Looking for help with the pre op menu I just started my two week yesterday and I am not really sure what is allowed and what is not.

Please help

thanks

Timothy, surgeons' instructions vary considerably about what is permitted on the pre-op diet and the length of the pre-op diet.

You shouldn't be distracted by what "everyone else" is eating.

What do your surgeon's written instructions say you should (and shouldn't) eat during this time?

If it's the same as mine:

*AM coffee

8oz skim milk

4oz juice (apple orange or grapefruit)

6oz - 8oz gatorade or Powerade

8-12 oz Protein liquid supplement (20 or so grams)

*I make a shake with milk, orange juice and protein powder)**

PM 4oz juice

crystal lite drink

8oz light yogurt (plain, van, lemon, coffee flavored - no fruit pcs)

1/2 c sugar-free Jello

8-12 oz protein liquid supplement)**

PM 6oz - 8oz gatorade or powerade

4 oz low-fat cottage cheese

8-12 oz protein liquid supplement)**

1/2 c sugar-free jello

No-sugar added fudgsicle

Drink at least 64 ounces of liquid a day

**Approx 60 grams of protein per day

My doctor only requires a one week diet. So I will not have his official diet until next week. I have chosen to do a two week to help prepare my self.

Thanks for the menu

I was doing shakes and drinks during the day and one salad at night with Protein.

My surgeon requires a two week pre op diet of 3 Protein shakes a day (80 grams daily) and a under 300 calorie meal. I just use the Weight Watchers frozen meals to make it easier.