Pre-op diet? What is allowed?

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

Hi everyone, I know the shakes, Jello, and broth are allowed. My doctor ever allows veggies I've heard. Is yogurt allowed? Anything else?

[stept04 465]

I think you would have to ask your Dr.. Everybody's pre-op can be different. Like I can have 4 Protein shakes, 1 Protein Bar, and any Clear liquids with no sugar, that includes Jello. So your Dr. might not allow a Protein bar or he may allow something I can't have. Hope this helped. Good luck. I'm on day 5.

~~~Stephanie

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

You have to ask your doctor because they all vary greatly.

[JACKIEO85 308]

it varies greatly ... mine just said all liquids and ONE 300 calorie or less meal like Lean Cuisine Daily. Ck the pre-op diet in my signature line, that might help

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

Why should it vary? If it's the same procedure then it should be consistent, no?

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

.

[mrsto 2,925]

No, it's not consistent. And you will find that from beginning to end as you participate in these forums.

My pre-op diet was two weeks at 1200 calories per day - low fat. I was on full liquids for only two days pre-op. Then, Clear Liquids for two days after surgery, then moved to full liquids for another 10 days. Then mushy foods, and every 7-10 days something else was added.

I've read of people being on full foods within two weeks. Not much progression, other than liquids right afterwards. Then some had to stay on clear liquids for a full month post-op. Every doctor has their own spin on this part, and it's just important that you follow what YOUR doctor prescribes. Don't get thrown off by what you read here. It can be confusing, but you chose your doctor for this procedure, and need to lean on him and his staff for guidelines.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

def agree with mis and msinto and jack and steph, your dr is the one to answer this as he may want you on total liquid or a variance..just depends, not really an answer to your question

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

Ok thanks friends!