Pre-Op-Diet

[tobethin30 89]

So I was hoping to get some pointers on your pre-op-diet, I have my surgery at the end of this month, and I want to be prepared, also what kind of Vitamins did you take? Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions

[Chevron 49]

Normally my dietician would recommend Optifast, however I found OF really difficult when I tried it earlier because I couldn't stomach the shakes - no matter what I tried (ice, berries, blender, etc), they were still too powdery and gross.

She put me on a low carb / high Protein diet instead. I spent most of the two weeks eating eggs for Breakfast, snacking on yoghurt or a dry salad, and fish and salad for lunch and dinner. I actually threw out all of the food I wasn't allowed to eat - even now my house is only stocked with liquids (I'm one week post-op) and some foods in preparation for the mushy stage next week. I knew that if I had other foods in my house while pre-op that I would just devour it.

I didn't take any Vitamins.

[Chub 6]

I made sure to drink at least 64 oz of Water a day, and had lean cuisines through out the day. I also did not drink while eating or 60 minutes after eating. I ate about 3 'normal' meals during my 7 day pre-op and lost 13 lbs. If you can drop lbs without the shakes I recommend that becasue after 2 weeks of nothing but them after surgery they get old quick.

[tobethin30 89]

Thanks for the input, I wish I could get ride of everything in my house but I have two kids and a husband that would not be to happy with me if I did that lol! I am so excited to start the begging of my new life!

[lap_of_luxury 7]

My doctor recommended that i drink 2 Protein shakes and eat one healthy choice/lean cuisine with salad or green vegetables as Snacks. I found that hard to follow. I managed to go with 2 lean cuisine meals and one shake every day. i lost 10 pounds on this plan but it was really hard and I kept reminding myself that i would have an easier recovery time if I followed through on it. I took Centrum chewables and Gummy Calcium (childrens-I doubled the dose)

I am 7 days post op right now and have lost another 9.5 pounds. Needless to say, I am ecstatic with losing almost 20 pounds! I have no hunger pangs. I am drinking 2 drinkable yogurts a day (35 calories each)and trying to get 2 slimfasts (190 calories each)down and a cup or 2 of broth. Drinking Gatorade like crazy to keep hydrated. I am consuming less than 400 calories a day. Clear Liquids just don't have calories so there isn't much I can do about that. I feel pretty good but I don't have a lot of stamina.

Good luck. I will start creamy Soups next week and let you know how that goes!!

[tobethin30 89]

Congrats on the 20lb weight loss that is great

[CeeBelize 22]

I'm having my surgery in a week and my doctor put me on a 2 week liver diet that only consists of Protein Shakes, broth and Jello. Since I know I'm going to be deficient in Vitamins for weeks before and after the surgery, I'm taking as many as possible. A Multivitamin, Calcium and B vitamins (for extra protein). I also purchased vitamins in liquid form to take during those few weeks post-surgery since you can only consume clear or creamy foods.

[tobethin30 89]

Whet can you get liquid vitamins? I have not looked for them yet so if I can get them at Walmart don't think I'm a dork lol! Cause I'm asking

[CeeBelize 22]

You are not a dork...liquid Vitamins were hard to find! I found a bottle at Walgreens...I couldnt find any at Walmart or Target.

[tobethin30 89]

Lol! Thank you for the info it really does help

[sue 40]

after plication at occc, i have a full day of flying....since i cannot take any liquids in with me into the airport, what can i buy at the airport to drink, as i am flying the whole day???

[tobethin30 89]

That's a good idea I did not even think of after surgery on the way home

[Kami76065 19]

Surgery is on the 18th and I've done a terrible job on my pre-op diet. We've had out of town company for a week, and I have screwed up more times than I would like to admit.

MIL is leaving in the morning so I've got to hit it hard and make up for my slips in the next few days. Anyone have any ideas? I can do shakes with no problem, can do Clear Liquids if I need to, just haven't done well on the shake/soup combo with company here.

[tobethin30 89]

I did two shakes a day and one lean cuisine for dinner and lots and lots of Water. When I needed something extra I had broth. Hope that helps and good luck.

[Kami76065 19]

I did two shakes a day and one lean cuisine for dinner and lots and lots of Water. When I needed something extra I had broth. Hope that helps and good luck.

That WAS my pre-op diet. Now I'm afraid I need to be a little more extreme to make up for my lapse in judgement. I've seen some posts that talked about a 3 day clear liquid diet pre-op. If that will make up for stupid decisions, I'm willing to try it.