Yetta2u 3 Posted October 17, 2010 Hello, I am a diabetic, I am curious what kind of pre-opt diet will I have to follow? It doesnt sound like Ill be able to eat much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElfiePoo 109 Posted October 19, 2010 Depends on your doctor. My doctor doesn't torture his patients by making them go on a clear diet for 2 weeks to a month prior to surgery, as some do. I was limited to only Clear liquids (he suggested Isopure as it would give me the Protein I needed...I'm diabetic too) on the day prior to surgery and nothing at all after 10 p.m. After surgery, his patients are back on solid foods by the end of two weeks. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted October 19, 2010 My doctor uses a modified preop diet. Patients have shakes twice a day, and one meal consisting of lean Protein and nonstarchy veggies. Blood sugar tends to even out after a pretty short time, once the liver starts giving up its glycogen stores. Your doctor will give you specific instructions regarding blood sugar. If you have Type II, the diet probably won't cause issues (other than a desirable lowering of blood sugar). If you have Type I, bottoming out may be more of an issue, and s/he will tell you what to do if your blood glucose does drop precipitously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yetta2u 3 Posted October 19, 2010 Thank you both for your responses...:cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites