Preop Diet frustration, Need help!!

[hirskobrn 0]

I went for my preop appointment with my Dr. today. My surgery was scheduled for the 19th and according to my scale I had lost 8 lbs. According to their scale I had lost 1 lb.... REALLY!!! Now my surgery is pushed back a week in hopes that I can loose the weight. I fully understand the reasoning behind the weight loss and the need to reschedule. My frustration comes in that I have been following what I thought was an appropriate preop diet. The nuturitionist at the Dr's office moved out of state and they haven't replaced her yet. (it's been a month) I went through all my information I had received before she left and found nothing on what to do for a preop diet. My Dr. requires a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior. I've been looking at the information for right after surgery and following that. Protein Shakes, low calorie Soups without anything in them, and no calorie drinks. I'v been keeping my calories at 800-1000 per day.

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Thank you,

[Mr-Smith 7]

My pre-op diet is 650 to 800 calories with like 10 carbs. the goal of the pre-op is to shrink your liver to get it out of the way. the only way to do that is eliminate the carbs and throw your body in to ketosis. Kinda like the Atkins diet with without all the fat.

Drink tons of Water

At my pre-op,.my doc sent me home with all the food I was allowed to eat/drink. It was not much and the second day of the diet was a killer.

By the way, I'm on the sixth day and my surgery is in the morning... I have lost somewhere around 5 to 7 lbs on pre-op. Will know exactly in the morning.

Sorry to hear about your troubles, hang in there.

[hirskobrn 0]

Thanks Mr. Smith. I started to do a little more research on line and saw the info about the 10g of carbs. I started looking at what I was "eating" actually drinking and there were LOTS of carbs. Starting a whole new approch and hopefully it will help. I believe everything happens for a reason.

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow!!

Thank again for your reply!

[illgeturhairdid 176]

When did your doctor go over your pre-op diet? I've had my consultation and schedule my first nutritionist appointment for the end of the month. A two week liquid diet seems very daunting!!

[hirskobrn 0]

That's the problem Illgeturhairdid, no one ever did. I had a nutritionist consult as a pre qualifacation and received all the post op info but nothing for preop. They don't have a nutritionist on staff right now so there is no one I can even ask for help. Even when I went to the Dr. yesterday he asked what I was eating but never gave me a list or any real idea of what I should be eating. (calories, carbs. fat, etc) I was hoping someone here could help me out. Apparently what I was eating wasn't working so I guess I know what not to eat. LOL I only have a week now to try to lose 10 lbs at least. :myscared:

[PeteO 3]

I am on day 10 of my preop diet. I am only allowed the Bariatric Advantage shakes and Clear liquids. According to my documentation, I am allowed to use milk in my shakes. I have been consuming mass amounts of Crystal Light. Mr. Smith is right ... you have to get that ketosis to kick in and carbs prevent that.

I am surprised that your surgeon didn't define exactly what you can and can't have.

I have lost 18 lbs. in the last 10 days.

[hirskobrn 0]

Thanks PeteO, I agree about the surprised part. Starting to wonder if I'm at the right place. This isn't the first thing that I've questioned. Atleast I know I'm on the right track now! Thank you so much!

[Trixie 4]

You know what? You are right! I had to cancel my surgery on the 26th so that you could have my slot! That makes me feel so much better about having to cancel last minute. :-)

Thanks Mr. Smith. I started to do a little more research on line and saw the info about the 10g of carbs. I started looking at what I was "eating" actually drinking and there were LOTS of carbs. Starting a whole new approch and hopefully it will help. I believe everything happens for a reason.

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow!!

Thank again for your reply!