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My Surgery is not yet sched but I kno it will be in July. I'm scheduled to go on a cruise the end of June and preferred I waited until I came back. My Dr told me that for my preop diet I would not need to do all liquids but to eat low fat for that week. I've been reading a lot of your post and notice a lot if people have to do the all liquid diet. I'm just a bit confused about that, as far as the low fat diet goes Im not sure where to begin. I want to be as prepared as I can before my date comes. Does anyone have any suggestions on low fat preop diet?

Thanks in advance :)

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I don't have suggestions yet but, I don't have to do the liquid diet pre op either. I'm thankful but curious as to why there are different strategies. Good luck!

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Can you ask your NUT because they are all a little different ... Because in getting sleeved in July and my NUT gave me a list of the diets and when I start them and calories .. Like right now I'm on 1200 calories low carb high Protein then 2 weeks before surgery I go on all liquids ... Everyone is very different

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Does your surgeon want low fat or low carb? For mine it's a 2 week low carb high Protein diet (think Atkins induction phase) with 20 carbs max per day. It's supposed to shrink the liver to have better access to your stomach. If it's low carb, just model on the Atkins induction phase- my surgeon said try to go with lower fat choices in the options (chicken, lean beef, etc) but it's not as essential as after surgery. Perfect for grilling season... Good luck! :)

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I'm not sure what NUT stands for I'm Srry new to the terminology. I have to double check on the diet with my doctor if it is low carbs ill be relieved at least I have a format to follow thank you!

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I'm not sure what NUT stands for I'm Srry new to the terminology. I have to double check on the diet with my doctor if it is low carbs ill be relieved at least I have a format to follow thank you!

I'm sorry it stands for Nutritionist do you have one ?? If not then yeah ask the surgeon he should have a format on what need to be done .. I'm on a Adkins right now but ... I will have to go on all liquids 2 weeks prior also ;) ..

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My Surgery is not yet sched but I kno it will be in July. I'm scheduled to go on a cruise the end of June and preferred I waited until I came back. My Dr told me that for my preop diet I would not need to do all liquids but to eat low fat for that week. I've been reading a lot of your post and notice a lot if people have to do the all liquid diet. I'm just a bit confused about that' date=' as far as the low fat diet goes Im not sure where to begin. I want to be as prepared as I can before my date comes. Does anyone have any suggestions on low fat preop diet?

Thanks in advance :)[/quote']

My daughter had surgery 2 months ago and her surgeon told her to do a liquid diet 3 days before her surgery that was it . broth Jello ( not red) gator aid , things like that. In addition 2 nights before surgery she had to drink 32 ounces of Miralax . That was her only instructions . She is doing great over 60 lbs weight loss .

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Yes I have a nutritionist but I was only require to see her once. I'm going to call my surgeon and clarify exactly what he requires..

Congratulations to your daughter and her 60lb loss!!

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My Surgery is not yet sched but I kno it will be in July. I'm scheduled to go on a cruise the end of June and preferred I waited until I came back. My Dr told me that for my preop diet I would not need to do all liquids but to eat low fat for that week. I've been reading a lot of your post and notice a lot if people have to do the all liquid diet. I'm just a bit confused about that' date=' as far as the low fat diet goes Im not sure where to begin. I want to be as prepared as I can before my date comes. Does anyone have any suggestions on low fat preop diet?

Thanks in advance :)[/quote']

Hey you should talk to your doc the liquid diet per my doc was not an option it was required

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If there's one thing I've learned from reading the forums, it's that every surgeon and every nutritionist seems to have their own set of rules and guidelines. Some folks had to do a week of liquids-only before surgery, some a couple of days---my surgeon's rule is liquids the day before surgery. I'm doing Protein Shakes and eliminating bad eating habits already, though, even though my surgery date hasn't been set. I figure the more hurdles I can get past before being sleeved, the fewer I'll have to wrestle with afterwards.

Give your nutritionist or surgeon a call; they can clarify their rules for you very quickly! Good luck!

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