Hi from UK, Ive been booked in for surgery in July and was told to go on 12 week diet. I thought that's excessive as I've seen heavier people only do 2-3 weeks max. I have to do 9 weeks on milk and jelly, then 3 weeks on weight watchers soup and Muller. For example I've started today and I'm at weight I should be on 20th if I have like healthy protein based meal once a day in the 9 weeks that should be fine isn't it? I had boneless chicken today and weight didn't fluctuate thankfully so one meal a week for 9 weeks should be fine? Sorry if I'm rambling

Hey @Zazu_89! I am also from the UK, and I was given 2 weeks for my LRD which consisted of 800 calories max per day, only eating things which are considered 'meal replacements' (things like New You Plan/SlimFast).

I'll admit that I haven't heard of a pre-op diet lasting 12 weeks - but I think it depends on a multitude of factors such as starting weird, co-morbidities etc. Are you having yours through the NHS? I know sometimes their plan can be a bit different!

I know a lot of people will probably want to know your starting weight before giving any advice, so if you are comfortable to give that, please do share as it will help get more targeted advice!

All in all though, I'd trust what your surgeon/dietician has said, and if you want to know their rationale, just ask! I am sure they will be more than happy to explain

Good luck!

6 hours ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

if you want to know their rationale, just ask! I am sure they will be more than happy to explain

this!

7 hours ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

Hey @Zazu_89! I am also from the UK, and I was given 2 weeks for my LRD which consisted of 800 calories max per day, only eating things which are considered 'meal replacements' (things like New You Plan/SlimFast).

I'll admit that I haven't heard of a pre-op diet lasting 12 weeks - but I think it depends on a multitude of factors such as starting weird, co-morbidities etc. Are you having yours through the NHS? I know sometimes their plan can be a bit different!

I know a lot of people will probably want to know your starting weight before giving any advice, so if you are comfortable to give that, please do share as it will help get more targeted advice!

All in all though, I'd trust what your surgeon/dietician has said, and if you want to know their rationale, just ask! I am sure they will be more than happy to explain

Good luck!

Hi, thanks for that. I'm currently at 440lb. I started at 597lb in march 2022

@Zazu_89 that is so amazing that you have done so well already! Congratulations

Just go with what your Dr is recommending, and as I say, don't be afraid to ask! No question is a 'stupid' question

1 hour ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

@Zazu_89 that is so amazing that you have done so well already! Congratulations

Just go with what your Dr is recommending, and as I say, don't be afraid to ask! No question is a 'stupid' question

Have you been given an op date yet?

19 hours ago, Zazu_89 said:

Have you been given an op date yet?

Yes! My surgery is on Tuesday! 14/05/24

17 hours ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

Yes! My surgery is on Tuesday! 14/05/24

Good luck! Hope it goes well x

From the usa 2 week liquid diet -very strict

1. 32 oz water/sugar free calorie free liquids

2. Clear broth 1x a day

3. 3 protein shakes 6 ounces total of 340 calories combined

That's all I am allowed.

On 5/10/2024 at 4:26 PM, Zazu_89 said:

Hi from UK, Ive been booked in for surgery in July and was told to go on 12 week diet. I thought that's excessive as I've seen heavier people only do 2-3 weeks max. I have to do 9 weeks on milk and jelly, then 3 weeks on weight watchers Soup and Muller. For example I've started today and I'm at weight I should be on 20th if I have like healthy Protein based meal once a day in the 9 weeks that should be fine isn't it? I had boneless chicken today and weight didn't fluctuate thankfully so one meal a week for 9 weeks should be fine? Sorry if I'm rambling

Hi Zazu,

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US. It is nice to meet you. I had a question: what milk and jelly? I have not heard of this before.

On 6/16/2024 at 7:08 PM, Lisa Gilkison said:

Hi Zazu,

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US. It is nice to meet you. I had a question: what milk and jelly? I have not heard of this before.

Im from London. Semi skimmed milk with 2 tablespoon skimmed milk powder. I use Hartley 10 cal jelly pot. I've been doing normal because I lost weight fast and because il lost weight in last 3 weeks in liver reduction diet when it's just soup and yogurt.

I am in USA and started my pre op diet today. Surgery date is 7/17. I have a pre op diet of up to 800 Calories. Most is consisting of protein shakes, protein water, bouillions, an occasional very low fat, low sugar yougurt. (High protein so Greek). I was wondering why someone had a 300 calorie a day post op diet. Wouldn't you not have enough protein? Saffy1, what is on your diet?

On 5/11/2024 at 12:26 AM, Zazu_89 said:

Hi from UK, Ive been booked in for surgery in July and was told to go on 12 week diet. I thought that's excessive as I've seen heavier people only do 2-3 weeks max. I have to do 9 weeks on milk and jelly, then 3 weeks on weight watchers Soup and Muller. For example I've started today and I'm at weight I should be on 20th if I have like healthy Protein based meal once a day in the 9 weeks that should be fine isn't it? I had boneless chicken today and weight didn't fluctuate thankfully so one meal a week for 9 weeks should be fine? Sorry if I'm rambling

I'm in the exact same situation. (Also in the UK). I'm going through the NHS. I wasn't expecting to have to start the diet so soon either. I was hoping to at least get my birthday and my friend's wedding out of the way before having to be restricted. I wasted a lot of food as I just bought groceries before my appointment. I'm not sure if the whole 12 weeks is the liver shrinking diet or just the last three weeks. I did mess up in a moment of feeling like I was starving and I had 4 slices of toast.

If the whole 12 weeks is to shrink the liver, I wouldn't risk eating anything not on the list if it can be avoided. If just the last three weeks is the liver shrinking diet, maybe one "proper meal" a week is fine?