Pre Op liquid diet

[cbrown1 11]

Did anyone's doctor not require a two week liquid only diet prior to surgery?

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Some doctors don't. However, if your doctor does then you will be in good company. From my experience those that do the pre-op diet lose more weight and have an easier time with the surgery. You also would already be over your carb addiction so that's an added plus.

[BevBrown34 17]

I had my sleeve on 3/7. My doctor only required liquids for 48 hours prior to surgery.

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[cbrown1 11]

Thanks Proud2BMe

BevBrown34 mine also I feel better I'm not the only one.

[goplay94123 576]

I only needed to be liquid for 48 hours prior. Having said that I was required to lose 15 to 20 lbs immediately preceding the surgery. So I cut out almost all carbs except for twice a week and was successful in losing the weight.

Here is a recipe that actually worked for me to eat almost every night. I always felt full and it was flavorful.

Taco salad

*2 cups shredded lettuce

*1 cup shredded cabbage

*2 to 4 ounces of ground turkey lightly cooked in low sodium taco seasoning

*2 tbs fresh salsa

*2 tbs of fat free sour cream (I only used naturally yours brand because it tastes legit)

*2 tbs homemade guacamole which was just avocado with a ton of lime and salt pinch

* 2 tbs Taco Bell mild taco sauce

No cheese no beans(because I don't like beans) and no tortilla. I would use a cheat carb day with a tortilla that was low carb. If I was especially hungry I would add more cabbage and lettuce. The picture below is zoomed in to the toppings and below that is about 3 inches on bowl which is the lettuce and cabbage you can't see. It is about 290 to 325 calories depending on the meat.

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Edited March 11, 2016 by goplay94123

[amandastearns 79]

My doctor did not require any liquid diet. I could eat up till midnight the night before. My surgery went great and I haven't had any issues. I'm three weeks post op and have lost 30 pounds.

Edited March 11, 2016 by amandastearns

[Freckles70 25]

Mine does not require a liquid diet pre-surgery. They recommend a liver reduction diet which is essentially a South Beach style diet: low carb, lots of Protein, minimal fat (but not entirely ff). I will have to do 24 hrs of Clear Liquids for the day before surgery. Because I am moderately low BMI (39), I was told to keep my weight the same but the low carb thing has caused me to lose about10 lbs without feeling very deprived.

[LA_lady 50]

My doctor doesn't require anything preop other than not to eat or drink past 12 the night before. So happy there are others because I was really worried I was the only one!

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[Lori Lynn 2]

3 weeks liquid Protein shakes...... one week down, two to go. I had already lost around 18 pounds before starting the preop diet. 9 pounds in the past week. Already hit my pre surgery weight loss goal set by surgeon.

[tobysgirl 58]

My doctor requires a two week pre-op diet that's basically 3 Protein shakes a day and 2 green salads with zero calorie dressing. I can have sugar-free Jello and sugar-free popsicles. Getting started was TOUGH but I keep reminding myself that my surgery date will be here soon.

Edited March 21, 2016 by tobysgirl

[mikemy 12]

My doctor requires a 2 week Optifast diet before surgery. It's 5 drinks and 1 bar a day total of 900 calories. Also have to lose at 15 pounds before surgery to help shrink the liver to make the procedure safer. I start week 2 tomorrow and my surgery is Monday the 28th

[Jodi C 14]

I was only 24 hours liquid. I have had no pain or side effects from surgery. Have not needed any of the nausea/pain medications. Only 5 days out but down 10 pounds. I'm already sick of fluids, can't imagine doing 2 months prior to surgery.

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[sunshine1531 30]

My doctor requires me to do just 3 days on a clear liquid diet and then npo at midnight before surgery. Tomorrow is my last day of clears and Tuesday is my surgery. Hope it gets here quick because I'm so hungry!!!

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