Question about pre op diet

[Briohn! 3]

Have a question for anyone who may know. Just trying to get an idea so I can be prepared. My insurance requires a 90 day medically supervised diet, and I am just curious what this may entail. I meet with the nutritionist on the 26 of August, and I know there will be no turning back. So if anyone may have an idea, please let me know!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Welcome!

Did the nutritionist give you details on what you needed to do? Is the point of it to lose weight? I would check this with the nutritionist on what the insurance company's ground rules are. For example, would gaining any weight past your initial weigh in cause a denial?

[Jboyd2014 31]

I had to have my pre op diet and do it for 2 months. I was surprised at the ease it was done. for instance my diet the first month was a high Protein diet under 1000 calories a day and less than 50 grams of carbs a day. then I moved onto a more strict diet which was a liquid diet / soft foods under 800 calories a day less than 35 grams of carbs meeting 80-100 grams of protein a day. this was hard, but i did it. then the final 2 weeks, and I'm off to surgery on monday, was a clear liquid diet. Jello, broth and Protein Shakes. that's it! total loss 30lbs and i'm okay. good luck!

[mi75 1,239]

i had to do just a generic pre-op diet of shakes, etc but it's my understanding that MEDICALLY supervised diet generally consists of something like Medi-fast or Opti-fast or comparable. just a low carb, very disciplined lifestyle.

[Briohn! 3]

Thanks! I know I can do it. Last year I was starting the process and I did well on a diet I put myself on, based on pre op diets I read. Sounds like the 90 day will be a more intense.

[RenewMe 64]

I had to do a 90 day program too for insurance. I finished my 90 days 7/15/14 and my surgery is scheduled for 9/15/14. I had appts monthly with the nutritionist and nurse practitioner during this time. I met with the psychologist one time as well. The nutritionist and I set monthly goals related to dietary changes I will be making and discussed them at follow up visits.