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I have posted my pre-op diet below. I am taking in around 100-120g of Protein per day. I have been having (sorry, gross) watery diarrhea for 2 days now. Do you all think this is due to the diet? Is it normal and will it continue after surgery? Thanks.

The protein diet prepares you for surgery and reduces the fat in and around your liver.

ØTake 2 scoops of the Myocel 2-3 times each day mixed with 8 to 10oz. of skim milk, Water, fruit juice or fat free yogurt. You may add fresh or frozen fruit (stay away from bananas, they are too high in sugar), fat free/sugar free Jello or pudding to vary the flavor. Try extracts and spices too.

ØYou may also have 1-2 healthy meals each day. Stick with lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish & lean beefs the size of the palm of your hand – 4 to 6oz.), green vegetables (all you want, avoid potatoes & carrots), and fruit(1 cup, remember – no bananas).

ØYou may drink tea, coffee, Crystal Lite, etc. Anything that is not sweetened with sugar, use an artificial sweetener if needed.

ELIMINATE FROM YOUR DIET

All fats – butter, fatty meats, fried foods, whole milk products.

High sugar foods.

High carbohydrate foods – breads, pastas & other starchy foods.

Carbonated drinks – eliminate completely after surgery.

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That's the EXACT same sheet that I have. Except my dr didn't make me use Myocel-- they said I can use a Protein Shake at home if I already have one I like.

I didn't have any diarrhea at all with this pre-op diet.

It may be the Protein shake. Or your body could be adjusting to the high protein diet.

Either way, it should go away in a couple days.

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I had the same problem with the diarrhea too. Dr. told me I may have become lactose intolarant. I got some of the lactose free milk and it seem to help.

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