Four-Week Pre-op Diet?

[AlwaysLorri 31]

Hi, I'm pretty new to the forum. Just got my surgery date for May and insurance approval on Friday The surgery coordinator said I had to follow a four-week pre-op liquid diet. She said this was a new requirement. I checked many forums and WLS materials all said 2-weeks. Anyone else required 4 weeks instead of 2?

[reaching high 19]

I have to two two weeks high Protein low carb and then two weeks clear liquid. I haven't gotten my surgery date yet, but I'm doing the high protein low carb now.

[LaKim 2]

Nope mine is one week!

[getnhealthyintx 281]

I start my 2 week one on Monday.

[Carlotta1 401]

Ask your dr..it may depend how much you weigh ....maybe people with less weight to lose only do 2 weeks. And others who have more weight ..say over 100 pounds have do a 4 week diet to have less risk at time of surgery.

[AlwaysLorri 31]

I have to two two weeks high Protein low carb and then two weeks clear liquid. I haven't gotten my surgery date yet, but I'm doing the high protein low carb now.

Thank you for replying . I wasnt told anything about Clear Liquids. I have a call set up for tomorrow. I'll let you know if its the same as yours.

[AlwaysLorri 31]

Ask your dr..it may depend how much you weigh ....maybe people with less weight to lose only do 2 weeks. And others who have more weight ..say over 100 pounds have do a 4 week diet to have less risk at time of surgery.

Thank you all for replying. It definitely can be because of how much I weigh. Either way, I am certainly going to do it. I know how important this is the for the surgery. I'll keep you all posted

[beeteroo 166]

I think it's surgeons preference and their experience levels. I've got 165 lbs to lose and I'm only on a two week diet with my day before surgery being clear liquids. It's harder to operate on us folks and our livers are big making it even harder for the surgeons.

[SummerWheeler 8]

My surgery is April 28 th and have a 2 week high Protein low calorie diet. It seems all surgeons prefer their individual prescriptions. My little tidbit of advice. Call your drs office and speak to the nurse. The are great resources and have lots of helpful hints for you. Remember you are not alone and they would rather discuss facts than having you fret. I work for a bunch of doctors- so I know a little about this. Also you can get a good repore with the doctors staff. Ie RN and RD. Wish u well in your journey.

[AlwaysLorri 31]

It turns out, it is prescribe for my BMI of 51. They like me to loose at least 12-15 pounds before the surgery. Day one has started. Not enjoying any of the Protein shakes I bought. Heading out to buy different ones tonight.

[charliecharms 2]

Hi, I'm pretty new to the forum. Just got my surgery date for May and insurance approval on Friday The surgery coordinator said I had to follow a four-week pre-op liquid diet. She said this was a new requirement. I checked many forums and WLS materials all said 2-weeks. Anyone else required 4 weeks instead of 2?

Hi! I live in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I have a surgery date of May 28th and am already on the liquid diet. For my surgeon it is a 4 week thing, I was just told early when I was having the surgery done, so they suggested I go ahead and start. For me it's Glucerna, and Water, or flavoured Water. That's it. I'm losing about a pound a day. I'm not finding it difficult. I think it's my thought that it's just a warm up for the real way I will be eating...it makes it easier.

[AlwaysLorri 31]

Hi, I'm pretty new to the forum. Just got my surgery date for May and insurance approval on Friday The surgery coordinator said I had to follow a four-week pre-op liquid diet. She said this was a new requirement. I checked many forums and WLS materials all said 2-weeks. Anyone else required 4 weeks instead of 2?

Hi! I live in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I have a surgery date of May 28th and am already on the liquid diet. For my surgeon it is a 4 week thing, I was just told early when I was having the surgery done, so they suggested I go ahead and start. For me it's Glucerna, and Water, or flavoured Water. That's it. I'm losing about a pound a day. I'm not finding it difficult. I think it's my thought that it's just a warm up for the real way I will be eating...it makes it easier.

awesome Victoria! I just started mine yesterday, not doing so bad myself. I can't get the right amount of Protein shakes down. Have only been able to stomach 1.5 shakes of the shake I like, but water is fantastic. Today, I did better and predict I will continue. Wishing you a smooth surgery!