Will the REAL pre-op diet stand up?

[PGee 318]

So, my NUT has stressed preop diet consists of 5 shakes, 1 Protein Bar, and Clear liquids for 12 days, then 2 days Clear Liquids.< /p>

I was not ready for what the doctor had to say today.....3 shakes a day, 2 cups of plain yogurt (100 calorie limit per cup), and clear liquids for 12 days....then2 days of clear liquids

I'm going with the doctor's version.....but has anyone had such a discrepancy between Dr & NUT? They work together, she was the NUT they wanted me to see.....funny/odd though how they differ.....

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

So, my NUT has stressed preop diet consists of 5 shakes, 1 Protein bar, and clear liquids for 12 days, then 2 days clear liquids.

I was not ready for what the doctor had to say today.....3 shakes a day, 2 cups of plain yogurt (100 calorie limit per cup), and clear liquids for 12 days....then2 days of clear liquids

I'm going with the doctor's version.....but has anyone had such a discrepancy between Dr & NUT? They work together, she was the NUT they wanted me to see.....funny/odd though how they differ.....

I got conflicting information between my surgeon and the NUT he uses as well!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

We have two NUTs in our practice and their information conflicts with the NP whose information conflicts with the surgeons.

Fortunately (!?!??!!) I have had so many issues eating, I was forced to go the most conservative route so it wasn't an issue.

[1SlimSistah2 61]

Calling the Nutritionist a NUT makes me giggle every time I see it posted.

[ericlee3172 14]

I am pre-op and I have the same issues with the two NUTS! They drive me nuts!

[PGee 318]

When I first saw the term "nut" on the message board, I thought it was rude.....but my NUT said to call her a nut, and she was very funny about it.

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I don't have a NUT, my Doc gave me my Pre-op diet instructions. I'm even more conservative then he is. His diet is 7 days of liquids 800-1000 calories a day. The number of days are based on BMI, so mine is 7. I've chosen to do 14 days. 11 days full liquids and 3 days clear liquids. (the last three days before surgery). Of course NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight before surgery. He also doesn't require a bowel prep, but I'm going to do that on my own to make sure I'm cleaned out before surgery. I've also kept my Protein around 70 Gms / day and in the past 6 days I've stayed between 500-630 calories. I haven't had any problems with the liquid diet except for some mild headaches relieved with Tylenol. Not really hungry either. So far, so good. 9 days to go.