1 week pre op......

cantwait1 · July 17, 2011

Hello everyone... I am a newbie, first I will tell you a little bit about me! I am 26 years old I have struggled with my weight almost all my life. I am married and have a beautiful daughter she is 4 years old. I am pretty much happy in my life, i have a wonderful husband and the most adorable daughter i can ever wish for.. but my only problem is my weight, it was always a problem for me, when everything else was good, my weight factor would create a problem for me.

I searched the 3 different types of WLS and I never liked the bypass, i was considering the lapband but I heard so much negatitive more then positive with the lapband, so I searched and read so much about the sleeve and i decided this is the right tool for me.

I started the process august of last year, I wasnted 100% commited to it thats why it took almost a year now to get my surgury date, with is JULY 25th 2011. yayyyy!!! Im so excited and nervous at the same time. My surgeon is Dr. Bonville, when i first met him i knew he was the surgeon for me, to make a long story short which i feel i spoke to much

I am 1 week pre op and my surgeon only has a 1 day liquid diet before surgury, but i decided i wanted to do a full week of liquid diet. I am wondering what a liquid diet consits of? I dont know exactely what i have to drink if its only Protein shakes or crystal light?? please anyone help me or guide me, im so confused and any help will be greatly appreciated.

hw 307 cw 272

Nancy Rivers · July 17, 2011

Welcome to the forums! Congratulations on making the decision and getting your date! That is awesome!

Every surgeon is different in their requirements for food plans. Follow the directions that your surgeon gives you as they know what is best for their practice.

When I was on my pre-op diet, I could have Protein shakes as well as "real food" items like salads. That made it more bearable. A full liquid only diet would consist of clear fluids - Water, crystal light, Isopure, broth, sugar free jello; as well as liquids that would fit through a straw - milk, yogurt, Protein Shakes, pureed Soups, etc.

AwesomeSleeve · July 17, 2011

Hi there cantwait1. We share the same surgery date so I guess that makes us sleeve-sisters. Welcome to the forum. My surgeon requires a two-week liquid diet which consists of Clear Liquids and full liquids but the day before surgery, I am on a clear liquid diet. Did your surgeon specify which diet... clear or full?

Hello everyone... I am a newbie, first I will tell you a little bit about me! I am 26 years old I have struggled with my weight almost all my life. I am married and have a beautiful daughter she is 4 years old. I am pretty much happy in my life, i have a wonderful husband and the most adorable daughter i can ever wish for.. but my only problem is my weight, it was always a problem for me, when everything else was good, my weight factor would create a problem for me.

I searched the 3 different types of WLS and I never liked the bypass, i was considering the lapband but I heard so much negatitive more then positive with the lapband, so I searched and read so much about the sleeve and i decided this is the right tool for me.

I started the process august of last year, I wasnted 100% commited to it thats why it took almost a year now to get my surgury date, with is JULY 25th 2011. yayyyy!!! Im so excited and nervous at the same time. My surgeon is Dr. Bonville, when i first met him i knew he was the surgeon for me, to make a long story short which i feel i spoke to much

I am 1 week pre op and my surgeon only has a 1 day liquid diet before surgury, but i decided i wanted to do a full week of liquid diet. I am wondering what a liquid diet consits of? I dont know exactely what i have to drink if its only Protein shakes or crystal light?? please anyone help me or guide me, im so confused and any help will be greatly appreciated.

hw 307 cw 272

cantwait1 · July 17, 2011

thank you guys for your replies.. that was a help.. Sleeve me plz yes we are sleeve sisters, I am so excited for you I cant wait!! It says to be on a liquid diet it doesnt say clear or full liquids, but it says only the night before, but i want to do it a few days ahead to try it out. so what are you eating on your liquid diet? ?

AwesomeSleeve · July 17, 2011

Yes,we are on our way to a better life! Clear Liquids are Water, broth (any flavor), sf Jello, sf popsicles, sf kool-aid, crystal light, Decaf unstweetened ice tea, decaf coffee, flavored water, diet Arizona tea, diet Snapple or Propel fitness Water

Full liquids are low-fat cream Soups (cream of chicken, broccoli, mushroom, onion, asparagus, etc.), V-8 juice (not V-8 twister fruit drinks), Tomato Soup, low-fat yogurt, skim milk, soy milk, Lactaid milk, sf fudge pops and sf low-fat pudding.

I can also have raw or steamed non-starchy vegetables such as carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. If I am extremely hungry, I can have 2 tablespoons of Peanut Butter per day or 1/4 cup of nuts.

My pre-op diet is for two weeks so once per week I can have 3-4 ounces of grilled meat (fish, chicken, turkey, etc)

I'm must get in 100 grams of Protein per day and am allowed 1300 calories per day and less than 100 grams of carbs per day

thank you guys for your replies.. that was a help.. Sleeve me plz yes we are sleeve sisters, I am so excited for you I cant wait!! It says to be on a liquid diet it doesnt say clear or full liquids, but it says only the night before, but i want to do it a few days ahead to try it out. so what are you eating on your liquid diet? ?