I'm having my surgery, gastric bypass, April 28 in Mexico. I want to start the pre op diet this week to make sure I don't screw it up. What diet has everyone done? Just shakes all day? 2 shakes and a salad? What types and brands of shakes? What Vitamin supplements does everyone use? Anyone use the Patches? If anyone has a daily schedule they used for the pre op diet that would be helpful also. I've read countless articles and websites and all can be just a little different. Any other helpful info you want to share would also be greatly appreciated.

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I use Premier Protein drinks post surgery, 30 grams of protein per drink I buy mine at costco. But on my pre-surgery diet I was told to stay between 900-1200 calories per day.

Breakfast = 250 calories = Protein shake with piece of fruit

lunch = 250 calories = 1 low calorie protein shake with 1 C raw or 1/2 C cooked vegetables

Snack = 150 calories , maybe 1 piece fruit or 1 serving nonfat dairy

dinner = 350 calories

example 3 oz lean meat, 1 C raw or 1/2 C cooked veggies, 1 serving of whole grains

Hope this helps a little .... it seems all requirements vary depending on doctor

Good Luck !!!!

I also drank Premier Protein for my preop diet. I had two of those a day, which gave me 320 calories and 60 grams of protein, and then for dinner a small healthy meal like 3 ounces of chicken or turkey and a cup of veggies. I also doubled my Water intake that entire week because the more hydrated you are for surgery, the better! I lost ten pounds that week.

I haven't had my surgery yet, but from what I understand it's entirely based on your doctor's preference. Not all doctors give you a pre-op diet.

What has your surgeon told you to do?

I am getting ready to start mine in a couple of days and just wanted to say thank you for the suggestions! Seeing that makes me a little less overwhelmed!

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I'm getting ready to start mine in a day or two and with all the different ways to do it and all the different Protein drinks I was very overwhelmed. The down side of Mexico is not much support with this.

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I feel like I am kind of on my own in it too. The surgeon's office just said to stay under 1000 cals for 7-10 days and that's it. Maybe we can keep in touch as we go through it and help each other because at this point I think I'm more nervous for the pre op diet than surgery!

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Hey there I'm scheduled to have my surgery April 20th. I'm also going to Mexico. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time

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Janetm who is your surgeon? I went with Dr. Fernando Garcia and Tijuana bariatrics.

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my surgeons office has me on no starches for 3 weeks prior to surgery and 2 days of clears only before surgery

Well I started my pre op diet today. I totally forgot I had left over shakes from my failed attempt at Isagenix last year. So 2 of those and I had broth for dinner from some wonton Soup I ordered a couple days ago and didn't eat. Tomorrow I'll go to the two shakes and a salad with lean Protein for dinner. I guess I'm doing this.

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Good job feelingskinny! You are well on the way!

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Hey great news I'm one week into liquids and already down 22lbs. I do get shaky and weak toward the evening. Has anyone else noticed this?

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My doc is almanzo. I can't wait to get past this pre op diet. I leave Monday flying to San Diego. How are the pre ops coming girls????

My surgery is April 26th and I will be starting my liquid diet tomorrow!!!

Good luck on your liquids it gets much easier by day 5