Hey all,

I'm in my pre-op diet phase right now, and I'm drinking 3 premier protein shakes and a cup of broth in the evenings. It's tough, but so far, it's going well. I am obviously very fatigued, but I feel like my calorie intake may be too low. I was getting ready to go out today and almost passed out.

My stats are 6'0/309/35yo female. I'm taking in about 500 calories a day, give or take about 20/day. I asked my NUT if my calorie intake is too low and she said not to be concerned about it since I'm only on it for a little while and it shouldn't cause problems.

So I just wanted to ask around, how many calories were you all getting in during the pre-op diet?

I'm not in the "pre-op" phase yet (I have two more medical weight loss classes to endure), but I have heard that the surgeons at Northern Colorado Surgical Associates won't perform surgery if you've gained weight during the pre-op process. Beyond that, they have a pre-op diet that seems to be simply "use your best judgment" and I haven't found anything to contradict that in the Bariatric Centre of the Rockies handbook.

... Though, I'm so hoping I'm wrong because that just doesn't seem wise.

I start my pre op diet next week. I can have 2-3 protein drinks per day, along with broth, sugar free pudding or jello and smooth nonfat
Yogurt, as per my instructions.

My instructions don't have a calorie number. I am to have 3 protein shakes and 3 servings from the liquid protein food list (soup, milk, yogurt pudding etc...) For a total of 6 small meals. I am also to have an additional 24 oz of water or other no cal no caf liquids.

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I am not on it yet. Mine lists aim for around 800-900 cals/day

5 meals of protein shakes

plus broth, crystal light, decaf tea/coffee, SF jello/popsicles

1000-1400 cals a day for my 3 month pre op diet and still managed to dump about 80.

I am not on it yet. Mine lists aim for around 800-900 cals/day
5 meals of protein shakes
plus broth, crystal light, decaf tea/coffee, SF jello/popsicles

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I have the exact same pre-op diet and am on day 8. I've managed to stay at 800 calories.