Pre-op diets?

[SpideyMom 1]

Hi Ann....

My pre-op diet starts next Monday but I started a modified version today. One shake for Breakfast with a banana, two for lunch, an afternoon apple and a nice/ reasonable dinner.

Thanks for the shout out..........

Oh, sorry, John. Got the dates mixed up.

A banana is a great idea. I'll ask the surgeon about that. Thanks for the tip! :smile:

[Cingulus 0]

Hey,

My pre-op is first lose 20lbs. and then Protein shakes for 2 weeks.

Shaun

[TXAmy07 0]

Hey Shaun, you're May 6th as well, correct?

John - I'm not sure about squash, I've thought about that but I thought for whatever reason it had to be green on the INside. I will ask on Thursday though because I love squash and your wife's cooking of it made me want some even more!

Ann - good thinking on the peas! I will look for those as well as the green Beans with the onions and peppers in them.

[Cingulus 0]

Hey Shaun, you're May 6th as well, correct?

John - I'm not sure about squash, I've thought about that but I thought for whatever reason it had to be green on the INside. I will ask on Thursday though because I love squash and your wife's cooking of it made me want some even more!

Ann - good thinking on the peas! I will look for those as well as the green Beans with the onions and peppers in them.

yep, I am the 6ht.

[TXAmy07 0]

Okay cool! So you start pre-op tomorrow then?

I am excited for everyone to start so I'm not alone out there. :smile:

[skinnybyrd 0]

You are not alone!! I started yesterday evening and today was my first full day of nothing but Optifast shakes. Surprisingly it is doable but I am definately counting on that it will get easier after a few days!! Yesterday, I went for the pre-op appointments and everything is set in motion. I can't believe this is finally a reality! Hey TXAmy what doctor are you using? I am using Dr. Kim who is out of Coleyville. Well I have to go to bed now as I am really running out of steam! Good luck to everyone!

[hallelujah.girl 1]

Amy, have you tried fresh spinach, what about asparagus can you have broccoli? I think cabbage counts as a green veggie and is really good sauteed with onions and a little olive oil. Hope this helps.

I have just been doing slim fast shakes and Protein bars and healthy dinner.

I found this web site that has tons of low carb recipes maybe there are some ideas on there.http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/salad_recipes.html

[work_in_progress 0]

Ann, I know what you mean about going crazy with the eating prior to the pre-op diet- I've been so bad. Last chance for this, last chance for that... It's really silly. John, I also love the veggies on the grill - they're the best!

[Kellster 1]

Yeah the "last supper" syndrome is hard to kick. Even though I've somewhat overcome that... my friends/family are now wanting me to have a last hurrah with them before the pre-op diet. It's kinda funny, actually. I'm already ready to let go of eating foods that are not great for my body but they're like "ONE MORE TIME!!!"

[meem 0]

Dare I say it, Amy, what about Lima Beans? ? (yeah, that's what I thought)

My pre-op diet is only for one week. 80-100grams of Protein, no more than 50 carbs, I am allowed my coffee, and SF Jello and clear broth.< /p>

Ann, you were right about the Unjury, very good, the chicken broth was thick and tasted good.

Good luck everyone.

[TXAmy07 0]

Lima Beans actually sound like a WELCOME CHANGE. I will ask them tomorrow when I go if that's ok. Asparagus is good, I have done that but not as much as green Beans and broccoli.

The past couple of days I've switched my dinner and "lunch" around and done a salad for lunch and oatmeal or toast for dinner. So that's been kind of nice, it's just eating the same thing and having no real choices that sucks.

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

I am on a high Protein, low carb, low fat diet now and I am supposed to have at least 1 Protein shake (20+ grams of protein) per day. I am drinking a Protein Shake at Breakfast & 1 at lunch, then light meal at dinner. I have a month from today left til surgery and I am going to have a few of my favorite meals in the next 2 weeks to get that out of my system. We had Thai food this evening.

My pre-op liquid diet starts 5 days before surgery and then changes to Clear liquids the day before.

[Dani257969 0]

I'm on a liquid diet for two weeks. It's 1000 calories, low-fat and sugar free. I can have Protein Drinks, non-caloric beverages, broths and low-fat creamed Soups. No chunks. I have to get at least 60 grams of Protein a day. I'm on day #2 and it's not too bad, except for having to cook real food for my family.

Danielle

[SpideyMom 1]

Danielle, which Protein drinks are you using? I'm just wondering which ones are low-fat and sugar free. So far, I've found Unjury, and I really like it. However, my doc wants me to do SlimFast for a week for some reason. It has much more sugar. I'm going to be going sugar-free after the surgery, so I'll switch to Unjury then.

[Kellster 1]

Hey guys and gals... If you're looking for good Protein drinks, the one I recommend is Worldwide Protein Plus. They sell it online, in Vitamin stores, but best of all - at Trader Joe's!!! It comes in a soda-type can and man, it is delicious! I pretty much assume protein drinks/shakes/powders/supplements will taste like protein, but these taste soooooo good. 1 can has 35 grams of protein, 160-170 calories, 2 carbs, and 1 g fat. And you don't have to mix it, just grab and go.

I don't know about you all, but I'm going crazy prepping for this two week diet and then the post-op diet. My super-organized/OCD side is coming out, I even have a spreadsheet with all the info. I can't wait!