Sonja 16 Posted November 6, 2011 SO, I screwed up. I was doing well on my low-carb meals, but then I binged out & started a ball rolling in that direction. Now I have a meeting with my surgeon in 4 days & I am starting my liquid diet TODAY. He does not require one, but due to my weight gain & everything... I think that this is the way to go. SO, what does a pre-op liquid diet look like to you? Since he doesn't require it, I never got instruction on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted November 6, 2011 SO, I screwed up. I was doing well on my low-carb meals, but then I binged out & started a ball rolling in that direction. Now I have a meeting with my surgeon in 4 days & I am starting my liquid diet TODAY. He does not require one, but due to my weight gain & everything... I think that this is the way to go. SO, what does a pre-op liquid diet look like to you? Since he doesn't require it, I never got instruction on it. hi, i am also pre-surgery. I've been told that you have broth, Clear liquids, i think thats it. To completed sleevers, can we also have Protein shake? can you reply to us what we should eat a couple of weeks before surgery. My doctor also does not require it? Is Jello included? What about SF popsicle (msp)? After surgery, is popsicle (msp) a small portion, or can you eat the whole popsicle? is it free food ? Thanx all you great looking sleeve people. WooHoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted November 6, 2011 SO, I screwed up. I was doing well on my low-carb meals, but then I binged out & started a ball rolling in that direction. Now I have a meeting with my surgeon in 4 days & I am starting my liquid diet TODAY. He does not require one, but due to my weight gain & everything... I think that this is the way to go. SO, what does a pre-op liquid diet look like to you? Since he doesn't require it, I never got instruction on it. is pre-diet like broth, all liquids? Protein shake too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hibblesmom 5 Posted November 6, 2011 I'm in the middle of a 2 week pre-op diet, on my surgeon's plan. He requires a full-liquid diet, which means I can eat anything that is in liquid or semi-liquid form (i.e. pudding). The specifications are that it be low-fat and high-Protein. He recommends Protein shakes made with Water or skim milk (i actually use unsweetened almond milk), Soups, SF pudding, popsicles and Jello, crystal lite, etc. It's not easy, I won't' lie. He didn't specify anything about carbs or calories, so I am self imposing low-carb and trying to keep my calories at or below 1000. I've already dropped about 6lbs (I expect most of that is water). If you're doing clears, I'm no expert but I think it has to be all broth or Water based foods, drinks. So Jello and SF popsicles would be ok, but SF pudding or cream based Soup wouldn't be. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 3 Posted November 6, 2011 Hi all, I start my full Optifast diet tomorrow, low sodium broth, sf popsicle, sf Jello, 1 cup of Decaf coffee, 64noz of Water and 5 optifast shakes.< /p> I'm starting to get nervous, it feels so real now! Good Luck to all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted November 6, 2011 SO, I screwed up. I was doing well on my low-carb meals, but then I binged out & started a ball rolling in that direction. Now I have a meeting with my surgeon in 4 days & I am starting my liquid diet TODAY. He does not require one, but due to my weight gain & everything... I think that this is the way to go. SO, what does a pre-op liquid diet look like to you? Since he doesn't require it, I never got instruction on it. Hi Sonja- i'm one month pre op. A couple of months ago, i figured i should eat now and forever hold my peace. :frown5: Well that was obviously a gigantic mistake. After all its not like i was going to die. Actually I was gonna start to live, right. I GAINED 15 lb.s!!! I've lost 1/2 of that. I plan to lose the rest before surgery . I know i can do it. Unfortunately i do have some obstacles. On Friday this week (the 11th) we're going to CA to visit my mom. I live in NY, so thats quite a hike. I know we'll be going out for some meals, esp. dinner. I really will try and be careful with choices I order. Nothing fried for sure/. We'll be home 11/16. Then we go to MA. for thanksgiving with all my siblings (5) thatl also live out of state. 11/23-11/24. The good thing is all this time is passing fairly quickly near my WLS. Now in 12 days 12/6/11 I finally have my surgery :clap2: . Can't wait, so very excited!! Woo Hoooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doreykn 113 Posted November 6, 2011 ~Clear Liquid Diet~ chicken, vegetable, or beef broth/ bouillon sugar free Jello sugar free popsicles Sugar free Crystal Light Sugar free Kool-aid Sugar free lemonade Propel fitness Water Diet Snapple fruit 2-0 Decaf coffee /tea no sugar water...all you can drink! Clear sugar free High Protein supplements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Full Liquid Diet~ Anything from clear liquid diet Skim Milk or Lactaid Light Soy Milk Almond milk sugar free pudding Protein powder, drinks or mixes (sugar free & low-fat) Sugar free fudgsicles (Yummy) Strained cream Soups ~ no Tomato Soup or juice! Cooked cereals (Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, just make them thin) Low-fat cottage cheese Unsweetened applesauce Dannon light & fit yogurt with no chunks of fruit This is all I can have now. I had my surgery on Oct.26th.2011. I feel pretty good, I just need to get outside & walk more! Good Luck & follow the Dr. recommendations. You'll feel a lot better if you do! :seeya: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doreykn 113 Posted November 6, 2011 Beef broth was & still is my favorite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DebiC 181 Posted November 6, 2011 I am in the middle of my pre-op diet. My doctor requires two weeks of 3-4 Protein Shakes (made with milk) daily and clear liquids-broth-jello-popscicles-no caffeine-no carbonation. Pretty much like Doreykn's. Full liquids for 2 weeks post-op-Soft/Pureed for the next 2 and then regular for weeks 5 and beyond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilymorg 4 Posted November 6, 2011 Im in the middle of my liquid diet aswell. My surgeon requires 2 weeks of liquids. I am allowed 1200 calories and 130 carbs max - 2 glucerna Meal Replacement drinks - 1 scoop Protein powder - 2 cups milk - 4 fat free sugar free yogurts - 2 cups broth - 2 cups Gardennay Soup unlimited Jello, crystal lite, and sugar free popsicles. No Caffine or carbonation. in the past 8 days I have lost 10 lbs. 8 days to go!! :smile1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites