Feeling Lucky (Pre-op Diet)

[almosthome 91]

Last week the nutritionist gave me pre-op instructions. This is the part I always least looked forward to, because taste and texture are such an important part of eating for me. Thankfully, all categories offer tasty and/or textured options:

• 2 bottled Protein Shakes --> Slim-Fast 3-2-1! So tasty.
• 3 servings of dairy --> light yogurt and cottage cheese.< /li>
• special permission --> 2 cups of egg drop soup/eggwhites in broth. (Don't be afraid to ask! I wanted something warm with texture.)
• unlimited --> flavored water/diet pop/SF Jello & popsicles/plain broth

I can totally deal with that for two weeks. Easy peasy.

Diabetics with low blood sugar get to eat chicken noodle Soup on their pre-op diet, but I'm trying not to be too jealous. :^)

[almosthome 91]

Psst...no replies allowed from people who get to eat meat and veggies on their pre-op diet (j/k!).

[ferfur 5]

I just started my pre op diet today. Very similar to what you posted. I feel tired do you?

[marfar7 1,533]

Ur nutritionist advised u drink diet pop? Never heard of such a thing. Enjoy them now cuz afterwards u hafta say goodbye to anything carbonated.

Good luck!

PS: Guess u also don't want to hear from people who had NO pre op diet?? (me)

[almosthome 91]

ferfur - Haven't officially started it yet but did try for one day. Yes, there was some fatigue, but I guess that's the price we pay, right? Hope it goes well for you. Keep us updated.

marfar7 - You...you...rascal..... (moving on) I'm not really a fan of carbonated drinks (usually wait for them to go half-flat) but figure it will help entertain my mouth and throat in the absence of substantial food.< /p>

[ferfur 5]

I was told no pop also. But today is going ok. Had my shake for dinner with some carrots.

[ferfur 5]

So almost home when do you start yours?