Please explain pre-op diet

[txags 2]

OK, sorry if this has been explained elsewhere. I just can't seem to get my head around this.

Why must I follow a 2 week pre-op diet that has a sole purpose of getting me into ketosis? I understand the need to shrink liver and start burning fat. Couldn't that be done eating a height Protein diet anyway? I ask this as I try to usually eat whole organic food. Suddenly shifting to Protein powders and artificially sweetened Jello is just kinda gross. I don't eat Jello anyway.

What would it hurt if I had a few small pieces of lean sushi (no rice)?

Thanks!

Jason

[rodeomom969 39]

For me, I believe the liquid 2 week pre-op diet really prepares you for surgery and what's to come after. I see a lot of people on here that only had to do a few days or less and they are complaining after surgery about their cravings and hunger. I am really glad I stuck to my 2 week. I did have one bite of chicken one day and a bite of plain hamburger one night. I am 2 days post-op and I don't even feel like I've had surgery. I feel great and it's so much easier to carry on with the liquid diet.< /p>

[greensleeve 457]

Every surgeon is different. Some of them want you to only do an Atkin's type diet, some want you on liquids, and the length time varies too. Some base it on your BMI.

I are some chicken for lunch every other day during my first week. I just did liquid the second.

I lost 8 pounds in two weeks. One of the nurses told me that the people who stick to the pre op diet and lose weight have a better outcome than those who don't.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

i had no pre op diet. one day before surgery, i was allowed fluids only. after 12am, nothing by mouth. that was it. it all depends on your doc, your BMI, your blood work. and you can do an "all natural" liquid diet. Jello is always optional.

[MisforMimi 760]

OK, sorry if this has been explained elsewhere. I just can't seem to get my head around this.

Why must I follow a 2 week pre-op diet that has a sole purpose of getting me into ketosis? I understand the need to shrink liver and start burning fat. Couldn't that be done eating a height Protein diet anyway? I ask this as I try to usually eat whole organic food. Suddenly shifting to Protein powders and artificially sweetened Jello is just kinda gross. I don't eat Jello anyway.

What would it hurt if I had a few small pieces of lean sushi (no rice)?

Thanks!

Jason

That's what I'm saying. I'm scared about eating sugar free foods, sucralose and ask the chemicals. I eat a lot of whole organic foods (I just eat a lot!)

[MisforMimi 760]

OK, sorry if this has been explained elsewhere. I just can't seem to get my head around this.

Why must I follow a 2 week pre-op diet that has a sole purpose of getting me into ketosis? I understand the need to shrink liver and start burning fat. Couldn't that be done eating a height Protein diet anyway? I ask this as I try to usually eat whole organic food. Suddenly shifting to Protein powders and artificially sweetened Jello is just kinda gross. I don't eat Jello anyway.

What would it hurt if I had a few small pieces of lean sushi (no rice)?

Thanks!

Jason

That's what I'm saying. I'm scared about eating sugar free foods, sucralose and all the chemicals. I eat a lot of whole organic foods (I just eat a lot!) Obviously, I'm pre-pre-op

[katesuccess 990]

I can understand your hesitation - I'd rather be eating a careful diet than Protein drinks too (I'm two weeks from surgery now) but the all liquids does help prepare you head-wise for how that will work afterwards -- though like someone said above, not all require it.

If the pre-op liquids diet is a real negative though and you're really feeling avoidant about drinking Protein Drinks and artificial sweeteners (which granted aren't exactly naturally grown in an organic garden!) how are you going to manage all the post op weeks of doing only that? I've got several weeks before I get anything else! I'm hoping you can find a natural or healthier one out there!

And just to toss it in here - I've not yet had any Jello or popsicles yet, and have just finished week one of the prep diet. Not bad, just not a big fan. Don you ever wonder what color they'd be if they didn't add coloring? Hmmm.

[SnohoGal98296 371]

Hi, do you have a Whole Foods in your area? They have tons of organic popsicles and stevia sweetened Protein Drinks mixes that are all organic and I bet even vegan, tons of choices! If not, check online for organic naturally (stevia) sweetened items, Amazon has a good selection and there are tons of choices on MyBariatricpantry.com too. Google that stuff and I know you will find what you need.

[MisforMimi 760]

SnohoGal98296, leave it to the girl from the Pacific Northwest to remind us of stevia! I'm from Seattle. I kept thinking for some reason that aspartame was the gold standard treatment for obesity along with WLS......lol I can hang with stevia for sure.

Hi, do you have a Whole Foods in your area? They have tons of organic popsicles and stevia sweetened Protein drinks mixes that are all organic and I bet even vegan, tons of choices! If not, check online for organic naturally (stevia) sweetened items, Amazon has a good selection and there are tons of choices on MyBariatricpantry.com too. Google that stuff and I know you will find what you need.

[beeteroo 166]

I'm so disturbed by my inability to follow the Preop diet. I can't believe it but I just ate a hot dog! A hot dog!!! It's been years since I've had a hot dog. I don't even really like them that much. Weird. I'm quite disgusted with myself. I have 12 more days to go before surgery. I'm going to have to figure something out here and see what I can do to make myself follow the diet. I think I'm letting myself get too hungry and then I see food and attack it. I'm going to try and spread my food out a bit more evenly tomorrow and see I that helps. Any tips?

Edited April 17, 2014 by beeteroo

[Sassy in pink 19]

Hi! I'm having surgery next Friday April 25 and my surgeon told my to do (no bread, no rice, no sweets, no soda) only Protein and some veggies for until Tuesday then on Wednesday he wants my to start a liquid diet ONLY! I'm going to be honest here! I had my preop appt with my surgeon today and he told me I fain weigh but he didn't say how much? But I had sea food buffet last night and when I got home I was super thirsty so I drank a bunch of Water before bed and only went to the restroom like once and the once in the morning! Could it be that I retain water plus I'm sure if I was that thirsty I ate to much salt!??

[beeteroo 166]

Hi! I'm having surgery next Friday April 25 and my surgeon told my to do (no bread, no rice, no sweets, no soda) only Protein and some veggies for until Tuesday then on Wednesday he wants my to start a liquid diet ONLY! I'm going to be honest here! I had my preop appt with my surgeon today and he told me I fain weigh but he didn't say how much? But I had sea food buffet last night and when I got home I was super thirsty so I drank a bunch of Water before bed and only went to the restroom like once and the once in the morning! Could it be that I retain water plus I'm sure if I was that thirsty I ate to much salt!??

Prob too much salt.

[txags 2]

Hi, do you have a Whole Foods in your area?

Thanks! I'm in Houston and we have Whole Foods everywhere. I hadn't even thought of them.

I just needed some thoughts on alternatives to these drinks. I am involved in a bunch of conferences this week and I don't think people would appreciate the shaker in the middle of a talk.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

Thanks! I'm in Houston and we have Whole Foods everywhere. I hadn't even thought of them.

I just needed some thoughts on alternatives to these drinks. I am involved in a bunch of conferences this week and I don't think people would appreciate the shaker in the middle of a talk.

since you are the one having surgery, you need to follow your doctors orders and not worry about what other people think. its none of their business anyway. dont let what you think others might be thinking (but probably arent) stand in the way of you being compliant with your pre op diet.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

I'm so disturbed by my inability to follow the Preop diet. I can't believe it but I just ate a hot dog! A hot dog!!! It's been years since I've had a hot dog. I don't even really like them that much. Weird. I'm quite disgusted with myself. I have 12 more days to go before surgery. I'm going to have to figure something out here and see what I can do to make myself follow the diet. I think I'm letting myself get too hungry and then I see food and attack it. I'm going to try and spread my food out a bit more evenly tomorrow and see I that helps. Any tips?

what is your pre op diet? veggies, Fiber and lots of Water will help you keep full, but what are you allowed?