Pre-Op Testing/ Pre-Op Visit

[alexa_nj01 18]

I am so excited everything is coming so fast, all these test and clearance are coming to the end now. I will be having final pre-op testing this coming Saturday and final visit with surgeon next week. My pre-op diet starts on June 25th (only one week for me luckily) and the big day is scheduled to be on July 3rd; however I still have not received the magic call (to let me know I am approved by insurance BCBS NJ) but hoping to get it soon. I would like to know from your experience about the pre-op diet, if you guys did only shakes/ liquids or how your diet looks like?? Any advice will be greatly appreciated..

Thanks!!

[cmoody821 44]

I havent received that call... but they already scheduled my surgery for June 27. I am drinking a shake for Breakfast and lunch an no carb, high Protein dinner.< /p>

[Tsign36 37]

You both are lucky... my Dr won't let us schedule anything until the insurance approves it... so I can't get a head start on the pre op diet or anything... just sitting and waiting..... Good luck to you both!

[slp640 12]

I started my preop diet today. Mine is to drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast and a snack. Then have a half portion lunch and dinner. I am suppose to stay away from carbs and starches. I am going to try to do only the half portion for dinner and halve my Protein shake for lunch. I feel the more I can lose before surgery the safer my liver will be. Wish me luck! By the way my diet is 2 weeks.

[DeAna N 229]

I had my nutrition appointment it went well found out my pre-op is three Protein Shakes a day and a low fat no carb high Protein meal a day(800-1200 calories Max) I am releived I was afraid of the only protein shakes and liquid diet. I just have my psych Appt left its scheduled. For 18Jul but j think I'm. Going to see if someone else. Might be available sooner I'm still excited although I don't think my nutritionist is "Pro bariatric surgery" she just kept mention the Neg aspects thankfully I have you guys so I know everything " the good the bad the ugly(sliming .....gross)" thanks everyone