I’m on day 5 of my pre-op liquid and have GAINED 6lbs! WTH!? I’m assuming it’s the sodium from the broths.... Totally insane!

More details, please. What protein powder are you taking? Is it already pre-mixed or are you adding your own liquid, ie. coconut milk, almond milk, etc? If possible, share the diet plan you were given.

10 hours ago, MissPriss81 said:

I’m on day 5 of my pre-op liquid and have GAINED 6lbs! WTH!? I’m assuming it’s the sodium from the broths.... Totally insane!

I had asked this in another post of yours I believe, but... how much broth are you consuming... vs how much does your nutritionalist / diet sheet say you can consume? I know mine was 1 cup a day, that's it.

Hi there, usually 3 cups of broth a day.

6 hours ago, Missouri-Lee's Summit said:

More details, please. What Protein Powder are you taking? Is it already pre-mixed or are you adding your own liquid, ie. coconut milk, almond milk, etc? If possible, share the diet plan you were given.

Hi I’m on premier protein shakes(3), no other milks, about 3 cups of broth per day. My diet was broth, clear liquids,, sf jello, sf popsicles, & juice. I’ve only had broths & shakes. I’m VERY sensitive to sodium, so imagine that could be the culprit. Going to try and switch to reduced sodium broth and see if that helps.

14 minutes ago, MissPriss81 said:

Hi there, usually 3 cups of broth a day.

right, but how much does your pre-op diet say you can consume a day?

Says I can consume 3- 8oz cups of broth per day, 4 shakes, 2 cups skim milk and water

1 hour ago, MissPriss81 said:

Says I can consume 3- 8oz cups of broth per day, 4 shakes, 2 cups skim milk and Water

Interesting... I'd cut the broth out all together and see if that helps. It's just really not much more than just flavored salty water anyway.

Juice? I was told that fruit juice is a big no-no. Extra calories with little benefit. A sip or two of apple juice maybe, but for the most part, avoid it.

3 hours ago, Missouri-Lee's Summit said:

juice? I was told that fruit juice is a big no-no. Extra calories with little benefit. A sip or two of apple juice maybe, but for the most part, avoid it.

Yes, Apple, and cranberry juices, but I didn’t have any of those