Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Concerned About Pre-Op Diet...



Recommended Posts

I am in no way doubting my surgeon - under no circumstances do I consider myself more qualified to give pre-op instructions than she is, but the more I read, the more I see people who had to go on liquid diets 1-2 weeks prior to surgery.

My doctor is just having me do a low-fat diet the week before (my surgery is Tuesday). I'm paranoid that she's going to open me up and find that my liver is the size of a prize winng 4 H hog.

Could you all please share your pre-op diets with me?

Again, I'm not looking to change anything, I'm just curious :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My pre-op diet was 2 Protein Shakes a day and 1 small low calorie meal. I was instrcted to lose 5 pounds before surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

mine will be less restrictive than yours. I only have to do liquid diet the day before surgery. I'm 100% confident in my doctor...he's done thousands of bands. Each dr is different. As long as you are comfortable with your dr you'll be fine.

Funny thing is he seems more restrictive than others in the post op diet. Longer on liquids and mushies than other's I've seen.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was told to go on a liquid diet only the day before and nothing else prior to that. And I don't believe my surgeon changed his protocol for most patients. There could be some deviation from this with specific patients but this was his way.

Your surgeon seems to have a handle on you and her skillset. I think that this surgery may have come a long ways in the last 10 years and some doctors could be slaves to old ways. There's also the litigious side of surgery that makes many docs nervous about pre-op diets and failed outcomes. JMO

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doc had me do the South Beach Super Charge Diet Phase 1 for 14 days prior to surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am on a full liquid diet. I can have Gatorade 2, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, Protein Shakes, broth and crystal light. I could also have milk, yogurt and cottage cheese but I don't like any of those things. I just started my liquid diet today. 9 days left to go!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor had me on Adkins, and I didn't lose any weight until I finally had it done...I wouldn't worry to much, it looks like every doctor has their own method. Good luck to you :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My pre-op diet will consist of 2 weeks of the Optifast diet program., It's 1000 calories and you must have 6 servings which can be shakes, bars or Soup. I think I'm going to do 3 shakes, 2 bars and 1 soup.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh, one more thing...I would recommended if you can, do just liquids for at least 4 days before, only to get you used to having to do that. You'll be on liquids for quite a while after, then mushys. But even after fills you go on liquids for a couple days. At least that's what they have me doing. (I had my first fill yesterday) It'll get you used to only drinking your meals and not eating. Just an idea.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had the same pre-op as you. I followed low fat for about two weeks, then the last week I chose on my own to do two Protein Shakes, two greek yogurts, and one Protein Bar a day til the day before surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine was 5 Protein Shakes a day, and no more than 1000 calls total... Can also have 2cup non-starchy veggies a day...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Every doctor is different..my doctor put me on 4 slim fast low carb shakes a day and anything that was zero calories like Jello crystal light Popsicles I can have unlimited..Its 800 calories a day for 2 weeks. I'm on day 5

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

good luck let us know how you are after.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for your input everyone! My big day is tomorrow, I'm on a clear liquid diet today and then I'm off to bandster land :-)

Best of luck to you! I just started my pre-op diet today (Dr. Fox has me on South Beach Supercharged). If you want a good Protein shake, I HIGHLY recommend going to www.Unjury.com and getting some of theirs. They also have a strawberry Sorbet and chicken Soup that you can use when you have to go on Clear liquids after surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×