Pre Op Diet

[MsShaunaMarie 82]

I dont have to follow a pre op diet for my surgeon. Except for 24 hrs of Clear Liquids before surgery, was wondering what you guys think of me doing it anyways? If so what should I do just a basic form of a pre op diet? What does one consist of?

[iggychic 1,405]

mine was easy and i lost ten lbs stay under 40 carbs a day two weeks

no real sacrifice but it did get me off the carb wagon which is a great start since those will be cut back a lot afterwards

[Holly5.3 423]

Hi! My Pre-op diet was fora total of6 weeks. My DOS is in 2 days- 10/11/12! The 1st 3 weeks: low/no fat dairy, veggies (no starches), fruits: apple, pear, citrus and 1/2 cup berries, lean meat, fish, poultry and egg whites (always have 1 egg w/ 2 whites- for flavor, I'll cut fat somewhere else!), 1Tbl. Reg mayo, oil or Salad Dressing, or 2 Tbl. low/no fat. No bread, potatoes, rice, flour, corn, Pasta. It was hard at first, but as your system becomes cleaner, others easier! the past 3 weeks I've been on 2 Protein Shakes and one lean and green meal (veggies and Protein only) plus 2 fruits. As of today I lost 25 lbs. (start 8/10/12 -278 lbs., today, 10/9/12 - 253 lbs.) I'm thrilled and so was my surgeon! I can't imagine not going on a Pre diet first. The operation is a lot to prepare for, mentally. Itmakes sence to start preparing for a new way if eating and a new way if life! Si excited! Can't wait! Good luck!

[iegal 460]

My preop was two weeks long. liquid Protein shakes for every meal with one snack allowed like 2 oz of turkey Jerky a day. It was torture. But it prepared me for that post op liquid then mushie stage.

Every surgeon is different as for requirements. Low fat/carbs/sugar shrinks the liver allowing your surgeon better access to your stomach. Less risks for the surgeon lacerating liver...which is good.

Wishing you the best of luck for your upcoming VSG surgery.

[MsShaunaMarie 82]

I did do 6 month supervised diet with a dietitian and dr ive gone from .306-278abouts so i did change lot of how i ate, but I was just curious if i should maybe start adding some Protein Shakes to diet to see if i can lose any more lbs before surgery.

[JayneD 31]

I am on a 2 week diet of Optifast.

[MsShaunaMarie 82]

My preop was two weeks long. Liquid Protein shakes for every meal with one snack allowed like 2 oz of turkey Jerky a day. It was torture. But it prepared me for that post op liquid then mushie stage.

Every surgeon is different as for requirements. Low fat/carbs/sugar shrinks the liver allowing your surgeon better access to your stomach. Less risks for the surgeon lacerating liver...which is good.

Wishing you the best of luck for your upcoming VSG surgery.

Thanks iegal i might try that and see what happens.

[keri2142 6]

My surgery is Nov 5 and they have me on under 20 carbs a day for 30 days

[iggychic 1,405]

My surgery is Nov 5 and they have me on under 20 carbs a day for 30 days

Totally dooable...that's steak and five or six glasses of wine a day

[mwrarr 244]

My surgery is Nov 5 and they have me on under 20 carbs a day for 30 days

That's the Atkins induction phase :} I've been there... Lots of salad.... & steak' date=' can't lie haha

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[keri2142 6]

That's the Atkins induction phase :} I've been there... Lots of salad.... & steak' date=' can't lie haha

347*294/285/135 (*347HW/294SSW)

I haven't had and trouble yet!!! After thirty days we will see lol!!!!

[keri2142 6]

Totally dooable...that's steak and five or six glasses of wine a day <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Yes mam!!!

[justaboop 6]

I am on liquid/protein for two weeks prior to surgery. Stay under 800 cal p/day and 70 grams of Protein. Wish me luck surgery is in one week, I just have a summer cold I am trying to kick.

[KLNorrod 7]

Next week I start my Pre-Op diet. I'm on liquids for 7 days before surgery. I've loaded up my fridge with different pre-approved protien shakes, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jell-o, and lots of new sugar free drinks (Fuze Slinderzie, SOBE Water, fruit 2O, etc...) hopefully I'll just try lots of new things for my 7 days before surgery. Your doctor may not have put you on a diet, but it certainly wouldn't HURT you if you restricted yourself. Good luck!!

[MsShaunaMarie 82]

Next week I start my Pre-Op diet. I'm on liquids for 7 days before surgery. I've loaded up my fridge with different pre-approved protien shakes, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jell-o, and lots of new sugar free drinks (Fuze Slinderzie, SOBE Water, fruit 2O, etc...) hopefully I'll just try lots of new things for my 7 days before surgery. Your doctor may not have put you on a diet, but it certainly wouldn't HURT you if you restricted yourself. Good luck!!

My thoughts exactly, I find out for sure what he wants me to do on oct 22 at pre op testing but ive heard from other of his patients there isnt a pre op diet and i might do one for my own benefits.

Thanks everyone on your info and help!