Pre Op Calories

[ANewMe428 125]

Im only on day 2 of a 3 week pre op liquid diet. But I've only consumed between 400-450 calories a day. Is that good or bad? I have a ton of Water thru the day and a Protein shake for Breakfast, I get hunger headaches midday an i have Jello then an hour later im having lunch which is Soup broth or a Protein Shake... By dinner time im starving an i have creamed Soup with Jello and/or a popsicle. But im only having about 450 calories. Should i have more? I just want this to be over.

ANewMe428

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You'll have to ask your doctor. They should've told you a very specific diet plan to follow. I would give their office a call and ask.

[szavala22 36]

Yes that's about normal for the pre op diet. Just be sure to get your Protein in, the hunger will go away if you make sure to have 3-4 Protein Shakes. I lost 14 lbs in 2 weeks on the pre op

[emeryhns 30]

That was me until 4:30 today. Today is my day 3 my surgery is Monday, I only had to do the diet for 1 week, but I called my dr because I felt so weak and sick. They allowed me to go up to 800 cals and at least 80 g of Protein. No carbs at all but I can have nuts, chicken and egg to eat in addition to my shakes. I feel so relieved!!! I would call!!! Good luck to you

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

You'll have to ask your doctor. They should've told you a very specific diet plan to follow. I would give their office a call and ask.

yes, i agree. your dr should have gave you a listing of what you can/cant have. best to follow your dr.

i was told i am getting my liver gorgeous for surgery and not to get all hung up on calories (as i was doing 2 1/2 all liquid diet)....i drank all day long...SF popsicles saved me before and after surgery...it does get easier even though right now it dont seem like it... .day 5 it was for me like it was no big deal anymore...its a mind game with yourself and YOU are stronger then you give yourself credit for....hang in there.