I got my surgery date yesterday! It's June 20th. I have a class next Monday to learn more in depth about the pre-op necessities but would like to start my pre-op diet now to get a good 2 weeks in before surgery. I have the basic outline but I need more examples of what the pre-op diet includes. Could you guys please give me a general outline for what your pre-op diet is? Thanks so much!

Mine was 2 protein shakes, one for breakfast, one for lunch, and a sensible meal (protein/veggies). I was allowed some veggies, non-starchy, for snacks.

My center had two options - one for those with a BMI over 50 and one for BMI between 40-50. I'm on day 6 of the second option right now, which is 2 protein shakes + 2 meals (60% proteins/40% non-starchy veggies) and you can throw in sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free jello and broth as well. I've found that after doing a shake for breakfast and lunch, and getting in at least 100 oz. of water for the day that I am only doing one meal. My calorie count has been between 575-1000 each day, and I'm down 13.4 pounds and feeling pretty dang good.

My group had me on under 1,000 calories a day with 60 grams of protein, almost no carbs and very low fat to shrink the liver. Plus 64 ounces of water. To get to that I would have a shake in the morning (30g), a salad with protein (grilled chicken) and balsamic vinegar as dressing at lunch (I could put in about 4 cups of lettuce for about 40-50 calories) and then dinner would be whatever protein I made for the family with another salad. If I needed more protein, I would have an Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt for 15 grams and 120 calories. Sugarfree popsicles, jello and broth were all available as well.

We have to do a liquid diet for 2 weeks before. Roughly 800-900 calories. 3 Premier protein shakes, 1 for each meal. 160cal, 2 gm sugar, 5 gm carbs, 3 gm fat, 30 gm protein each shake. In between they say 3/4 cup greek yogurt, but I don't really care for it, so I will try, but may switch to regular yogurt. I bought sugar free jello in case I want to "chew" the jello!!, and G2 for a treat. May do a tropical smoothie as a treat the green one with the lowest carb count and splenda.

What are you guys doing???

Thanks everyone. I got a definitive answer. I am allowed 4 protein drinks, and up to 6 servings of: 1/2 c cream of wheat, 1 c carrots/celery, 1 sugar-free jello/pudding, 6 oz broth, 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce, per day. I have lost almost 13 lbs and have been on the diet for a week. Pretty exciting!

We have to do a liquid diet for 2 weeks before. Roughly 800-900 calories. 3 Premier protein shakes, 1 for each meal. 160cal, 2 gm sugar, 5 gm carbs, 3 gm fat, 30 gm protein each shake. In between they say 3/4 cup greek yogurt, but I don't really care for it, so I will try, but may switch to regular yogurt. I bought sugar free jello in case I want to "chew" the jello!!, and G2 for a treat. May do a tropical smoothie as a treat the green one with the lowest carb count and splenda.

What are you guys doing???

My diet is very similar to yours in the sense I have to do just the shakes and yogurt too; however I have to drink their shakes. I plan to drink premier after surgery. The banana flavor is pretty good! Want to try strawberry

I had 2 protein shakes (breakfast and lunch) and one somewhat normal/high protein meal for dinner. Basically just needed to stay under 1000 calories, which was pretty doable given that two meals were protein shakes.

I would suggest stepping outside of the vanilla and chocolate shake flavors. I found strawberry, banana, and cookies and cream to be pretty good too!

On 6/6/2017 at 1:38 PM, dgeo1024 said:

We have to do a liquid diet for 2 weeks before. Roughly 800-900 calories. 3 Premier Protein shakes, 1 for each meal. 160cal, 2 gm sugar, 5 gm carbs, 3 gm fat, 30 gm Protein each shake. In between they say 3/4 cup greek yogurt, but I don't really care for it, so I will try, but may switch to regular yogurt. I bought sugar free Jello in case I want to "chew" the jello!!, and G2 for a treat. May do a tropical smoothie as a treat the green one with the lowest carb count and splenda.

What are you guys doing???

6 hours ago, Old2NewMe said:

My diet is very similar to yours in the sense I have to do just the shakes and yogurt too; however I have to drink their shakes. I plan to drink premier after surgery. The banana flavor is pretty good! Want to try strawberry

I have the liquid diet requirement too. I don't have to start until Aug so these are some good ideas (like the jello for a 'chew' option). Is premier a brand of protein drinks? Why those specifically?

Yes Premier Protein is a brand. It was recommended by my Dr. It has 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 or 2gm sugar. It fills you up but is only 11 1/2 oz., and you don't have to mix it!!! The chocolate and Carmel are my favorites, but strawberry and banana creme are pretty good. I haven't seen a cookies and creme flavor but I would try it it there was. I just bought vanilla for a variety. I have never tried it.

I've made it through 6 days now with no cheating and haven't been hungry. The monotony is the hard part. As of last night I have lost about 8 lbs in 5 days! I'm good with that!! I'm on the down hill slope now!!

Yes Premier Protein is a brand. It was recommended by my Dr. It has 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 or 2gm sugar. It fills you up but is only 11 1/2 oz., and you don't have to mix it!!! [emoji4] The chocolate and Carmel are my favorites, but strawberry and banana creme are pretty good. I haven't seen a cookies and creme flavor but I would try it it there was. I just bought vanilla for a variety. I have never tried it.
I've made it through 6 days now with no cheating and haven't been hungry. The monotony is the hard part. As of last night I have lost about 8 lbs in 5 days! I'm good with that!! I'm on the down hill slope now!!

I drink premier protein clear. It's fruit punch flavored, 16.9 ounces. It has 20 grams of protein, 90 calories and no sugar. It's what I've been living on!

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Thank you! Now that I google it I see the Premier Protein looks familiar. My nutritionist had some in her office. I'll make sure to add that to my shopping list.

dgeo102 what is G2?

Good luck! My date is June 20th too and I'm excited but nervous.

I suggest buying some Bariatric soup too. You can add unflavored protein to get more than 15 grams of protein. After surgery you may crave savory after all the sweet!

Also, premier protein is fine but it is not the best whey protein. Look at bluebonnet and unjury. Good luck to all of you!!!

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I am on 4 Bariessential shakes a day that can be mixed with water or skim milk. You can add in sugar free and caffeine free additives. For breakfast I will take vanilla protein, cup of skim milk, and an orange crystal light and it tastes like an Orange Julius. For chocolate protein power I will add PB2, skim milk, and ice in a blender to make a smoothie.

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I actually just started mine today. I too started early to get a good start before my surgery on July 12th. I already know I have a fatty liver and wanted this for sure under control before surgery. I attached my plan the doctor gave me. I scratched stuff out because I don't like the stuff. But you can still see the stuff. Just remember everyone doctor plan is a bit different.