9 day pre-op liquid diet...protein shakes

[Erin18 138]

How much did you guys lose those 9 days? What did you do for the exercising? Im getting bored of the treadmil so i think im going to walk out side, what else can i do thats fun? The Protein Shakes aren't a big deal to me I've had Protein shakes when I was on a diet at 15 yrs old, I actually like them, but only the vanilla ones, how many times a day am I supposed to have the shakes? 4? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an hour before 8pm? I start mine on the 22nd,Thanks for your help(:

[Tranquility 0]

Hey Erin! Well, the answers to your questions will vary! Each doctor has their own way of doing things. Some have not even had a pre op diet! But most do. Mine is 14 days, I had slim fast and Protein Shakes -4 times a day for the first 3 days. Then I added a small garden salad with fat free dressing the rest of the time. (my surgery is Tuesday.) I have gotton so tired of the shakes that I called and asked permission to have low sodium v-8. I haven't been as good as most people seem to be. I cheated with deviled eggs and a lean cuisine during this time. It amazes me because when I began, I thought that anyone would be crazy to be so near surgery and eat what you shouldn't. Don't do like I did, I regret it,,,lol.

So, as for the times to have your Protein shakes -I called and asked the nurse the same question. She said just whenever-to spread them out. Maybe you can call your nurse to check, though.

I've lost 14 pounds, but I have a lot to lose. I think a lot is Water weight also.

Don't be afraid to call and ask questions. I am sure the doctors and nurses are very used to it.

GOOD LUCK, sweetie!

oh yes, do not forget to drink water all day. I did not drink enough at first and got legs cramps in the middle of the night -took potassium and upped the water after that.

Edited July 19, 2009 by denouement
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[Erin18 138]

ooh, mine is 9 days and i start it on tuesday or wednesday, i have a phone interview tomorrow so i will ask which day i need to start it. yeah the nurse told us not to do that lol(eating whatever we want beofre surgery) i think the nurse told us to have the shakes 4 times a day so ill deffinately ask. thats awesome you lost 14 pounds, i hope i can lose close to that (: i lost 12 but did lost 15, july 8th i found out i gained 3 back and it upsetted me =/ but i hope i can lose quite a bit before surgery and im getting the Water going today, i hate Water but not when its icy cold so much better (: did you exercise during the pre-op diet? i think im going to get in as much exercise as i can

good luck to you too :wink2:

[MoxieDO 0]

So far I have lost 19 lbs so far and its day 12 of my preop diet. I have a really busy job, so I am on my feet and running around most of the day. I'm usually too tired to do a traditional workout (I know, I know...I will start after surgery) but I add things in my day like taking the stairs if its only 1 or 2 flights or parking far.

[MoxieDO 0]

P.S. dont do the slim fast shakes, they have lots of sugar and will do nothing to help you. I have Protein Shake in morning followed by 2 snacks: either cheesestick or Protein shot. For lunch or dinner I usually eat a Soup of some sort (my preop diet is a full liquid diet, so I can). At night I might have a sugar free popsicle or sugar free pudding. Somewhere in there I have starbucks something or other, cause I gotta stay awake to study. I also eased into my diet by taking the first 3 days and gradually adding or subtracting one thing of another...helped me to not go crazy.

Edited July 19, 2009 by MoxieDO

[JawjaGal1 0]

I am on day 10 of a 14 day all liquid diet. So far, I have lost 14 lbs. It is very hard, but I know it will be worth it soon. I don't like the Protein Shakes, so I have struggled to get in the 80g of Protein required per day. It is worth it though! I can already see a difference in my face and neck. It is very exciting. Good luck to everyone. My surgery date is July 24th... this Friday!

[MoxieDO 0]

I am on day 10 of a 14 day all liquid diet. So far, I have lost 14 lbs. It is very hard, but I know it will be worth it soon. I don't like the Protein shakes, so I have struggled to get in the 80g of Protein required per day. It is worth it though! I can already see a difference in my face and neck. It is very exciting. Good luck to everyone. My surgery date is July 24th... this Friday!

yay! good luck! mine is July 22, Wednesday. :wink2:

[Erin18 138]

good job everyone (:

yes the slim fast isnt good, my doctor has their own Protein Shakes that he wants me to use and they are called HMR 800-low fat-rich in protein-excellent source of calcium-it says on packet and you get vitamin/mineral supplement pills with it you take every day you get 8 per box and 18 Protein Shake packets per box, 170 cals for vanilla 16g of Protein per packet. the shakes dont bother me cause im so use to them.

i am so excited too, i cant wait to see the looks on peoples faces when they see me in september :wink2:

MoxieDO-thats awesome you lost 19lbs i hope i can lose between 14-20lbs before surgery, that'll be great :biggrin:

july 31st is my surgery date

good luck everyone (: