So I started my preop diet today. I'm allowed 3 protein shakes a day, two fruits (Apple, oranges or pears), and a salad with protein. I was wondering what other peoples preop diet was like and how much you lost during that time frame? My surgery is august 6th.

My diet was very simple. 1 week of low carb protein drinks, with no restrictions on quantity.

I was only allowed 3protein shakes a day and if I was really starving I could add a banana to one. I lost 20lbs before my surgery. It was hard the first 4days then I really didn't miss food.

My preoperative diet oils very strict.. 4 Protein shakes and 5 choices between unsweetened rd applesauce, sugar fer pudding, light yogurt, fat free cream Soup n plain oatmeal or cream of wheat or one coup V-8 juice.

Mine was 2 shakes and a meal consisting of 4ozs of lean Protein (chicken, turkey) and a green veggie with no sauces or cheese.

Lost 10lbs in 2 weeks..

Mine was liquid only for a week. I could have Protein shakes, Water or sugar free water based liquids, broth, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. I could also have one of the small cups of sugar free pudding per day.

I cheated ONE time and had a can of chicken with some Frank's hot sauce. If it hadn't been pure protein, I would have felt pretty bad about it.

I ended up losing 18lbs in that week.

Edited July 29, 201412 yr by Melodica

Im starting my preop diet soon. Its one week of shakes and low fat protein and one week of just shakes with a target of 800-1000 calories per day. Also three days of just clear liquids right before the surgery.