Which Pre-Op Diet Is Best??

[Sazparella 1]

Which pre-op diet have you all decided to go for?

I'm finding it really difficult to choose a liver-shrinking diet and starting to worry I won't be ready for surgery on 29th March... I know I'm being irrational!!

I've managed to lose 6lbs on a restrictive diet with loads of exercise but I need something more specific for pre-op now... please HELP!

[waitingpatiently 250]

hmmmm.... You mean I had a choice!!! hahaha......I think for most of us the doctor decided for us. I'm on two Protein Shakes a day and a lean cusine for dinner. It was rough the first 3-4 day but now on day 9 not so bad. and it is nice to see the scale move almost daily. I'm done 18 pounds 8 are from starting the diet.

[xavier 153]

Didnt your doc tell you what to do? Mine just said lose 10 pounds so I just ate 1000 calories a day and I think I lost 8.

[Sazparella 1]

I've basically been given this milk and yoghurt diet sheet which doesn't seem healthy to be having over two weeks... I know, who am I to be questioning a doctor?!!

I keep hearing people mentioning Protein shakes, but I have absolutely no idea what these are or where I can buy them!

Well done both on the weight loss! Good luck for the op waitingpatiently!

[morelgirl 177]

I've basically been given this milk and yoghurt diet sheet which doesn't seem healthy to be having over two weeks... I know, who am I to be questioning a doctor?!!

I keep hearing people mentioning Protein shakes, but I have absolutely no idea what these are or where I can buy them!

Well done both on the weight loss! Good luck for the op waitingpatiently!

I would follow your doctor's instruction. My pre-op diet was nothing but skim milk and no-calorie Clear liquids for 2 weeks. Not something anyone could live on indefinitely, but the pre-op diet is temporary and short terms, so no matter how restrictive it seems, your dr assigned it for a reason. Milk and yogurt are actually fairly high in Protein and low in fat (if you choose fat-free or 1%) so it's not as unhealthy as it seems. You can do it for a couple of weeks, and when you look back, you'll be pretty darned proud of yourself!

[jayeedee 7]

The one that is best is the one that works for you!

The Protein shakes are like lighter life shakes. Lots of Protein (usually whey protein), a bit of Fiber, low calorie, with lots of added Vitamins.

[waitingpatiently 250]

Protein powders and drinks can be bought just about anywhere from the health food store to Walmart. They are usually in the pharmacy area. powders are just that a powder you can mix with liquids and drink......no one would ever say they are delicious...but most people can find one the can tolerate. unjury makes a unflavored mix that can be added to everything. But I think you can only get it be ordering on line.....I have used it and its pretty good. My favorite is the New Whey...I mix half a shot (2oz) with a crystal light and blend with lots of ice....just like an iceey!!! but with 90cals/21protein/1carb.

There are alway premade Protein Drinks........I haven't found one I would spend money on yet. I would just rather mix my own.

[honk 780]

I would ask your doctor about whether they want you to add Protein Powder. As for yogurt Greek style has A LOT more Protein. I buy low fat Chobani that have fruit and add splendra because it tends to be more sour than regular yogurt.