what can I eat

[CHRISSY1 5]

I'm 13 pre op can some1 tell me what I can eat on my liquid diet besides Protein Shakes

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

your doc should have given you a list. I mine was a shake for Breakfast and lunch then a Protein and vegge for dinner. Vegge for snack.< /p>

I don't know how strict your pre-op diet is.. I see somet that is liquid only, somethat are more Atkins style, some don't have them at all.. So, it's pretty all over the place.. I've said it before and I will keep saying it.. The medical association or whoever puts out bariatrics guidelines should have a standardized diet for all doc (or at least the ones in the US) use to make things easier on us in this internet age.

[CHRISSY1 5]

Ty I have a list but I was looking for other ideas

[SpaceDust 585]

If you haven't done so yet, you might want to try unflavored Protein Powder mixed into broth. Also, call your nutritionist or dietician, or perhaps your surgeon's office, and see if they have some suggestions. I know the liquid diets can be really boring!

[SpaceDust 585]

your doc should have given you a list. I mine was a shake for Breakfast and lunch then a Protein and vegge for dinner. Vegge for snack.< /p>

I don't know how strict your pre-op diet is.. I see somet that is liquid only, somethat are more Atkins style, some don't have them at all.. So, it's pretty all over the place.. I've said it before and I will keep saying it.. The medical association or whoever puts out bariatrics guidelines should have a standardized diet for all doc (or at least the ones in the US) use to make things easier on us in this internet age.

I'm not sure I agree that a pre-op or post-op diet is one size fits all. Some doctors choose what you can have on the basis of BMI, the likelihood of a fatty liver getting in the way, etc. If you're larger, it might be to your benefit to try and get more of the weight off before surgery if you can to make it less risk of having to convert to open instead of laparoscopic surgery. If you're low BMI, you might not need a pre-op diet at all.

I'd rather that my doctor and bariatric team made these decisions based on their expertise and my personal needs, rather than follow a generic guideline to the letter.

That said, it could certainly be useful if there were some guidelines about what constitutes a standard clear liquid diet, a full liquid diet, and so on. Then your doctor could say, for example, that you are on a clear liquid diet, but you are also allowed to add X to that diet, and you may add A, B and C after the first week. Then you have a defined diet with whatever additions the doctor/NUT consider appropriate. You would be able to look up the guidelines for a clear liquid diet and know what that means even if your clinic doesn't give you a binder or a website with everything laid out for you.

[karen353 41]

I am on day 13 of my pre op diet today. Sun I am supposed to do the liquid diet and all I can have is: Protein shots (yes whey, New Whey or profect), broth, sugar free jell-o, sugar free popsicles, caffeine free coffee/tea, Water, Powerade zero, gaterade 2 (G2, propel and crystal light. It says shakes are a meal and not included in liquid intake. I have seen comments on here that Protein Shots are not good but my surgeon wants us to drink them. I have surgery mon and am trying to follow his guidelines. I think sun is going to be a long day on this liquid diet.< /p>

[SpaceDust 585]

Hang in there, Karen - you've got this!