Pre Op Diet Vent. Perfect Dieters Need Not Respond!

[Mason 122]

My doctor did not have me on any diet. I was just told to have a light dinner the night before the surgery and not have any liquids after midnight.

Same here. I was told to stop eating 12 hours before surgery and to stop drinking six hours after that.

When I specifically asked if I should try to lose weight before the operation, the surgeon answered "Why? That won't help me." He then leaned across his desk, poked his forefinger and middle fingers into my stomach and pronounced "I have plenty of room to work here!"

Prior to scheduling with this particular surgeon, I had consulted with another surgeon who required a two-day preoperative diet (Clear Liquids only). To be perfectly frank about it, my decision to switch surgeons was in great part influenced by the fact that the second surgeon did not require a preoperative diet (that and the fact that he makes only three incisions, inserts only one drain tube, and sutures the new pouch after stapling it).

A 28-day preoperative diet? Wow, that seems quite excessive to me. If I could stick to a liquid Protein diet for 28 days, I wouldn't need bariatric surgery.

[fastforward 7]

I had 10 day liquid preop, no food. V8 juice in small amounts was what saved me. Make sure you are getting enough Protein. I bought plain Protein Powder and mixed it in broth also. I didn't cheat because I was to scared to but it wasn't easy. My surgery was monday and the surgeon said he could tell that I had stuck with it. I figured it would be worth it in the long run. Hang in there.

[melross1 4]

I'm at the end of day 5 of my 14 day diet. I cheated a little. My daughter left about a quarter of her 6 inch Italian sub and I ate it. But I still have 2 of my 4 Protein shakes left. So I guess the carbs from e bread was bad but I'm sure I haven't gone over my 1,000 calories. I have had bad stomach pains today. Is anyone else having problems with stomach pains?

[GiGi3 33]

I will start my 7 day pre-op diet on Tuesday. We will see how I do. I can't see myself cheating on it because it is all about shrinking the liver. I don't want my liver accidentally harmed.

I will be watching my family at Thanksgiving dinner, oh and cooking it too.

I am dreading it.

Nobodynowhere, I can't even imagine 28 days. However....keep your eye on the future.

[BarbH 5]

I am on day 4 of 10 of my preop. Clear Liquids and 3 protien shakes a day. It is terribly hard. I did cheat on day 2- took the kids to the movies and had about one handful of popcorn.< /p>