Pre-op Diet

[kelliev2015 136]

What was your pre-op diet and how long were you on it? Also, did anyone have any issues with their liver not "shrinking"?

[LoveAlwaysKia 37]

Hi. Today is day 1 of my 10 day liquid sleeve pre-op diet.

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[cozycastle50 19]

Two weeks. Two Protein shakes, two servings of dairy such as yogurt or milk, 3 oz of meat or cheese, 1/2 cup veggies, 1 piece of fruit. It was tough but I did it and didn't cheat. Surgeon said my liver looked great.

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[kelliev2015 136]

I wonder why the diets vary so much? Some people are on full liquids for a week and other not. I guess it's just the surgeons preference.

[tenseintexas 182]

I start two week on Monday- Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch- Protein and veggie for supper

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[Dub 9,922]

My first NUT gave me a an initial calorie total to stay under each day and progressively lowered it each month. I wound up switching bariatric centers on the third month when I opted to self pay and have the surgery much sooner than waiting the 6 months + approval process time.

After switching centers on the third month, I stayed with the prior calorie limit, but I went low carb with it.

The final 14 days prior to surgery were limited to 4 Protein shakes per day only (under 600 calories).

I lost 55 lbs in those 4 months leading up to surgery. I could've done better had I exercised more, but was recovering from a back injury (the deciding factor that nudged me into seeking wls) and simply trying to hold it together and get the weight off and get relief.

It was easy and I kick myself in the arse for not doing all this much earlier in life.