Hey guys, what’s everyone pre op diet looking like? I need to call the nutritionist tomorrow but the sheet was very vague.

Mine was two shakes a day and a meal of 4-6 oz lean protein (turkey, chicken, or fish) and veggies. I did that for three and a half weeks.

I did 2 weeks liquid only. 4 shakes a day, sugar free yogurt, pudding and jello. Every program is different. Mine had a daily meal plan and it was very specific.

This is what I was given. I didn't do the lunch part of it. The low calorie entree was a healthy choice frozen entree. It turned out to be about 1200 calories per day. The weight came off pretty fast.

Edited October 14, 20187 yr by Ed_NW

I get to drink 3 protein shakes a day and 2 light yogurts.

Two days before surgery I can only have 65-80g of liquid protein a day, but it has to be clear liquids such as clear protein drinks, zero calorie sports drinks, frozen sugar free popsicles, fat free clear broth, sugar free Jello and decaf tea.

I am on day 6 of my 7 day liquid only diet. I do 3 protein shakes, SF jello, SF popsicles and 1 bowl of broth everyday. I have my moments when I really want solid food but I just grab a popsicle and it takes my mind off it. It's been easier than I thought. Surgery in 2 days.

Thanks everyone, I went through the packet again (so many pages with so much information!) And I found that for my doctor, he requires me to do a full liquid only diet wish me luck

I was surprised how little hunger I had on the pre-op diet. I was actually more nauseated than hungry. Some days I had to force the shakes down. That actually made it easier than I expected. ? Good luck @Vccc

24 minutes ago, lzucks said:

I was surprised how little hunger I had on the pre-op diet. I was actually more nauseated than hungry. Some days I had to force the shakes down. That actually made it easier than I expected. ? Good luck @Vccc

Right, It was nothing like what I feared.

So re assuring! I’m getting nervous, how was everyone’s experience the first few weeks? Someone said they regretted it because of the mental strain of it all and vomiting often

I have yet to vomit since my sleeve in August (knock on wood). Came close one time at about 5 after eating some chicken that was too dry but the feeling subsided after 10 minutes. First few days I had a hard time getting comfortable in bed. Needed help getting out of bed for 2 days. Gas pain in shoulder was horrible but just the 1st night when in hospital. Tomorrow is 8 weeks since my sleeve and no regrets here! Down 38 lbs including the 2 week pre-op diet. ?

I needed to hear this! Thank you!

You’re very welcome. I’m glad I could help!

sugar free Popsicles were a life saver!

And I think the Tropical ones are the best, just bought another box. They are my go-to snack/dessert now that pies, cakes and cookies no longer live at my house?

Thank you!