Pre op liquid diet

[DCborn 63]

I would love some French fries with ketchup

[Nevermore 38]

That is for sure, my Dr wants almost 3weeks of liquid diet, you r so lucky, what time is yours, my is at 7:30

Mine is at 7am CST. I'm not as lucky as you may think. I've been on a 1200-1500 calorie diet for a couple years now. So I only had to do a short liquid diet for liver shrinkage. I've been doing without food for so long, it seems like another life when I used to eat what I wanted. lol... Fries with ketchup sounds awesome. ~sigh~

[Bawaji 11]

I'm scheduled for the 7th of Jan....started my pre-op diet on 30th of Dec. My doc has advised me 1pc of either chicken or fish a day with Soups, green vegetables & skimmed milk/yoghurt. I did hear him say 'no' to natural sugars from fruits but not so sure! Could someone pls advice if natural fruits/juices are allowed on the pre-op diet. lunch, dinner isn't so much of a problem as Breakfast is! Any ideas on how to cope in the mornings? PS: I don't get shakes, powders, etc where I live!

[Nevermore 38]

I'm scheduled for the 7th of Jan....started my pre-op diet on 30th of Dec. My doc has advised me 1pc of either chicken or fish a day with Soups, green vegetables & skimmed milk/yoghurt. I did hear him say 'no' to natural sugars from fruits but not so sure! Could someone pls advice if natural fruits/juices are allowed on the pre-op diet. lunch, dinner isn't so much of a problem as breakfast is! Any ideas on how to cope in the mornings? PS: I don't get shakes, powders, etc where I live!

Each of our diets is tailor made by our doctors to suit our particular needs before surgery. It's very important that you follow exactly what he says. It's not that he's ignorant or trying to be mean, what he told you to do is important. Your diet is specific to you to reduce your risks during and after your procedure. I don't think anyone is allowed to have any form of sugar, natural or not.

As for coping in the mornings, I'm not sure what you're needing to cope with but right now my head is killing me. Lack of caffeine and being so hungry... it's making all day miserable. I just try to keep calm. Whatever it takes that isn't food: multiple hot showers, video games, talking on these forums, bugging my 6 year old niece to come play with me, movies... anything I can to take my mind off.

And you said you can't get shakes there. You can't even get Slim Fast or it's many generic brothers?

[Bawaji 11]

I've bin allowed tea without sugar - doc asked me to switch to sugar free drops.

And frankly I haven't really gone out shopping for any Protein Shakes & the ready made stuff which I'm sure is available somewhere! Remember my doc saying something like since I'm not vegetarian I didn't need to get those products right now!

[cheryl5477 0]

I'm so glad to find this app. My surgery is scheduled for the 6th also. I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. Today is better as far as cravings and headaches but I have come down with a cold. I'm so afraid they may postpone my surgery.

[eyoung 47]

I am so sorry to hear that u r sick! Try Cold eze! It cuts the cold in half! Liptons noodle Soup strained is really nummy and soothes the sick feeling. Good luck!

[Nevermore 38]

I'm so glad to find this app. My surgery is scheduled for the 6th also. I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. Today is better as far as cravings and headaches but I have come down with a cold. I'm so afraid they may postpone my surgery.

I'm really glad as well. I wouldn't know have the stuff I need to know without all of these awesome people. I'm glad to hear you're doing better on day 3. It gives me something to look forward to on day 2 (today).

Definitely try the Cold Eez. It can't hurt (unless it has aspirin or ibuprofen which I don't think it does) and anything to cut your symptoms down in time for surgery is a bonus. Lots of fluids. Lots of Vitamin C! Come on, you can make it! Prayers going up for you!