I'm curious what the Pre-op diet will look like and how long before surgery will I need to start? I had my very first appointment with the patient navigator today and officially start my journey next Tuesday! Hoping for surgery july/ august '17!

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That's really going to be a question for your bariatric team. The pre-op diets vary greatly! Some surgeons don't even have you do one. Some have you on liquids only for up to two weeks prior to surgery. My practice didn't require liquids only but for the two weeks leading up to surgery wanted us getting at least 80grams of Protein while staying at or below 800 calories a day - so lots of lean protein and very low carb to achieve that. This two week prior to surgery phase is often referred to as the liver shrink diet.

If your bariatric center or your insurance requires you to lose weight or at least not gain weight between 1st appointment and surgery, your center may have you making other dietary changes now to achieve that.

So add the pre-op diet to your list of questions to ask at your appointment next tuesday!

Good luck on your journey!

That s a question for your Dr. I started my soft foods today and all liquids tomorrow. Surgery is Friday.

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