Pre op liquid diet

[minmin06 1]

My diet starts Tuesday. I need ideas of filling liquids to consume thanks

[McButterpants 2,846]

My pre-op diet consisted of 2 shakes and one lean and green meal (4-6 ounces of lean meat and a veggie) for two weeks.

I was allowed to use milk in my shakes, so I opted to mix them with Water instead, so I could use the milk in my Decaf coffee (I was required to be caffeine free 2 weeks before surgery). I was allowed 2-3 strawberries in my shakes or about 1/8 cup of blueberries - seriously, that's not much, but it helps bulk them up. Also, add some ice - that helps bulk them up as well.

I purchased different kinds of Torani sugar-free syrups to mix up the flavors...one of my favorites was powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate Splendor, 1 teaspoon of Hershey's cocoa powder, 4-5 ice cubes, Torani sugar free Peppermint Syrup. Tastes like a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie!

(I always mix all the ingredients together except for the Protein powder - once everything is mixed, I add the powder and whiz for 10-15 seconds - it's less frothy that way).

I also drank copious amounts of decaf green tea sweetened with Splenda. It was a life saver! It helped with the hunger.

[brendaliz_r 29]

Hi. My surgery is on July 31. I only can drink clear broth, cristal light, sugar free gelatins, sugar free popsicles. Nothing else ????

[brendaliz_r 29]

Hi. My surgery is on July 31. I only can drink clear broth, cristal light, sugar free gelatins, sugar free popsicles. Nothing else!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I suggest sugar free non- or low-fat yogurt + Sweet N' Low + Torani Syrup or a little fruit (try a little mango - OMG!).

Unsweetened applesauce.

[minmin06 1]

They just told my liquids low fat low sugar. No solid food allowed for 2 weeks starting Tuesday. Are slim fast shakes ok?

[eggzy82 4]

All I had was shakes. coffee. Yogart and jelly

[Griffan 25]

I had to drink 70 oz of Protein = 2 world Wide Choc shakes, Jello (yuk-no way), 12 oz of V8, yogurt and broth. I bought Progresso Light and just ate the broth, so much better than just the plain broth. I loved the V*, that was the best part of the day.

[barriej9 61]

Here is the link to what I have to do. I have not gotten my information in the mail so I am using this as my directions.

http://www.southeastbariatrics.com/default/educational-resources

[lindseyzzzme 12]

Hi everyone! My sleeve date is August 18th and I am confused about my liquid diet... My Doc only requires a 2 day liquid diet prior to surgery but I've noticed most people are required to do this for two weeks. Does anyone know why the difference? Is it better to go ahead and do two weeks? Thanks????

[brendaliz_r 29]

They say 2 weeks to prepare you phisically and mentally, but with 5 days is more than enough.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

The whole point of the two weeks, or whatever the surgeon requires, is to shrink the liver so it's as much out of the way as possible and less prone to damage during the surgery. I don't really know why there is so much variation between doctors, there just is.

[PapaJames 5]

The whole point of the two weeks, or whatever the surgeon requires, is to shrink the liver so it's as much out of the way as possible and less prone to damage during the surgery. I don't really know why there is so much variation between doctors, there just is.

I agree... that's exactly how my surgeon explained it. Now to define what "clear liquid diet" really means! My doc mentioned Protein shakes and Lean Cuisines, and 860 calories a day. I'm calling tomorrow to clarify!

[chasingpolaris321 214]

My doctor has everyone on a two week all liquid diet (bariatric advantage) with six Protein shakes a day. Today was my first day, and even though I did get a little hungry, my problem is that the Protein powders are GROSS. I am hoping that my taste buds will adjust after a couple of days, but right now I basically plug my nose and visualize my giant liver getting scooted out of the way during surgery to keep myself on track. Two weeks can't come fast enough.

[brendaliz_r 29]

The Protein I used is PreProtein 20 3onz daily. It taste so bad that It make me nauseas, I feel you.