Hello! I am scheduled for surgery July 5th. I met with my dietician yesterday and she gave me the pre and post-op diet plans. I am sooo confused because so many on her talk about 2 week liquid diet pre-op... My Dr only requires 3 days. Has anyone else only had 3 day pre-op diet?

Also, from what I have read... you should intake 60-100 grams of Protein a day... my dietician says you only need 30 grams per day. What does intaking more protein do for you?

Thank you for any advice or comments. :-)

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I'm pre-op, I have met with the nutritionist to discuss post op eating... I'm required to have between 60-80 grams Protein and a 1day liquid diet..

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

@ Not everyone has a pre-op diet. It differs from person to person and surgeon to surgeon. On the other hand, 30 gms protein seems extremely low. Is that post-op??

Protein is critical for the body to heal and function.

Edited June 9, 201610 yr by KristenLe

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Kristen, that is what I thought as well. It is post op.... She said they have found out that the body does just fine on 30 grams and that is all it needs. I am not sure who "they" are though... My Drs office or some study. I haven't ever read on here anyone who does just 30 grams. I am a big worried about it. ????

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Maybe she meant 30grams in one meal? I've seen post on here that say the body can only absorbs 30 grams of Protein at a time...I guess being a teacher I'm more conscious of communication, when people are giving direction they should be crystal clear...

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

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Maybe she meant 30grams in one meal? I've seen post on here that say the body can only absorbs 30 grams of Protein at a time...I guess being a teacher I'm more conscious of communication, when people are giving direction they should be crystal clear...

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

No, my plan actually says 30 grams on paper per day. ????

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I agree that seems on the low side, as I see from being on the forum there is lot of variety of post op eating directions.

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein