Pre-op diet seems very extreme. Anyone else?

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

My pre-op diet is an all liquid diet that lasts 7 days. We have to get in at least 64 oz of Water and can have unlimited sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. But they limit our Protein to 20 grams a day! So one diet drink and a cup of chicken broth each day and that's it! I am on day 2 and having headaches and dizziness. Also a complete bitch lol. I'm amazed that they haven't had anyone pass out during this. Anyone else on a crazy pre-op diet? And how are you doing with it?

[hybridme 4]

The pre-op diet is rough but you will get through it. The first few days are the hardest, but after day five it seems to even out. My pre-op diet is 7 days of full liquids, 3 days of Clear Liquids. I've lost 14 lbs. in nine days. Good luck to you!

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

My pre-op diet is an all liquid diet that lasts 7 days. We have to get in at least 64 oz of Water and can have unlimited sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. But they limit our Protein to 20 grams a day! So one diet drink and a cup of chicken broth each day and that's it! I am on day 2 and having headaches and dizziness. Also a complete bitch lol. I'm amazed that they haven't had anyone pass out during this. Anyone else on a crazy pre-op diet? And how are you doing with it?

So strange about the 20 grams of protein. To me that is an OMG. I'm on my pre-op right now for 6 more days, 70-80 grams of Protein Powder daily, 64 oz of water (which can include the protein powder) sf jello, sf popsicles, broth, crystal light, but all of it has to be clear liquid. Plus if I get weak can eat a pouch of tuna but not on a daily basis. You are basically getting no nutrition at all and your body will pull from your muscle mass for energy that you aren't getting. I had the headaches the first two days but no dizziness, but think mine was caffine related. But I know when I haven't had enough protein as my muscles sorta burn or my arms and legs feel weak. I really feel for you. Best of luck.

[monola 19]

Yeah, 20 grams of Protein doesn't sound right. Perhaps you should call your doctors office to make sure you didn't misunderstand. Just double check.

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

I've asked different people in the office just to make sure and they said 20 grams is all I can have pre-op. After surgery, It's 60-75. A woman in one of my classes was telling the nutritionist what she ate on her first day of the diet and her total was 25 grams of Protein and the nutritionist said not to let it happen again! If I keep feeling like I'm going to pass out, I'm going to start cheating by adding a low-cal, low fat, low carb, high Protein Drink each day. Since everyone else seems to get 60 grams/day, I doubt it would hurt. Plus they said my liver was already small, but I had to do the diet anyways because It's just the program's rules.

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[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

I'm sure it's hard to read that if you're on your phone like me, but it says low carb, low cal, low fat, low Protein diet for one week and then towards the bottom, it says 20 grams/day

[SlimKitty17 UK 10]

My pre-op diet is an all liquid diet that lasts 7 days. We have to get in at least 64 oz of Water and can have unlimited sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. But they limit our Protein to 20 grams a day! So one diet drink and a cup of chicken broth each day and that's it! I am on day 2 and having headaches and dizziness. Also a complete bitch lol. I'm amazed that they haven't had anyone pass out during this. Anyone else on a crazy pre-op diet? And how are you doing with it?

I live in the uk and our pre diet was .........

6 pints of skimmed milk per 24 hours

1 cup (200ml) of chicken stock for salts/proteins

1 pint of sugar free jelly/jello

tea/coffee/diet soda

We had to do this for 6 whole weeks and it was 6 months before operation and then again for 6 weeks before the Operation and then for 3 weeks after.....

It makes you upset,dizzy, tired, angry, nasty and lil miss evil arse but trust me, its only a week of the rest of your life, grit your teeth and do it ... you will so proud of yourself when you have finished x Good luck

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

Jeez 12 wks total?! Wow

[SlimKitty17 UK 10]

Jeez 12 wks total?! Wow

Yep, was awful but we got through it, Every night when i climbed into bed i was proud i had gotten through another day......... we could have 2 sticks of sugar free gum too a day ... are you allowed that? It stopped that horrible tasteless nasty thing in your mouth, either that or brushing your teeth 40 times a day Just remember, Its NOT Forever and you are doing amazing x

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the gum would be okay. I'll have to try that. How much did you lose pre-op?

[SlimKitty17 UK 10]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the gum would be okay. I'll have to try that. How much did you lose pre-op?

I lost 5 stone pre op but then i weighed over 32 stones so it came off really quick at the start...

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

Wow that's awesome! How long ago did you have surgery and how much have you lost since?

[SlimKitty17 UK 10]

Wow that's awesome! How long ago did you have surgery and how much have you lost since?

I had mine 3rd Aug 2011 and have lost a further 14st 7lb since, almost hitting the 20st mark now.... it still weirds me out to think i have lost almost 20st in 2 1/2 years but honestly, time flies after you had it done

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

I had mine 3rd Aug 2011 and have lost a further 14st 7lb since' date=' almost hitting the 20st mark now.... it still weirds me out to think i have lost almost 20st in 2 1/2 years but honestly, time flies after you had it done[/quote']

That's an amazing loss. Thanks so much for your input and support! I've stuck to the pre-op diet 100% and my surgery is tomorrow! I'm down about 13 lbs and I'm so proud of myself

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

You can do it