My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and protein shakes etc.) now?

@mindy81 that is so hard! I’ve seen so many different pre-op diets - ranging from a day to 5-6 weeks. It’s wild!

@mindy81 my surgery is April 27th and I have to start my liquid diet 2weeks prior. So I've been trying to have more liquids with just one light meal. So by that time I should be okay and not as hungry...I hope lol

honestly its a mental thing I'm not THAT hungry.

My surgery is 4/15, I start liquid diet on the 5th and liquids for ten days after surgery. I asked not even pudding ? Doctor doesn't have a sense of humor. lol

24 minutes ago, Cherylanne22 said:

My surgery is 4/15, I start liquid diet on the 5th and liquids for ten days after surgery. I asked not even pudding ? Doctor doesn't have a sense of humor. lol

My dietitian told to add low fat milk to yogurt to thin it out. I also found Kroger brand carbmaster protein smoothies that are pretty good, they're low cal, low fat, low sugar, low carb and have 12 grams of protein. Of course, always go by what YOUR surgeon tells you.

Edited March 30, 20215 yr by Zury G

I'm scheduled for bypass on 4/13. Started the liquid diet today. So far so good, although I have a headache due to no caffeine. But that will subside, I'm sure.

This is a revision for me. Got the band in 2009, and did really well, but it slipped about 5 years ago and had to be removed. Of course, the weight is all coming back. Was hoping for the sleeve, but I have a hernia, so my surgeon says bypass is the way to go. So, this is what I need to do to be healthy.

Edited March 30, 20215 yr by NimbleBean2

My surgery is on Monday April 5th. Six days and counting!!! So Excited and so nervous!!!

14 hours ago, mindy81 said:

HI just joined. my surgery is April 2nd. have to be on 100% clear liquid diet for 2 weeks prior and its killing me. i want to eat something solid. Has anyone else had to do this diet for 2 weeks?

Your surgery is Friday! Woohoo!

11 hours ago, NimbleBean2 said:

I'm scheduled for bypass on 4/13. Started the liquid diet today. So far so good, although I have a headache due to no caffeine. But that will subside, I'm sure.

This is a revision for me. Got the band in 2009, and did really well, but it slipped about 5 years ago and had to be removed. Of course, the weight is all coming back. Was hoping for the sleeve, but I have a hernia, so my surgeon says bypass is the way to go. So, this is what I need to do to be healthy.

Headache is also just a normal side effect of the diet - I had a persistent one for 3 days and I’m not a caffeine drinker. It went away yesterday, day 4, and I had a lot more energy

@cherylanne22 - we share a surgery date.

@WanderingHeart I am allergic to the pre-surgery soap, so I’ve told to get antibacterial Dial soap and use that night before and morning after.

Hi everyone, sorry, this might be a TMI question. For those of you who have started the pre-op diet, is constipation an issue for you? I have not had a BM in the past few days. It does not feel like regular constipation because I'm not having any bloating or pain or anything unpleasant. I just know that I have not had a BM. And my pre-op diet includes some actual food. I can have one healthy meal for dinner. I have one protein shake for breakfast and one for lunch. Then a meal for dinner. I had a cup of the Smooth Move tea last night in Hope's that this morning I would have a BM, but nope, nothing. Hmmm. I've read about this happening after surgery and I'm mentally ready for that, but I did not read anything about it happening before surgery. Any thoughts?

7 minutes ago, Blueslily said:

Hi everyone, sorry, this might be a TMI question. For those of you who have started the pre-op diet, is constipation an issue for you? I have not had a BM in the past few days. It does not feel like regular constipation because I'm not having any bloating or pain or anything unpleasant. I just know that I have not had a BM. And my pre-op diet includes some actual food. I can have one healthy meal for dinner. I have one Protein Shake for Breakfast and one for lunch. Then a meal for dinner. I had a cup of the Smooth Move tea last night in Hope's that this morning I would have a BM, but nope, nothing. Hmmm. I've read about this happening after surgery and I'm mentally ready for that, but I did not read anything about it happening before surgery. Any thoughts?

My pre-op diet was similar and I only went like every other day.

Fiber is your friend add that to your water and that should fix your problem

1 hour ago, Blueslily said:

Hi everyone, sorry, this might be a TMI question. For those of you who have started the pre-op diet, is constipation an issue for you? I have not had a BM in the past few days. It does not feel like regular constipation because I'm not having any bloating or pain or anything unpleasant. I just know that I have not had a BM. And my pre-op diet includes some actual food. I can have one healthy meal for dinner. I have one Protein Shake for Breakfast and one for lunch. Then a meal for dinner. I had a cup of the Smooth Move tea last night in Hope's that this morning I would have a BM, but nope, nothing. Hmmm. I've read about this happening after surgery and I'm mentally ready for that, but I did not read anything about it happening before surgery. Any thoughts?

Same here. I'm on full liquid diet. First couple days, nothing. I didn't feel constipated either I just hadn't had a BM. I have been drinking couple oz of light prune juice in the morning and evening. That's helped, at least I go once a day. My dr also said milk of magnesia would help. Not sure if that's something you can drink.