Liquid diet

Sheila · January 20, 2004

I started my pre-surgery liquid diet last Monday and was on it for 3 days before being told my surgery was going to have to be postponed. I continued on it for the rest of the week, but not the weekend. Today, I decided to see if I could get back on it for most of my meals. So far, so good. I had a Protein Shake (UNJURY-chocolate) for Breakfast and just had an Ensure shake for lunch. I have yogurt and a Dannon Light n Fit smoothie for Snacks later in the afternoon. I plan on eating solid food for dinner.< /p>

My question is this--do you think this is a good idea since I know that I'm going to have to be on a liquid diet once my surgery has been rescheduled and then post-op too? I don't want to get burnt out on the liquids, but I am losing weight and I know that's a plus before surgery.

What's your thoughts on this?

Sheila

GingerRenayd2 · January 20, 2004

Every doctor is different.. I never had to do that pre surgery diet, my doctor sees no reason to do it. After surgery I had to do all total liquids for 2 weeks. I made it 10 days!

For me I just wanted something more, I missed real food and I was ready to move to full liquids. My first real thing was Tomato Soup. I can still remember that night and how good it was and filling..

I guess you might just want to ask your doctor???

When is your surgery date?

gabby · January 21, 2004

Hey Sheila:

I am newly banded (8 days) I'm on liquids and I WISH I had stuffed myself with salads and raw vegetables. Although I blend almost everything, I really miss my veggies. If I were you I'd eat smart, but, eat the last things that will be added. Good luck!!......... Gabby

Vera · January 22, 2004

Sheila

Did your doctor tell you why your on a pre-op diet? It could be to shrink your liver so your stomach is easy to get to. The doctor can easly tell by ultrasound. Some doctors put all there patients on pre-op diets.

If you can hang on a liquid diet thats great, I wouldn't be able to!

Have you been rescheduled for surgery?:guess

Again GOOD LUCK!

Sheila · January 22, 2004

My doctor puts everyone on a full liquid diet 5 days prior to surgery. I have to go have a stress test next week and hopefully everything will be fine and then I can reschedule my surgery. I'm hoping I can still have it sometime in Feb.

I have been able to stick to the liquid diet for Breakfast and lunch and then eat dinner. I guess I'll stay with it as long as I can. I really feel much better eating less. But then the month of January has always been a good month for dieting for me.

Thanks for your replies and well wishes.

Sheila