Pre-Op Diet

[Half~of~Bri 25]

I had the first meeting with my NUT yesterday, and was surprised to find out that I'm NOT required to do a 2 week pre-op liquid diet! I guess from lurking on here, I kind of assumed that every doctor requires that. Mine just wants us to lose some weight with a 1200-1700 calorie diet, practice eating every 2-3 hours, getting my Water and some exercise in, and eliminate "white" foods (potatoes, Pasta, rice, etc). He also gave me a few pages with meal plan ideas. Anyone else have a pre-op diet plan that differs from the liquid diet? If you've already had your surgery, any advice?

[NJsharon 119]

I was given a 2 week diet & just told to eat healthy. To reduce my carbs, heavier on the Protein, lower sodium etc.

I did start drinking a Protein Drink for Breakfast every day & often had one for lunch as well. Just to get into the habit of getting more protein in.

Then 3 days pre-op I did have a liquid diet.< /p>

[Finding Myself 146]

Sharon, did you eat cream Soups? Does that mean like cream of broccoli? Or more puréed stuff like butternut squash Soup?

[latina 2]

Hola!!

My Surgery was done 3 days ago, my Dr. Also told me the same thing "NO pre-op diet" so for "Mothers Day" I took my mom out to (OutBack) and I eat the last meal and for the 1st time I added dessert lol, any way!! Been on liquid for 3 days, doing great, getting better, walking 10min every hour... The most painful thing for me has been te "GAS" but yet walking helps a lot... Good luck ...

[Ssilian 67]

I had the first meeting with my NUT yesterday, and was surprised to find out that I'm NOT required to do a 2 week pre-op liquid diet! I guess from lurking on here, I kind of assumed that every doctor requires that. Mine just wants us to lose some weight with a 1200-1700 calorie diet, practice eating every 2-3 hours, getting my Water and some exercise in, and eliminate "white" foods (potatoes, Pasta, rice, etc). He also gave me a few pages with meal plan ideas. Anyone else have a pre-op diet plan that differs from the liquid diet? If you've already had your surgery, any advice?

Hi Brianna!!

My name is Briana!!! I will be sleeved on 6/14. My doctor does not require a pre-op diet either. Just a liquid diet the day before surgery. Good Luck!

[NJsharon 119]

I was allowed cream Soups pre-op, so that meant things like cream of mushroom, cream of brocolli etc. Post op I am not allowed them yet.

[Half~of~Bri 25]

Hi Brianna!!

My name is Briana!!! I will be sleeved on 6/14. My doctor does not require a pre-op diet either. Just a liquid diet the day before surgery. Good Luck!

Well hi there! Good luck to you as well! Do you have your surgery date yet?

[sleeved2012 1]

i would recommend that you try to atleast eliminate one solid meal and do a Protein Shake instead. I found it difficult to go from solids to liquids even with my 2 week liquid diet.< /p>

Good luck to you with your surgery. Best wishes

[Half~of~Bri 25]

sleeved2012, that sounds like a good idea. I'll try that. Thanks!