Preop Diet. No Weight Loss.

[Boniluuu 25]

I have been on the preop diet. I have had a lot of protien and lots of shakes. I have not lost weight and my surgery is Wed. Is that normal? I am so worried about my liver not being right. Anyone else go through this? I have had a few bites here and there of stuff but not much more.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

But what do you mean by lots of Protein Drinks? Maybe you're drinking more in a day then your supposed to. Just sayin we dont know if you dont tell us exactly what you have been eating.

[Jackie's girl 32]

I have been on the preop diet. I have had a lot of protien and lots of shakes. I have not lost weight and my surgery is Wed. Is that normal? I am so worried about my liver not being right. Anyone else go through this? I have had a few bites here and there of stuff but not much more.

Also are you consuming the right number of calories?

[GermaineF 25]

how long were you on the pre op diet?

[dert 17]

What was your original instructions from your doctor? I was only allowed to do the Medifast shakes -- no solid foods at all. I think some people combine shakes + 1 small meal a day. Are you overeating? Consuming too many calories, too big of portions? Are you drinking more shakes than you were prescribed?

[loreebyrd 5]

I had four Optifast shakes and two bars a day then cleatr liquids for two days. I had lost15lbs as of my surgery yesterday.

[hedder14 59]

I was on a Optifast diet prior to surgery and I was told I would lose between 15 - 20 pounds in those two weeks.. I only lost 8, I was so upset, but have learned everyone is different and everyones body is going to lose their wt different then others, so don't worry about it.. It will come off at some point as long as you are following their advice...

Wishing you the best..

[Boniluuu 25]

I have been eating Beans or spinach and the Dr said the whey shakes are fine. I had two a day. I ate small portions of everything. I ate three bites of lasanga in the past week. My from did not put me on a liquid diet.... nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

[Boniluuu 25]

I have been eating Beans or spinach and the Dr said the whey shakes are fine. I had two a day. I ate small portions of everything. I ate three bites of lasanga in the past week. My from did not put me on a liquid diet.... nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

[kbliss78 123]

Beans are also considered simialar to a charbohydrate. They have protient but also carbs. As long as your liver has decreased in size, that is all they needed. Every Dr does a different pre-opt diet. It is mainly to reduce the liver so it is not in the way for surgery. Weight loss is a benifit.....

Best wishes for you for surgery!

[Jim1967 3,569]

I just saw my Surgeon this morning and he told me going forward 2 meals should be 8oz whey Protein Shakes and then the other meal something small with veggies or salad. My surgery is next Monday.

[Boniluuu 25]

Lets hope it was enough.

[Boniluuu 25]

Lets hope it was enough.

[Anume 937 314]

My doctor has me on STRAIGHT liquid diet. Nothing but LUQUIDS for ten days.

[dert 17]

Anume -- You can survive anything for 10 days! It'll be challenging, but at least there's an end date in sight. The surgery is so worth it in the end! Every time it becomes a challenge, just remember all the reasons why you want to go through with this. Write those reasons down and carry with them in your pocket if you need a reminder.