Hello, I'm scheduled for surgery on Monday, just wondering has anyone messed up on their 2 week liquid diet?. I came home to prepair for surgery and now I want blue crabs. I know my doctor told me I can have a protein and veggie in place of dinner protein shake but are the blue crabs acceptable to eat with surgery on a few days away?..

I was supposed to have surgery Monday 8/12/19 also but mines being pushed back 1 week due to thyroid levels. I’m a little relieved because I haven’t been great on my pre-op diet. My drs require for my 1 meal low carb , low fat & high protein & veggie . Crabs are protein just don’t add fats like butter etc to them.

crabs have some carbs in them I think. Go look them up on MFP. Don't over eat. It's not an "all you can eat" thing cuz that can also be bad on your liver. But I'd think that a small 3-4oz serving of picked crab + a low carb salad or veg would be ok.

I was supposed to have surgery Monday 8/12/19 also but mines being pushed back 1 week due to thyroid levels. I’m a little relieved because I haven’t been great on my pre-op diet. My drs require for my 1 meal low carb , low fat & high protein & veggie . Crabs are protein just don’t add fats like butter etc to them.

Oh wow.. how did they determine that?.. at you pre surgery release?..

I wasn't allowed to have any food at all (just zero (or nearly zero) calorie fluids, 4-5 protein shakes, a limited amount of broth and tomato juice/V8, sugar free popsicles, and sugar free Jello. So....consider yourself lucky your surgeon allows a little food! I would think crab would be OK, but check if you're not sure.

Just now, catwoman7 said:

I wasn't allowed to have any food at all (just zero (or nearly zero) calorie fluids, 4-5 Protein Shakes, a limited amount of broth and Tomato juice/V8, sugar free popsicles, and sugar free Jello. So....consider yourself lucky your surgeon allows a little food! I would think crab would be OK, but check if you're not sure.

Yeah, me either. But I was glad about that, cuz it made the post op period SO much easier! Cuz I was already adapted to only protein drinks and went through any carb withdrawal, or caffeine withdrawal BEFORE I also had to recover from the surgery!

On 08/09/2019 at 12:32, Tonya L said:

Oh wow.. how did they determine that?.. at you pre surgery release?..

They found out from the blood work. They had me recheck again yesterday & still high. I’ve never had that issue before. Thank Hod they’re so thorough because you know exactly where you stand health wise!!

And better a burp now at Early problem stage than to not know and have things compound your LIFE later, you are heading into this with only a temporary lag, we. are Family Now , we done adopted You and WE Never Abandon Our Own! Chip away at the trials Chiptress, I too have mild thyroid problems, seemed to have shown up when my neck slimmed, but Babe I can handle it and emerge victorious, just watch my jet✈ contrail in the sky!

They found out from the blood work. They had me recheck again yesterday & still high. I’ve never had that issue before. Thank Hod they’re so thorough because you know exactly where you stand health wise!!

Yes, I had all my blood work done last week also...

On 08/09/2019 at 12:45, Frustr8 said:

And better a burp now at Early problem stage than to not know and have things compound your LIFE later, you are heading into this with only a temporary lag, we. are Family Now , we done adopted You and WE Never Abandon Our Own! Chip away at the trials Chiptress, I too have mild thyroid problems, seemed to have shown up when my neck slimmed, but Babe I can handle it and emerge victorious, just watch my jet✈ contrail in the sky!

Awe.... that’s incredibly kind, Frustr8!! Ty so much. I would rather be safe than sorry!!! ?

It's fascinating how many variations there are of the "pre-op" diet And I agree, everyone should follow exactly what THEIR doctor tells them... my doc is on the "two weeks, 3-5 protein shakes and clear liquids ONLY" team...the nutritionist told us if there was ANY food in our stomach or intestines they would cancel the surgery because it isn't safe...that's kind of kept me on the straight and narrow these first few days when I'm SO hungry!!

Try to stick to the pre-op diet because you're going to be eating on a "diet" for the rest of your life and have to get used to a new way of thinking and eating.

Since you’ve been told you can have protein and veggies for your dinner, looks like crab could be a good option if you stick to a small amount as others mentioned ? I was told I could have 3-4oz of a lean protein like chicken or fish. Phoning your doctor and checking with them might be best though

Edited August 9, 20197 yr by Zemi

Yep been advised by DR best option is like 3-4 shakes a day highest protein possible

hi, my mom is having the surgery on the 21st and she's on her liquid diet for 11 more days. she has her protein shakes three times a day along with broth, applesauce, jello which she hates and water obviously is there anything else you guys would recommend for her to try ?

9 hours ago, Jaz A said:

hi, my mom is having the surgery on the 21st and she's on her liquid diet for 11 more days. she has her Protein Shakes three times a day along with broth, applesauce, Jello which she hates and Water obviously is there anything else you guys would recommend for her to try ?

Just be sure the protein shakes are good quality