Pre-Surgery Diet

[JCP 619]

Hi guys, my physician is going to put me on a two-week liquid diet prior to surgery. I've seen some folks on here who only did that diet for a few days. Not complaining. Just wondering about others' doctor's requirements, how much weight you lost pre-op, and if anyone has any guidance for me. Thanks!

[sleevin' it in Jersey 45]

I had a 2 week preop diet and lost 16lbs. The first 4 days of detox from caffeine and sugar was hard but day 5 and on was suprising easy! You can do it. I was not 100% accurate with my diet and the doc said my liver looked good so I was happy!

[choosinghealth 9]

Mine also requires 2 week liquid protien to shrink the liver. Surgery July 7. Starting protien June 23.. So excited!!

[Dexter1118 27]

4-week liquid diet here. Seems like every doc has their own protocol.

[JCP 619]

No caffeine... Boo!

Love your avatar, Dexter.

[JCP 619]

I'm excited for you, choosing! For all of us!

[nmccarthy 11]

Goid luck everyone . I just started my 2 week liquid pre op diet today.

[Christine RN 19]

Hi guys, my physician is going to put me on a two-week liquid diet prior to surgery. I've seen some folks on here who only did that diet for a few days. Not complaining. Just wondering about others' doctor's requirements, how much weight you lost pre-op, and if anyone has any guidance for me. Thanks!

I day 2 oft preop diet....going ok...super grateful I didn't have to give up caffeine . Just Clear Liquids and protien shakes. Gonna make it 8 more days till surgery !

[kpay10 95]

I did the 2 week liquid diet. It's not that bad, shrinks the liver, and gets you ready for surgery. I was on a 1,200 calorie diet for several months prior to the liquid diet and dropped 51 lbs. before surgery. I gave up caffeine a month prior to surgery and have not missed it yet. The worst part was being sick of Protein shakes, but still having to drink them post op. I'm still drinking one a day now, almost 8 weeks post op to supplement my daily Protein needs.

Good luck to you!

[Tamlyn 107]

I have to do the two week diet, too. My surgery is scheduled for July 29. I'm thinking that I'm going to work my way up to it by starting to have Protein smoothies and making vegetable juice for breakfasts for the next couple of weeks.

Good luck!

[nmccarthy 11]

Made if through a birthday party and graduation party. It was hard but I did it. Just stayed away from food. Never realized how much time we spend eating .