Pre-op liver shrinking diet

[alliepow 8]

I’m on day 6 of my liver shrinking diet. I actually thought it would be a lot harder. I’m just bored of my selection of food. I do 2 Protein Shakes a day and one meal. Usually 5 oz of lean meat (chicken, shrimp, salmon) and a cup of veggies. No butter. I did make a home made cabbage and other veggie Soup to “snack” on here and there and count that as my veggies. I’m just getting really bored of the food. Anyone have any suggestions or meals to make it a bit more bearable? I have 2 more weeks. Surgery date is July 10.

Edited June 24, 2023 by alliepow

[CarolineLittle 92]

I found it easy too. I love roasted veggies and would sometimes put them on top of a basic salad with a splash of balsamic dressing.

[BabySpoons 541]

I made a stir-fry every night with 3 ounces of lean meat and 2 1/2 cups of frozen stir fry veggies. Seasoned with minced garlic, pepper and low sodium soy sauce. 😋

[alliepow 8]

Yum. I didn’t even think of stir fry. Thanks. On my list now.

[alliepow 8]

4 hours ago, CarolineLittle said:

I found it easy too. I love roasted veggies and would sometimes put them on top of a basic salad with a splash of balsamic dressing.

Will have to try that too!!! Thanks.

[catwoman7 10,975]

you guys are lucky. We were allowed to have 4-5 Protein Shakes a day, all the ultra-low-cal Clear Liquids we wanted, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, and 1 cup each of Tomato juice/V8 and chicken broth. No solid food - at all.

[BabySpoons 541]

45 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

you guys are lucky. We were allowed to have 4-5 Protein Shakes a day, all the ultra-low-cal Clear Liquids we wanted, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, and 1 cup each of Tomato juice/V8 and chicken broth. No solid food - at all.

^^^That was my 2-week post op diet.^^^ LOL

And yes, I was happy to be able to eat meat and veggies pre-op. Especially after hearing most say the liver shrinking liquid diet was the most difficult part leading up to surgery.

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,077]

I'm in my pre-op diet right now, too, and I can't have any food AT ALL. Nothing. Just shakes, broth, clear liquids, sugar free juice, sugar free popsicles and Jello. I'm just starting day 4 and I'm literally climbing the walls. I can't wait to get my revision and have this be over. The pre-op diet is always the worst for me.