Hello everyone! I start my countdown (liquid diet) today for my surgery May 2nd.

The truth is that I was scheduled to start yesterday but the though of having 1 last big meal overpowered me and I gave in. I didn't eat a huge portion, in fact I only consumed about 1/4 of my plate. (Had a small piece of lasagna and small piece of chicken parm) So now I am left with 13 days and just need to get it right. I am planning on having my 3 protein shakes worth 90 grams of protein, 1 bar, and a small plate of veggies. What is everyone else having???

I actually only have a 2-day pre-op diet required, but I’m thinking of joining everyone on their pre-op plans as I’m nervous about my liver being too big. I haven’t found many others that didn’t have at least a 1 week pre-op. Anyone have a 2-day liquid pre-op and do okay?

Mine was two days- thankfully!


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Im on day 10 of liquids: protein shakes, sugar free jello/pudding, cream soup and lots of water. Surgery is Wednesday

Technically my 2 weeks doesn't start until Tuesday, but I figured I'd start today because lbr my liver could probably use the help. My doctor gives us a completely liquid option or one that allows lean proteins and veggies. Friday-Monday, I'm doing the meal diet, then starting Tuesday I'm going all in with liquid. I figure if I can commit to my doctor's recommendation, I have no business having surgery.... easy to say on day one, right!

I’m doing a VLCD programme that has shakes, soups and meals packets, all around 150 calories with about 15g protein each. Dead easy as there’s good variety! I did those from a month out with a proper meal in evening and them exclusively from the two week mark. 10kg down so pretty happy! Hopefully lose 10% of body weight by surgery so 4kg to go.

9 days to go...

Is anyone else exhausted on their pre-op diet? I've only been doing this for two days, but I can't make it through a day without napping. I can't have caffeine or a sugar rush... what else is there to keep me going throughout the day??

Started my 10 day preop diet today. 3 shakes and a meal every day. Napped a lot today. Currently hungry. Think I’ll have a sugar free jello [emoji16]

On 22/04/2018 at 11:28 AM, CleaClo said:

Is anyone else exhausted on their pre-op diet? I've only been doing this for two days, but I can't make it through a day without napping. I can't have caffeine or a sugar rush... what else is there to keep me going throughout the day??

Hi, I felt exhausted, wiped out and headaches also. I read a post where someone said her dr said to get electrolyte sachets from chemist and it would help. Just be careful to get sugar free. I think a lot of it for me is the fact I was eating lots of multigrain bread and suddenly stopped. I find I'm craving cakes and hot chocolates suddenly which is unusual for me.

Just finishing day 5 of my 14 day preop diet and am very glad that it is going good. Having 3 Premier Protein shakes per day and 1 meal of 3 oz. protein and 1 cup of vegetables. I can also have dill and sugar free sweet pickles as well as the usual Crystal Light, PowerAde Zero, sugar free popsicles/jello. and water. Up to about 20 minutes on the elliptical and 10 minutes free weights daily. Surgery is May 2!! I am really excited!!

Edited April 23, 20188 yr by MIZ60

1 hour ago, jules1 said:

Hi, I felt exhausted, wiped out and headaches also. I read a post where someone said her dr said to get electrolyte sachets from chemist and it would help. Just be careful to get sugar free. I think a lot of it for me is the fact I was eating lots of multigrain bread and suddenly stopped. I find I'm craving cakes and hot chocolates suddenly which is unusual for me.

Thanks for the tip! My doctor said I can put anything in water as long as it’s zero calories, so I just bought some of those packets... hopefully that’ll help. It’s killing me right now because I’m trying to get a ton of work done before I have surgery so I don’t have to worry about rushing back.

I’m not having any specific cravings.... everything sounds good to me right now! I can barely watch tv because EVERY commercial is about food!

Hi Everyone!

Today is my first day of two weeks pre op diet. I had a muscle milk drink for breakfast and it was gross, lol. Anyone have suggestions of good protein drinks?

Hi Everyone!

Today is my first day of two weeks pre op diet. I had a muscle milk drink for Breakfast and it was gross, lol. Anyone have suggestions of good Protein Drinks?

Premier protein shakes are my favorites. Lots of flavors and 30 grams of protein! Keeps me nice and full. Available at Walmart or through amazon. Good luck.

Mine is a 2 week all Clear Liquid Diet. I'm only allowed Protein Shakes, Broth, Sugar Free Popsicles, and Jello. I'd give anything to be able to have 1 small healthy meal a day or at the very least cream liquids like soups and pudding.... Luckily I'm on day 13 today and Surgery is Wednesday.

As for the BMI mine is only 40.8 so we can round up to 41. BMI of 40 is needed for surgery with no comorbidities. 35 if you have 2 or more comorbidities. So I'm almost positive its not BMI related since my surgeon makes Everyone do the diet! Plus from what I've seen almost everyone on here as to do some form of a diet.

Edited April 23, 20188 yr by mitchjoann132010

4 hours ago, ggp said:

Premier Protein Shakes are my favorites. Lots of flavors and 30 grams of protein! Keeps me nice and full. Available at Walmart or through Amazon. Good luck.

I love the Premiere Shakes, as well. I heat up a chocolate one for breakfast. It tastes like hot cocoa. The Carmel one is a little sweet, but still okay. There is also

I did 11 days of the liquid diet before surgery today. I love the Premier protein drinks .Costco sells the case for $25 for 24 of them. They have chocolate strawberry and vanilla. Sam’s also carries a cookies and cream. You can do this. I am having just a little bit of pain . Mostly from the air they pump in during surgery.

There is also Peaches and Cream and Banana and Cream. The Strawberry and Cream I do not like so much. The Oreo and Cream is DELICIOUS!