Pre-Op Diet and Juicing with a Juicer

[two_boysmom 20]

I'll be starting my pre-op liquid diet on the 19th in preparation for my surgery on the 26th. Can anyone tell me if juicing is ok?

[TheGamer 406]

Juices (fruits and some vegetables) tend to have a high sugar content which wouldn't make them the best choice for a pre-op liquid diet. I was very limited on my intake. I was allowed shakes with low amounts (1/4c) of fruit added. I was instructed to keep my carb/sugar intake low.

[Letty1 33]

Same thing here, my NUT did not like my juicing. She said it's okay to use the Protein Shakes or supplements with a small amount of fruit, no mare than a 1/4 cup. It is my understanding they don't want you drinking your calories. They prefer you get Protein without the sugars. I hope this helps.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I AM doing juicing.. but... my juice consists of cucumber, celery, kale, lemon and ginger.. I sweeten with a bit of stevia.. NO FRUIT.... I can have a salad per day.. Sometimes I have the juice instead.. It's all the stuff from a salad, but I drink it instead.

Also I don't do any root vegetables.. too much sugar.. pretty much just greens and celery and cucumbers.. this makes a very low sugar juice.

[two_boysmom 20]

I AM doing juicing.. but... my juice consists of cucumber' date=' celery, kale, lemon and ginger.. I sweeten with a bit of stevia.. NO FRUIT.... I can have a salad per day.. Sometimes I have the juice instead.. It's all the stuff from a salad, but I drink it instead.

Also I don't do any root vegetables.. too much sugar.. pretty much just greens and celery and cucumbers.. this makes a very low sugar juice.[/quote']

Thanks for sharing. I, too like juicing my veggies and look forward to making my juice. By the way, Kale is high in Protein.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Thanks for sharing. I, too like juicing my veggies and look forward to making my juice. By the way, Kale is high in Protein.

You're right. Kale has TONS of Protein. I did a 30 day juice fast once and everyone was like "omg, where are you going to get protein" I averaged about 50 grams of protein per day on my fast which is adequate intake for a woman... I went through a TON of kale though... and toilet paper... and sometimes several changes of clothes.. ok, I digress.

[wannabehealthy2 7]

You're right. Kale has TONS of Protein. I did a 30 day juice fast once and everyone was like "omg' date=' where are you going to get protein" I averaged about 50 grams of Protein per day on my fast which is adequate intake for a woman... I went through a TON of kale though... and toilet paper... and sometimes several changes of clothes.. ok, I digress.[/quote']

Wow I wonder can you have juiced kale post op? I haven't gotten a surgery date yet but I wanted to know because that's a good way to get in the protein required and its healthy

[StephRenae2508 9]

I'll be starting my pre-op liquid diet on the 19th in preparation for my surgery on the 26th. Can anyone tell me if juicing is ok?

Hi, I juiced during my pre-op and post-op diet. I spoke with my surgeon before doing so and he was fine with it. Post-op, I strained my juice after juicing... I was very surprised how much pulp and what not made it through my juicer.

I make the same juice and drink it over a day or two:

6-8 large kale leaves

2 cups spinach

3 zucchinis

4 large carrots

4 gala apples

Pinch or two of cilantro

(Optional - 1/4 thick slice of ginger root)

Great stuff, very green but yummy!!! I love it because its packed with micro-nutrients :-)

Best of luck to you!!!

[StephRenae2508 9]

Hi' date=' I juiced during my pre-op and post-op diet. I spoke with my surgeon before doing so and he was fine with it. Post-op, I strained my juice after juicing... I was very surprised how much pulp and what not made it through my juicer.

I make the same juice and drink it over a day or two:

6-8 large kale leaves

2 cups spinach

3 zucchinis

4 large carrots

4 gala apples

Pinch or two of cilantro

(Optional - 1/4 thick slice of ginger root)

Great stuff, very green but yummy!!! I love it because its packed with micro-nutrients :-)

Best of luck to you!!![/quote']

By the way - my Dr was originally concerned about sugar however when he realized how much kale and spinach I was using, he wasn't concerned because they have so much Fiber which helps to flush out the natural sugars in the other veggies and fruit.< /p>

[wannabehealthy2 7]

By the way - my Dr was originally concerned about sugar however when he realized how much kale and spinach I was using' date=' he wasn't concerned because they have so much Fiber which helps to flush out the natural sugars in the other veggies and fruit.[/quote']

I am going to try this thanks for sharing

[Hollyrock100 2]

I love this post. I have been vegan for the last year. I just don't understand why we are instructed not to juice or eat veggie only salads during the pre-op phase. I believe if I can have 1 lean mean green juice= green apple to 3+green vegetables, I can shrink my liver and get Vitamins, Iron, Protein and yummy goodness at the same time. So, I am going against medical advice and having a small salad at night and/or one lean mean green juice during the day. My doctor liked the idea, the nutritionist didn't. I think I will get much more bio available vitamins this way.

The thought of going against medical advice is new for me. I am a go by the rules kinda girl but... I just don't see the harm. Do you?

[amytug 996]

I love this post. I have been vegan for the last year. I just don't understand why we are instructed not to juice or eat veggie only salads during the pre-op phase. I believe if I can have 1 lean mean green juice= green apple to 3+green vegetables' date=' I can shrink my liver and get Vitamins, Iron, Protein and yummy goodness at the same time. So, I am going against medical advice and having a small salad at night and/or one lean mean green juice during the day. My doctor liked the idea, the nutritionist didn't. I think I will get much more bio available Vitamins this way.

The thought of going against medical advice is new for me. I am a go by the rules kinda girl but... I just don't see the harm. Do you?[/quote']

My mist successful diet (temporary of course) was the raw vegan diet and I did a lot of green juices and smoothies. I know how absolutely healthy thy are and I think they could possibly help you heal faster/better. Isn't the Protein in veggies more readily use by our bodies than the protein in meat anyway? So while you're not getting as much protein as say 3 Protein shakes a day, your body is actually using the protein it does get.

[navyma 68]

Wow my NUT said its going to be a week of Protein Shakes made with Water and drinking lots of water throughout the day & THAT'S IT!! We drink green smoothies all the time @ home & I add a scoop of Protein Powder & even some Greek yogurt.. I'm gonna miss them.

I honestly don't know how I'm gonna survive that week. I work in a factory. Sigh

[Hollyrock100 2]

Oh boy, I am sorry. I can't imagine working in a factory and drinking those Protein Drinks. I work in a very small doctor office and I have to run next door to use the bathroom because everything is so loud, but I can leave at anytime. Good luck!

[navyma 68]

Oh boy' date=' I am sorry. I can't imagine working in a factory and drinking those Protein drinks. I work in a very small doctor office and I have to run next door to use the bathroom because everything is so loud, but I can leave at anytime. Good luck![/quote']

Thanks.. I'm gonna need it!! Haha!