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Hello Eleni, Not to worry, like your doctor said, no carbs and high Protein. It's not mandatory but it's for your own sake. Low Carbs diet will allow your liver to shrink in size, therefore allowing the surgeon to have more space, and be more comfortable during the operation, hence less complications and better results. Having the high protein diet will promote better healing after your operation. Best of Luck in your operation

More than this, thank you for your comment, I totally agree with what you said. I'm a medical surgical nurse with experience in the cosmetic and bariatric surgery department. I did my surgery 2 weeks ago, and I was checking the net for more informatio mainly about post diets ideas. When I saw the forum, I thought it was good idea to share and help other people. My knowledge is not absolute, as we have seen, every doctor has it's own methodology and protocol. But our info. merged together can help a lot of people

Waw, Congratulation Elode, I'm still on my second week post Sleeve, so I'm still at the beginning of the road. I hope I'll be able to achieve what you did.

Dear Trin, First of all, I've never encouraged anyone to disobey their doctor's orders as you claimed, I had my doubts and sharing my thoughts. We are all educated people and we have brain to think and as you did, most of the people made research before taking their decision. I'm in the medical field, and used to work in a bariatric center, you did your research I had my studies dear. Every doctor has his own methodology in his work, and I was sharing my doctor's. So no need to be jumpy and accusative. You have the full right to critic my comments, as we are all trying to support each other whatever way we can.

Well, I'm not finding it restrictive at all. I'm not a binge eater. I'm not feeling at all emotionally distressed by my diet. I actually find it enjoyably easy. It's also had such immediate positive benefit to me that I can't help but be happy with it. As I mentioned, I've been *by choice* having 2-3 PP drinks and 1 small protein meal a day for coming up on three months. As a result, I've put away my canes, I'm much less pain, and I have tons more energy. I'm also not feeling stressed about the operation. I'm pretty psyched. :-) So, I get that *you* might find a liquid diet stressful, but for *me*, it's actually decreased my stress this summer. Dear Trin, That's why I said, Most of Us. If you look at the people on the Clear Fluid plus Shakes diet, you will see most of them complaining about when it will be over. I'm a gourmet person, I like the food, and I think I'm not the only person. Although I was smiling and acting indifferent, I always felt my stomach grumbling when seeing my family eating ice cream or cakes or other food I'm not allowed, but at least I was able to eat other goods like meat and chicken BBQ. Up till now, although I'm extremely happy that I did the operation, and I'm loosing weight, but still I feel some weakness when seeing some items that I used to love. So I expect a lot of people suffering the same as I did

Well I think your diets are very restrictive. The purpose of High Protein / Low Carbs diet is to allow your Liver to shrink, giving the surgeon to work more comfortably in your operation, at the same time promote better healing of your wounds after your operation. But still 2 weeks of shakes and clear fluids, this emotionally detrimental. Most of us doing the Sleeve are binge eater, and they love food. So causing emotional stress on top of the stress caused by the idea of the operations is not fun at all. I had my operation on the 10th of August, and before that, I had 10 days of high protein and low carbs. The last day I asked if I increase my carbs as a good bye, and the doctor agreed, but not to give full throttle to my stomach. I even know some of my friend who went Berserk with food without any special diet and they are doing great now, with more that 30% of their weight reduced.

Isu, it all depends on the success of the surgeon, but in general, the operation is very well tolerated. Second day after the operation, I was walking normally in the hospital. 3rd day, I went out of the house and had a long walk, and the afternoon I took my car and drove to the clinic for follow up. Don't worry about it, you'll do great.

Hi Toler, Well the special diet is for your own sake, but no need for severe restriction. I was restricted from Carbohydrates, and increased Protein intake. This diet has 2 benefits: * It will allow for your liver to shrink in size, therefore allowing the surgeon to be more comfortable during your operation, therefore better result and less complications. * the high protein will promote faster healing of your wounds. Best of luck in your operation.

Best of Luck

Abso You are absolutely right, unfortunately it's all due to our sedentary life behind the offices and at home. Excercise and frequent meals plays a major role in your diet, as it will increase your metabolic rate, therefore your 1800 Cal could be burned in a couple of hours. I used to have a very active life, athletic, I finished 3 international marathon, a lot of Gym. At that time, I never stopped eating, and I used to eat a lot, but still my weight never increased, although I'm genetically predisposed for Morbid Obesity. Later on, got married, children, responsibilities at work and home, I started to loose myself little by little, until I reached the level where I can barely have a walk, back problem, and hypertension, not to forget, 2 meals per day every 10 to 12 hours. This led to the drop of my basic metabolic rate from around 3200 Kcal per Day to around 1000 Kcal per day. All the extra weight went directly to my belly, and the rest of my body.

Different doctors have different requirements for pre op. And mine has different requirements based on your BMI. I am on liquids for 2 weeks and clear liquids the day before. The objective is to shrink my liver. Dear Scout, I had a BMI of 44 The shrinkage is done from the reduction of carbohydrates, you are definitely taking Protein shakes right? Instead of the Protein shakes, have a steak with salad or Chicken breast. To stop eating 2 weeks before the operation is psychologically stressful, especially for the people who love to eat. Some of my friend were eating everything until the last day before their operation, and now after the operation, they had wonderful results.

Hi there, It depends on your weight and your preference, I prefer Sleeve cause it has less Dumping Syndrome, which is more common in the Bypass.

Hello all, I wonder why on earth are you all on liquid diets before operation. I did my operation 2 weeks ago, and before my operation I had a high Protein low carb meals, chicken and meet with salads with no limitation on quantity.