Pre op diet

[Zazu_89 2]

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

[Bypass2Freedom 162]

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!

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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!

[Zazu_89 2]

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

[Bypass2Freedom 162]

@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

[Zazu_89 2]

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?

[Bypass2Freedom 162]

19 hours ago, Zazu_89 said:

Have you been given an op date yet?

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

[Zazu_89 2]

17 hours ago, Bypass2Freedom said:

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

Good luck! Hope it goes well x