Pre op liver shrink diet

[kathyha 1]

Is cream of chicken Soup allowed on a liver shrinking diet?

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[numeby2017 88]

Everyone's doctor is different mine was strictly Protein shakes and Water I was not allowed anything other than the Protein Shakes. But on the + side I lost 20 pounds in those two weeks so I wasn't complaining

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Not to say you're complaining just want to clarify, I didn't want that to come out wrong LOL

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[GermanShepherdMama 146]

I'm currently on a 2 week pre op diet and can only eat chicken or beef broth, sugar free Jello, Protein Shakes, crystal light, Decaf black coffee, and decaf tea. That's it, no Soups,

[GermanShepherdMama 146]

@kathyha Oh yeah, I forgot, I can have sugarfree popsicles, too!

It is hard, no doubt about it. Gotta have willpower!

[YumiMumi 29]

The main thing about the pre-op diet is to limit carbs (I limited to under 1 oz per day but alot of the bariatric shakes/bars have up to .5 each so keeping under 2 oz per day you should be right). You also need to maximize Protein (2+ oz per day) and keep calories under 700/800 per day depending on your weight. I didn't stick to bariatric shakes and bars as they are very high in artificial sweetener which I don't tolerate well. I used a calorie tracker that showed Protein, carbs, calories and Fiber (calorie king). I was then able to use normal Soups etc adding natural flavored protein powders. In the first week I also ate salad and 3.5oz of lean chicken breast or white fish for some meals instead of a shake or bar. Second week I stuck to liquids/soups. Main thing is to ensure you get the required protein, and strictly limit carbs and calories. I took multi vits every day + minerals. It is the very low intake of carbs that reduces liver size. I lost 9 pounds pre-op and surgeon said my liver looked in great shape the day of surgery!!! Good luck @kathyha and please contact me if you have any questions re post op!! I'm 2 weeks out now.

Edited May 3, 2016 by YumiMumi

[kathyha 1]

Thanks guys My surgery is in the morning..and I think I did great on my pre op. I did eat a little cream of chicken Soup but for the most part have done all liquid for the last 2 weeks Protein shakes broth sugar free Popsicles. I have lost 20 lbs in these last 2 weeks. So ready to get this done.

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[GermanShepherdMama 146]

@@kathyha Great job! Let us know how everything goes today!

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[pinkypearly1908 16]

I'm currently on a 2 week pre op diet and can only eat chicken or beef broth, sugar free Jello, Protein shakes, crystal light, Decaf black coffee, and decaf tea. That's it, no Soups,

I was allowed this plus one can of Progresso Light under 80 calories for dinner. None of the creamy soups were under 80 calories. So my guess would be no. Too many calories and carbs.

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