Pre Op Diet --- Can I Eat A Buffet

[HondaCivicDude 29]

ok i had to make the title interesting so i can get responses i posted this question a day ago no responses =( prob cause i posted in wrong section but anyways lets try this again So im a much bigger guy than most im 500 lbs ..will be doing a 2 week diet which happens to be what i guess most everyone else goes with ...considering me being much bigger .should my plan be strict and the same as what someone 250 lbs would be? i know some will say contact your doctor ... i will but just curious right now ..is there a limit on how much liquids u can have?

[DDFinn 118]

I think it would be the same no matter what you weight is. I have seen it vary length depending on weight. Some people have to start their pre-op diet a month before surgery, and others only 3 days. On my pre-op diet there was no limit on sugar free beverages. Good Luck!

[NJsharon 119]

I think there is also no limit on pre-op liquids, as long as you are sticking to the rules for what liquids you are having.

And no to the buffet! LOL ;o)

[paulsgirl1297 18]

ok i had to make the title interesting so i can get responses i posted this question a day ago no responses =( prob cause i posted in wrong section but anyways lets try this again So im a much bigger guy than most im 500 lbs ..will be doing a 2 week diet which happens to be what i guess most everyone else goes with ...considering me being much bigger .should my plan be strict and the same as what someone 250 lbs would be? i know some will say contact your doctor ... i will but just curious right now ..is there a limit on how much liquids u can have?

Well my dr told us that the reason for the pre-op diet was to shrink the liver, soda is tough on the liver so I would say stay away from those if you can ..they told us we have to use a brand of shakes and Soups called opti fast, and it's expensive. $125 a week before surgery because it has been successful in the past compared to allowing people to choice their own foods..i would guess liquids would be unlimited as long as they are sugar free and probably caffeine free. Do you have a nutrionist at the office you are going to ? If so maybe send them an email and ask, my list said unlimited Water, or tea with sugar substitute Nd unlimited sugar free Popsicles