4 week pre op. No milk allowed. just Clear liquids.

Wow your doctor is very strict. I don't think I could do 4 weeks. Hats off to you, for sure. I am cringing over 1 week.

Phew glad illan is only a 7days I can do that I've done it before! So excited! Hopefully getting sleeved In October!

Edited July 29, 201412 yr by Chubtastic

I just got my pre-op diet outline from the nutritionist at Obesity Control Center (Dr. Ariel Ortiz) and it seems unfun. It's basically just three protein shakes per day, sugar free jello, sugar free popcicles, and leafy green salads with calorie-free dressing. I asked for specifics about the protein shakes and she said I should look for protein powder that is around 150 cals per scoop. I should mix that with a half cup of unsweetened almond milk and a half cup of water. That means the total caloric content for the shakes would be 165. Multiply that by three and it comes out to 495. That means she wants me only eating 500 calories a day! It seems insane and impossible. I have an outstanding question about whether I should stop working out while eating so few calories, but haven't heard back yet. I'll let you know what she says. If I'm only eating 500 calories per day and burning ~350 from exercise, that's only a net of 150 calories. It basically seems like doctor-sanctioned anorexia.

I just got my pre-op diet outline from the nutritionist at Obesity Control Center (Dr. Ariel Ortiz) and it seems unfun. It's basically just three Protein shakes per day, sugar free Jello, sugar free popcicles, and leafy green salads with calorie-free dressing. I asked for specifics about the protein shakes and she said I should look for protein powder that is around 150 cals per scoop. I should mix that with a half cup of unsweetened almond milk and a half cup of Water. That means the total caloric content for the shakes would be 165. Multiply that by three and it comes out to 495. That means she wants me only eating 500 calories a day! It seems insane and impossible. I have an outstanding question about whether I should stop working out while eating so few calories, but haven't heard back yet. I'll let you know what she says. If I'm only eating 500 calories per day and burning ~350 from exercise, that's only a net of 150 calories. It basically seems like doctor-sanctioned anorexia.

I would say that "Unfun" is a good way to describe it. It's tough for sure, you an do it. I'm 4 weeks out from surgery and down 41 lbs. Just stay focused. If you feel your energy is low just take care of yourself. I was also without protein for 2 weeks after surgery and i couldn't even walk around the block without being exhausted. It gets better day by day.