Brighteyes 237 Posted August 31, 2013 Quick question. My doc has me doing a two week pre-op diet that partly requires Protein Shakes. For those in a similar situation were you allowed to mix fruits and yogurts in your pre-op Protein shakes, or was that reserved for post-op? I am just a little confused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 31, 2013 I wasn't allowed before, and definitely not after either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissErika 65 Posted August 31, 2013 It depends on the instructions your surgeon gave you. Originally, I was allowed 1 healthy meal (chicken, no skin and not cooked in butter, oil, etc with green veggies) and I was allowed 1 cup of fruit. The rest was shakes. Then they changed my plan to 100% shakes and nothing else because they moved my surgery up so I only had 1 week to shrink my liver. If you are allowed fruit then you should be allowed to mix it with your shakes but you must count it towards your daily limit. Yogurt - I doubt it but maybe unsweetened almond milk. Everybody has a different plan so just call the office and ask. But post OP you definitely won't be able to for a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brighteyes 237 Posted August 31, 2013 The instructions I was given from my doc weren't really clear. I was suppose to start my pre-op diet on Sunday. I will do it without until Tuesday when I can reach my doc offic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brighteyes 237 Posted August 31, 2013 I guess the part that confused me was they gave me a bunch of Protein Shake receipts with my diet plan. Uummm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissErika 65 Posted August 31, 2013 I guess the part that confused me was they gave me a bunch of Protein Shake receipts with my diet plan. Uummm If THEY gave you recipes then you are allowed to follow them and there is no problem there but if you are still unsure then just do the normal shakes and wait until Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new_me_2013 46 Posted September 1, 2013 I'm allowed a small amt of fruit as a snack 2 times a day. I prefer the premise shakes so I don't add anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelsi 107 Posted September 2, 2013 i'm on my pre-op now with 2-3 shakes a day to replace meals. i'm allowed one meal a day. but i always add SF Syrup to my shakes because i don't think they're sweet enough. she said that was okay, but no fruits or anything like that. hope that helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmBeR09 60 Posted September 2, 2013 I'm on day 2 of 10 of mine. I'm allowed 4 shakes a day, no fun additives allowed, all clear and sugar free drinks in between, along with sf Popsicles and sf Jello. I'm so hungry!! But so far have rocked it. I feel like nemo and dori " just keep swimming, swimming, swimming" best wishes!! 1 jillian109 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
