I am new to this site. I got my approval for my gastric sleeve yesterday!! They told me to start a 3 day liquid diet and the Protein shakes. My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 26th. 3 days from now. It seems like all I am reading on here is longer diet times. I got on here to see if I can have de-caf coffee and tea. Does anyone know/

I was allowed to have both. My surgery is on Monday. Good luck to you!

Thank you!! Good luck to you as well!

My timetable is exactly the same as yours. I found out yesterday I was approved for Jan. 26, 2016. I have four days of liquid diet. My weight doctor told me that some bariatric surgeons do not require any pre-op diet. Those that require the liquid diet are hoping you can find protein drinks you like and continue with after surgery and also hoping that the weight loss will shrink your liver so that surgery is easier. And yes, I can gave any decaf tea or coffee.

Thanks so much! I did not get the call until late afternoon and did not even think to ask about the tea and coffee until now!! Good luck to you!! We can do this!!

My surgery is the same day Tuesday Jan 26th. I have been on an elective 2 week full liquid diet and I have just one day of clear liquids the day before surgery. This whole two week thing has been awful! I'm starving! But I'm so ready for surgery! I wish y'all the best. We should follow each other's journey since we are starting on the same day!

I am also wondering. My surgery isn't until March 16th, but my surgeon only has me on a 1-day liquid diet. After reading almost everyone else's lengthy times I am puzzled ????

Thank you !! I would like to keep in touch with each other as well! I am not sure the difference in diet times, but I am kind of happy about it LOL! Good luck to each of you!!

I have surgery on Monday, and have been on a almost-all liquid diet since Monday I am allowed 2 meal replacement bars, the rest are protein drinks, water, jello, sugar free drinks. And yes, I am allowed decaf coffee. (I cheated and had regular coffee though...I needed the energy!) Its an 870 calorie protein rich diet of liquids, ugh.

Hi, everyone! It's great to read your comments and see so many of us having the same feelings and fears. Today I wasn't as hungry on the liquid diet, but my energy level was zero! And I never thought I would get tired of chocolate flavored shakes and puddings, but I am. Cream of wheat made with milk was listed as a choice on my liquid diet. I made some, added a little Splenda, and felt like I was eating real food. Haven't eaten it in years, but it tasted great. Still a little worried. I still can't believe sometimes that I am choosing to have elective surgery. My mother was a nurse and one of her pieces of wisdom was to never let them put you under the knife unless it is absolutely necessary! In a way it is necessary for a healthy future. Just two more days!