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algarf    5

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Hi everyone!

I notice that most of you seem to have been given pre-op meal plans or guidelines by your doctors.

Mine only asked me to lose weight without specifying a meal plan, I was wondering if some of you would be willing to share your pre-op diets for me to have a look at?

Thank you so much!

Mohamed

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mrsNilla    304

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I had 4 weeks of total max 800 calories daily. Mostly shakes and other vlcd products, lean meat/cottage cheese/eggs allowed once daily. 64 oz of Water. No alcohol, smoking, cut back on caffeine if you do any of those. Used an app to keep track of my calories.

Nilla

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algarf    5

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I had 4 weeks of total max 800 calories daily. Mostly shakes and other vlcd products, lean meat/cottage cheese/eggs allowed once daily. 64 oz of Water. No alcohol, smoking, cut back on caffeine if you do any of those. Used an app to keep track of my calories.

Nilla

Great! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Middus    491

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Hi everyone!

I notice that most of you seem to have been given pre-op meal plans or guidelines by your doctors.

Mine only asked me to lose weight without specifying a meal plan, I was wondering if some of you would be willing to share your pre-op diets for me to have a look at?

Thank you so much!

Mohamed

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Is this your 2 week surgery pre op diet, or just the regular "lets see if you can lose some weight" diet?

My "see if you can lose some weight" diet was pretty bland/basic.

Breakfast: One Boiled egg, and 5oz Low sugar yoghurt .

Afternoon: Slimfast shake

Late afternoon/early evening: snack bars not more than 180cals

Dinner: Lean Cuisine frozen dinners + about 3-4 oz salmon.

Some other days my dinner was kale salad with 4 0z salmon

In all I didn't exceed more than 1200 cals a day (for 1 month).

I also stepped up my physical activity.

My 2 weeks pre-op was more strict

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alfraqaisalkarni    0

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Hello!

I

notice that most of you seem to have been given pre-op or guidelines by your doctors.

Mine only asked me to lose weight without specifying a meal plan, I was wondering if some of you would be willing to share your pre-op diets for me to have a look at?

Thank you so much!

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Middus    491

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@@alfraqaisalkarni That's what I posted. Mine wasn't a dr's plan. I was told I needed to lose at least 10lbs before I could meet with the surgeon

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mustangchick2008    23

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My surgeon charged $130 for everything we need for those 2 weeks preop. I don't know what it consists of, but I will be purchasing it once I have my testing done.

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pvechiola    195

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My surgeon charged $130 for everything we need for those 2 weeks preop. I don't know what it consists of, but I will be purchasing it once I have my testing done.

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It might be costs for nutrition classes I have to pay for them. I have Aetna better health insurance. I also have to purchase Protein shakes, five shakes per day for my pre op to help the liver shrink so they can see the stomach better.

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AGreenEyedWolf    97

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My pre-op liver shrinking diet is: one Protein shake or bar at 730 am, 1030 am, 130 pm, and 730 pm... with one meal at 430 pm. I'm to aim that one meal a day to be high Protein and low carbs... my surgery center suggested Lean Cuisine or similar frozen meals since it's easy to track calories, carbs, & protein that way. To test my Protein Bars and frozen meals, I am to cover the 3rd number of the amount of calories in the item and compare the remaining 2 digit number to the amount of carbs... if the protein number is higher, it's an acceptable bar or meal. (For instance... a meal has 290 calories and 31 grams of protein... cover the zero in 290 leaving 29, and 31 is higher than that so I can have it, as long as it is primarily meat and veggies and I should avoid ones that have Pasta of any kind, etc). Then normally for my height, I'd have to limit my intake... including Protein shakes or bars... to 1100 calories a day... but I personally was told 1300 for me because of my BMI... (it has to be a certain number for my insurance to cover my surgery, but I still need to keep protein high and carbs low to shrink my liver).

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Sunshine4247    17

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I am on all liquids for two weeks. My surgery is January 23rd. I am so frustrated and anxious that i want to taste or chew some food right. I am trying to think about preparing my mind for my surgery. I am drinking Protein shakes 3 times a day. I could have strained Soups and broth. No meat,dairy or vegetables that I have to chew. So right now I am miserable. Tired and ready to throw in the towel for my survery

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I am on all liquids for two weeks. My surgery is January 23rd. I am so frustrated and anxious that i want to taste or chew some food right. I am trying to think about preparing my mind for my surgery. I am drinking Protein Shakes 3 times a day. I could have strained Soups and broth. No meat, dairy or vegetables that I have to chew. So right now I am miserable. Tired and ready to throw in the towel for my surgery.

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mustangchick2008    23

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My surgeon charged $130 for everything we need for those 2 weeks preop. I don't know what it consists of, but I will be purchasing it once I have my testing done.

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It might be costs for nutrition classes I have to pay for them. I have Aetna better health insurance. I also have to purchase Protein shakes, five shakes per day for my pre op to help the liver shrink so they can see the stomach better.

I have to pay $300 separate for the nutritionist, psychologist, and other stuff.. I don't know. I will come back and update if I remember!

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pvechiola    195

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That's alot of money, my insurance might be paying for everything because I am on disability and I have Medicaid

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Olypie    41

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Here is my pre-op diet the dr gave me.

Breakfast 1 shake (carnation instant Breakfast sugar free) and 1piece of fruit.

AM snack. 1/2 cup raw veggies and 1 yogurt

lunch. 1/2 cup raw veggies 4 ounces skim milk

PM snack. 1/2 cup raw veggies 4 ounces skim milk

dinner. 1shake. 1/2 cup veggies

Bedtime snack. 1 piece fruit. 1 yogurt

Hope that helps. The veggies can be raw or steamed. And i can also have a cup of beef or chicken broth and sugar free Jello and of course Water or stuff like crystal light.

Good luck!

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