Hello,

I’m completely new to this app and my surgery date is 12/15.

Currently on the liquid diet. I’ve made my own black bean Soup, puréed and then passed through a sleeve, is this okay to consume right now?

Also I love seltzer (even have a machine for it) and can’t have it anymore. Plain regular Water intake has been difficult. Any tips besides pouring drops in?

Lastly, will I be able to drive myself back home after surgery? I’m spending the night at the hospital but the next day I should be ho to go home.
Thanks in advance.

Are you just staying the one night post-op? I stayed two. They should be okay to let you drive yourself home after an overnight stay because all anesthesia should be out of your system that would impair you from driving. Oh wait, unless you're taking pain meds. You might wanna have a back-up plan.

Is seltzer carbonated? No carbonation after the sleeve. Pureed black bean soup sounds good in theory, but is it high in carbs?

Good luck on your surgery. Let us know how you're doing and I look forward to seeing you in the forum threads.

Hi there,

I am really close to my date also 12/17, and there are somethings you shared in the post that were told to me as "no-no's" First off, you should only be consuming clear liquids, (i.e broth, water, decaf coffee) and only eat two cups of the following vegetables (see below). You want to ensure that your body stays in a ketosis state so that before you have surgery your liver is at its smallest state (ketosis is a fat burning process) having a smaller liver will make it easier for the surgeon to operate since your stomach is very close to your liver. Secondly, I think that you should definitely arrange for a ride or at least take a taxi/Uber home after surgery, best to be safe. Do you have anyone staying with you after the surgery? I hope you will be okay and understand the professionals recommend this sort of thing because they know what will make it the easiest process for you afterwards (this is not for them) .

Like you, I am finding it hard to be on the liquid diet, and I come from an Italian home...today I ate spinach while they all had plates of homemade pasta. And when I came home I had 1 cup of chicken broth while my boyfriend ate a bag of perogies.

All this to say I understand how are you feeling and I hope this does not come off as harsh, but you need to follow the guidelines provided for you so that you have the best possible results for you!

Food List (only two cups a day)

Spinach, Cucumber, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Lettuce, Cabbage, Fat Free J-ello

I wouldn't have been allowed black bean soup on my liquid diet - but maybe yours is different. I could only have 4-5 protein shakes a day, all the no (or nearly no) calorie clear liquids I wanted, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and a limited amount of tomato juice/V8 and chicken broth (I think it might have been a cup of each). That's it. But I know surgeons allow their patients to have a small amount of food. Did they tell you what you were allowed to have? My clinic was pretty clear about it...

You should call the hospital and ask them about leaving. I could not leave on my own. I had to uber my son to the hospital to go home.

For the liquid diet I was told broth clear like fluids only w/ 1 small daily meal.

Lastly I turned out to be highly allergic. If possible I recommend asking what they use to clean and patch you up and see if you can get an allergy test prior.

On 12/06/2020 at 19:34, GradyCat said:

Are you just staying the one night post-op? I stayed two. They should be okay to let you drive yourself home after an overnight stay because all anesthesia should be out of your system that would impair you from driving. Oh wait, unless you're taking pain meds. You might wanna have a back-up plan.

Is seltzer carbonated? No carbonation after the sleeve. pureed black bean Soup sounds good in theory, but is it high in carbs?

Good luck on your surgery. Let us know how you're doing and I look forward to seeing you in the forum threads.

@Gradycat I’m just staying overnight. You’re probably right on driving myself home... I’ll definitely take pain meds.
As for the Soup, I love black beans... I was told I could do it post op but forgot to ask Pre-op.

The fact that it’s high in carbs worries me now. Thanks for the heads up.

12/07/2020 01:43 AM, merraculous said:

Hi there,



I am really close to my date also 12/17, and there are somethings you shared in the post that were told to me as "no-no's" First off, you should only be consuming Clear Liquids, (i.e broth, Water, Decaf coffee) and only eat two cups of the following vegetables (see below). You want to ensure that your body stays in a ketosis state so that before you have surgery your liver is at its smallest state (ketosis is a fat burning process) having a smaller liver will make it easier for the surgeon to operate since your stomach is very close to your liver. Secondly, I think that you should definitely arrange for a ride or at least take a taxi/Uber home after surgery, best to be safe. Do you have anyone staying with you after the surgery? I hope you will be okay and understand the professionals recommend this sort of thing because they know what will make it the easiest process for you afterwards (this is not for them) .

Like you, I am finding it hard to be on the liquid diet, and I come from an Italian home...today I ate spinach while they all had plates of homemade Pasta. And when I came home I had 1 cup of chicken broth while my boyfriend ate a bag of perogies.

All this to say I understand how are you feeling and I hope this does not come off as harsh, but you need to follow the guidelines provided for you so that you have the best possible results for you!

food List (only two cups a day)



Spinach, Cucumber, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Lettuce, Cabbage, Fat Free J-ello

@merraculous still trying to learn how to respond on this app or delete post.

My pre-op diet is different than yours. I wasn’t told Clear Liquids, just liquids. I’m drinking 3 Protein Shakes and 3 Snacks. Snacks can be: Greek yogurt, milk, sugar free pudding/jello, ricotta, tea, unlimited: Water, zero Gatorade, Protein water, crystal lite ‘true lemon’, día drink.
Absolutely no solids and no fruits.

I thought by puréeing the Soup qualifies as a liquid lol.

You’re lucky to get to eat solids (any solids). Right now I would love a spinach or kale salad.
Thanks for the info.
Good luck with your surgery too.

On 12/06/2020 at 23:43, LoreCar said:

You should call the hospital and ask them about leaving. I could not leave on my own. I had to uber my son to the hospital to go home.

For the liquid diet I was told broth clear like fluids only w/ 1 small daily meal.

Lastly I turned out to be highly allergic. If possible I recommend asking what they use to clean and patch you up and see if you can get an allergy test prior.

@lorecar I’m not allowed to eat solids. I wish... I could live off one meal a day like normal.

Definitely calling the hospital tomorrow to ask about driving and allergy testing and will be asking friends too.

On 12/06/2020 at 21:01, catwoman7 said:

I wouldn't have been allowed black bean Soup on my liquid diet - but maybe yours is different. I could only have 4-5 Protein Shakes a day, all the no (or nearly no) calorie Clear Liquids I wanted, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and a limited amount of Tomato juice/V8 and chicken broth (I think it might have been a cup of each). That's it. But I know surgeons allow their patients to have a small amount of food. Did they tell you what you were allowed to have? My clinic was pretty clear about it...

Our pre-op diets are very similar.
I’ll freeze my black bean yummy soup.

I wasn’t told Clear Liquids only, just liquids. I’m drinking 3 Protein Shakes and 3 Snacks. Snacks can be: Greek yogurt, milk, sugar free pudding/jello, ricotta, tea, unlimited: Water, zero Gatorade, Protein Water, crystal lite ‘true lemon’, día drink.
Absolutely no solids and no fruits.

I thought by puréeing the Soup qualifies as a liquid lol.

This is my last week on the pre-op diet before surgery so I’ll try to keep it as clear liquids as possible.

Thanks

All the pre op diets I've seen are different but one thing remains the same, high protein/low carb. Did your dr send a list of approved foods for your to eat pre op?

As for driving home, I doubt it. You will still have drugs in your system. You should get all these details at your pre op, but you can call to ask beforehand. Good luck!!!