I have not been 100% on this pre-op diet at all. I am about 9 days away... I do protein shakes all day long, and then go home and eat a full plate of food. I can't stop. Am I sabotaging this surgery? Is this super dangerous? What are complications that could come from this?

I am 4 days post op and 8 days before surgery on Monday through Friday I had 2 protein shakes, one for breakfast and one for lunch with a sensible dinner. Saturday and Sunday I did an Isagenix cleanse for life diet and Monday I did an all liquid diet. My surgery was on a Tuesday and it was a success! If you don’t have a cleanse diet I would just do a 3 day liquid diet before surgery.

My surgeon was actually at an awards dinner that I sang for less than 2 weeks before my surgery. That evening I had the opportunity to talk with him and tell him about my concern with the liquid diet. Obviously, I was struggling because I attend many events. His response to me was to just eat light. He said that it does make the surgery easier if you follow a liquid diet but in my case where I had another event to sing for that Friday, 4 days before my surgery, it was very difficult. This is why I committed to a liquid diet 3 days prior.

Side note: my sister had the sleeve surgery as well in May and said she went all in on food up until the day before surgery (she’s crazy lol). Her surgery was fine as well.

My pre-op diet was only 7 days. I followed it to the t. My liver was still fat ? good luck! I know it sucks. I wanted to cry all the time (still do). Eat a lot of sugar free ice pops and Chinese wonton broth.

I’m honestly struggling too.

So much stuff is expensive. I find it hard to get all these protein drinks and things other people use.

I’m on disability already.

Are there some home remedies for this?

Also Baritastic wants carbs lowered and everything i eat has them.

How can I avoid then and get the highest protein? No fat.

Can I just use the powders instead of all the boost and premade drinks?
How do people on a budget do pre op.

4 minutes ago, BRYCE86 said:

So much stuff is expensive. I find it hard to get all these Protein Drinks and things other people use.

Are there some home remedies for this?

Eggface has some tips, including "double milk." http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2008/08/wls-on-cheap.html

I’m honestly struggling too.

So much stuff is expensive. I find it hard to get all these protein drinks and things other people use.

I’m on disability already.

Are there some home remedies for this?

Also Baritastic wants carbs lowered and everything i eat has them.

How can I avoid then and get the highest protein? No fat.

Homemade bone broths are probably the least expensive. Cheap variety of veggies, chicken with bone in and a big / giant pot.... when it's done strain your soup, if you live alone, dump the veggies and chicken. If not... make chicken salad with chicken and soup with veggies for family.
I think you have to look at total servings when it comes to powders vs. Pre mixed shakes to determine the most economical. Some powders can use water, makes it less expensive because no milk added.
You really have to shop around, compare costs

Today is day 4 of my 2 week liquid diet and I am struggling hard. All I want is one bite of orange chicken from panda express. I even looked up the nutrition info and 1 ounce of orange chicken would have less than the 9 grams of fat and 6 grams of sugar (my plans requirement for my liquids). I am currently fantasizing about walking into the restaurant, asking for a sample of orange chicken, and walking out. I am currently resenting my cat who is loudly crunching on her cat food. I have a lot of work I need to do today, but I almost think I need to get back in bed and go to take a nap because when I am napping I am not obsessing over food.

Time to recommit! We are all so lucky to have had/be having this surgery. Pre-op diet can be difficult, but it’s such a small blip when you compare it to the big picture. Think about the end result, think about your family, your kids, your goals. Stay focused and good luck

You haven’t messed up your chances of getting surgery, but it is best to try to stick to the diet as best you can!

And REMEMBER, in the Grand Scheme of things you had better do a better job post-surgery or you will be an unhappy puppy!