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Preop diet .... Please help

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Healthybefore50    10

Healthybefore50
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Hi everyone,

My first post here. Looks like I may have found a home. I just finished day 3 pre-op and feeling pretty good. I am using Bariatric Advantage Protein powder for my shakes, sf Jello, crystal light to flavor my Water, and chicken and beef broth. Today, I got tired of my chocolate shake mix,so I added a bit of sf raspberry Jello powder to the powder in the blender and it was much easier to get down. I am supposed to have 3 shakes per day, but it has been tough to get three in. I'll keep trying,

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Toni Pfister    13

Toni Pfister
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I'm on week 2 of liquids and I'm down 6 pds . I'm looking at surgery date of april 9th. I'm excited. Do 3 Protein drinks a day and have my Water and broth... I am doing so well

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kcadoret    81

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Congrats Toni!

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SMBFLORIDA    5

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Hi, how many days do you have to do the liquid diet?

I just joined this group. Waiting on surgery date now. So anxious!!

Good luck!

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kcadoret    81

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Hi @sbmflorida it depends on your program and what the surgeon recommends. Personally my program orders a 3 week pre op liquid diet but two weeks seems to be common. The constraints of these diets also differ between programs.

I found the longest part of this process waiting for my date lol

You're getting close!

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Toni Pfister    13

Toni Pfister
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I've been on my diet for a week and my doctor requires 3 weeks on liquids,

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avermette    30

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Sounds like everyone is making it through. I'm on my 8th day of liquid diet. My doc requires two week on his prescribed Protein Drinks so 800 calories a day and 110 grams Protein. I'm allowed sugar free Jello and bouillon. And of course at least 64 oz Water. I'm feeling good. Last week was a little rough but I made it. Just keeping my eye on the prize. I go for surgery 3/23. Good luck everyone- WE CAN DO THIS!!

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Sam58    16

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Today is my second day of liquid pre-op diet. I can have 4 sugar free carnation instant Breakfast, 2cups if SF Jello or 2 Sf Popsicles and Water. I too am weak and tearful today. Any suggestions from those who have gone before us would be greatly appreciated!!!

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avermette    30

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Sam58- It DOES get better. Drink lots of Water. It helps with the hunger. I am allowed to drink decaffeinated hot tea and that really helps too. You can do it!!

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