I willbe having my surgery nov9th by Dr. Li at South san francisco kaiser. He said no.preop diet needed, although i am going to do one week liquids. I am super nervous and so not feel prepared. Need any suggestions on what to get before surgery

Have you thought about trying your Protein shakes before your surgery? Practicing sip, sip, sips. I've used this time before surgery to try different shakes (though I know what I can tolerate after surgery may be different), cut out all really bad foods, etc. My surgery is the same date. Good luck!

Yes i have tried alot if the shakes. I seem to like Pure Protein the best so far. Are u at kaiser too?

i just had surgery at kaiser richmond. We did a pre op diet of 3oz Protein with veggies and a carb (1/2 cup potato/ sweet potato/squash or slice toast whole grain bread less 80 cals) for lunch and dinner, or a fruit instead of veggies at Breakfast. Add to that 64 oz of Water, stop drinking 10 minutes before eating and don't drink until an hour after eating. Chew every bite 30 times. No caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks, no Protein Drinks or drinks with more than 20 cals/ cup, no straws, no gum, no Pasta, rice, fried foods, etc. It was hard at first, but i lost hella weight and after a couple of weeks started having a better connection with my hunger and more energy.

Edited October 29, 201510 yr by Rena H