My Opinion For Pre-Opers

[TheNewSusie 471]

I would like to give anyone out there some info from my experience. I have to do a combo of clear and full liquid diet for one week to shrink my liver and I started it one week in advance for these reasons: I thought I was going to mess up and I wanted to get use to it in advance. I had a lot of low blood sugars and now ( day 5) I've learned how to maintain my sugar and my crankiness and moodiness has gone away. I have kept in touch with my doctor and all is well. So point being, all of u who are worried about pre op being hard, I suggest starting it a little early. Good luck everyone. Susie

[note2bear 35]

My NUT says my pre-op diet should be less than 30gms carbs and over 80gms Protein, but no specifics. I'm concerned I'm not doing it right. Can someone give me more specifis c recommendations? Should I be doing protein shakes/drinks right now?

[Ready4success 380]

I would like to give anyone out there some info from my experience. I have to do a combo of clear and full liquid diet for one week to shrink my liver and I started it one week in advance for these reasons: I thought I was going to mess up and I wanted to get use to it in advance. I had a lot of low blood sugars and now ( day 5) I've learned how to maintain my sugar and my crankiness and moodiness has gone away. I have kept in touch with my doctor and all is well. So point being' date=' all of u who are worried about pre op being hard, I suggest starting it a little early. Good luck everyone. Susie[/quote']

Good idea!

[NHJulie 13]

Good idea!

Yes, great idea! Thank you

[TheNewSusie 471]

Anytime! I know it's been hard for me but we can do it!!

[note2bear 35]

So, what liquids are you drinking?

[NuStyle 28]

Day 1 of my pre op !!! Cranky, moody, and everything else!!! Having baked fish and broccoli tonight...a palm size.

[TheNewSusie 471]

I drink a scoop of vanilla Protein Shake in my coffee when I wake up , then Water water water, then a can of creamy chicken Soup 98% FF with low sodium chk broth then more water, then another shake and if I'm up to it Jello . I get in 40-70 grams of Protein a day, today I hit 100 grams ! Lol. I worked a 12 hour shift and my protein has 26 grams of protein per scoop. When I'm on the run I grab an Atkins RTD vanilla or chocolate and drink that, but today all I has w me was my powder and i mixed that w coffee to get thru my day . I'll probably do the same tomorrow, another 12 hr day.

[carlab51 51]

I am doing the same thing and so glad I did. It has given me a chance to get ready mentally. The first couple of days were really hard, but it was my choice and I could have a bit to eat if I really needed it to chase away the hungrys. I am ready mentally and physically and I would recommend doing that to everyone. Not to mention the benefit of losing a few extra pounds, which is ALWAYS a good thing, right Martha?!

[NuStyle 28]

Day 3 was a little bit better but the hunger headaches are killing me. I was told to not have coffee during my pre op so the coffee is out for me.