Diet

[Donna2138 1]

Do u have to go on a liquid diet a week before surgery? I have heard that.

[gingerwale 8]

Do u have to go on a liquid diet a week before surgery? I have heard that.

Every doctor seems to be different. Mine says 9 days prior, or two weeks of liquid plus one meal... But he does require 21 days of NOTHING solid afterwards.

[Ladybug28 73]

My doctor requires liquids two weeks prior and 4wks after surgery. I'm on day three of pre-op, doing ok so far. It was a little tough last night, I bowl and my team ordered a large pizza that I had to sit there and smell. But I had a Protein Drink and just kept telling myself I can do this!! lol

[mandagay 93]

My dr told me two week liquid before to shrink the liver which gets in the way of the surgery. In doing research I read that if the lied is enlarged then there is a greater chance of them havin to cut u open rather than just the small access holes. I did lose like 15 lbs during my liquid diet but I cheated some, I'm not gonna lie.

[hedder14 59]

I was on a 14 day liquid diet ( which they provided for me ) prior to sugery and 10 liquid after.. Now I am on the mushy stage.. I've been on that since the 19th of Feb and will see my dietican on the 15th of March and see where I go from there.. They told me I can eat what ever I really wanted on the mushy stage as long as it can be blended, mashed,crushed or chewed into a mushy stage...

[Nawnee 0]

I am on day 3 of liquid diet. My daughter was banded almost 2 years ago and has done awesome.

I was under the impression that high Protein also help your recover afterwards.

Looks like all the doctors have different ways to do it.

Good luck everyone!

Terri

[1shauna1 129]

I didn't have a liquid diet prior. Just a week of healthy eating. Afterwards though it was 19 days before full solids.

[marfar7 1,533]

I had no diet at all before surgery. I was told to eat or drink nothing midnight the nite before. I went to Outback for ribs the night before surgery. Even had a pc of cheesecake. But I had to be on liquids only for 4 weeks afterwards - which is very hard.

Good luck!

Marci

[Pollyanna12 74]

My doc has 10 day prior is a liquid diet with 1 fruit and 2 c cooked veggies. Clear Liquids 2 days pre-op, and Clear Liquids at least 1 week after and start mushies as you can tolerate. I make my own Protein drinks, they have not offered any required type.

Today is my day 1 liquids. So far, so good!

[gingerwale 8]

I am on day 3 of liquid diet. My daughter was banded almost 2 years ago and has done awesome.

I was under the impression that high Protein also help your recover afterwards.

Looks like all the doctors have different ways to do it.

Good luck everyone!

Terri

Day three for me too... Where are you getting your surgery done?

[dagmar68 12]

Im on day six of my the 14 day liquid diet .....and the shakes already start tasting nasty there is no fruit or lean cuisine in my diet, only shakes and broth and of course sf Jello and one carb master yogurt a day ....i think the chicken broth or egg drop Soup has saved me ( and my husband ) sofar. He got to put up with my crappy mood when they in the kitchen cooking and smelling up the house ....8 days to go till surgery i hope i can do it without cheating ....

[Donna2138 1]

Thanks all, I have my first appointment this Tuesday March 13.

[bandedCary 3]

GOODNESS! I feel lucky! I had to be on a "liver shrinking diet" for only one week prior to surgery. And that consisted of chicken, fish, salads, and Protein Shakes. After surgery it was just a one month process of getting back to normal food. First liquids for week one, then blended for week 2 and mushy foods for weeks 3&4. It was easy. I'm so glad I didn't have to be on liquids for as long as some. God bless you!

[Nawnee 0]

Yes it is interesting seeing all the different preops requirements. So far it hasn't been to bad. Went tanning today to help the motavation..... Should be a different summer this year. WooHoo!!!

[tammyg1969 7]

My surgery is Thursday the 15th. My doctor put me on Adkins which I've been on since last monday. I was really hoping to lose some weight from the diet change, but I've only taken off 1lb. Oh well my day is coming in a few days.