Liver shrinking diet

[Lisa75 3]

What all did you have for your Pre op diet? I'd like to do a week or two of a liver shrinking diet. I've seen some do different things, was just curious. also what kind of Protein Shakes did everyone do or have? thanks

[KBaum 7]

Hi Lisa!

My surgeon has me on a 'full' liquid diet. Basically anything drinkable and nothing that needs to be chewed. Water, broth, coffee, milk, yogurt, Protein shakes, cream Soups, pureed veggies, applesauce, 100% fruit or veggie juice, SF Jello or pudding, sherbert. Also hot Cereal including Malt o Meal, Cream of wheat, Coco wheats but NOT oatmeal - too sticky. I've noticed it is very similar if not the same as Stage 2 Post Op.

I bought the whey Protein they have at Sams/Walmart. I bought vanilla so I could blend with yogurt, milk, berries (also adding sugar free Jello powder adds flavor if you're out of berries).

Good luck to you! I've been on the above for a week and a half and have lost 10lbs.

[Thundarump 17]

My surgery is Nov 7th when should I start the pre op diet????

[Journeyseeker 0]

Mine is a two week liquid the dr office has this product Bariatric Advantage that we by from them.I can also have other liquids broth, juice, etc..... I like the powder form of boost high Protein mixed with 2% milk I've found that tastes better than the pre made boost.

[Journeyseeker 0]

Thundarump if its nov 7th october 24th would be two weeks

[Thundarump 17]

Ok, thank u

[Jewel28 5]

I was pretty much on the Atkins diet for two weeks, low cab/high Protein. That made it easy.

[Lisa75 3]

thank you everyone for your replies, i was wondering how many Protein Shakes a person drinks in a day? is it one for each meal?