October Surgery Date

[karen Allen 97]

Yea beni , that's what I thought really the only exercise I get is that I try to walk 3-4 times a week anywhere from 2-4 miles but I did increase my intake and I didn't have any cramps last night .

[Beni 1,484]

Great News. I suppose doctor knows best. Now, is your surgery October 1st or do I have that wrong?

[karen Allen 97]

Yes , it is this weds oct 1st I have to be at Osu @ 5am

[amylynns 802]

Beni--3 days, that doesn't sound so bad, you'll do great!! Yes, you'll be hungry, but it'll pass. I'm surprised you can't have any Protein shakes. That dose of Protein always helps me. In fact, last night I bought these "protein shots." It comes in a tube, and has 42g of protein in it! A friend of mine had surgery 2 yrs ago, and on the days she was really hungry/shakey, she's split up the tube into 3 or 4 servings for the day so she had protein in her system all day. It really helped. They're kind of like a gel, so it'll probably gag me, but I'll make it work, LOL.

I already had my NUT appointment. They have us do ours even before we're approved, which to me is quite odd! But, I met with her for a good 1 1/2 hours that day and she sent me home with papers that lay everything out really well on how much of what I can have, etc.

I have to have 72 to 96oz of Fluid per day. Here's a little run down of what I can have.

16oz of potassium rich juice, like V-8, Tomato juice, or no pulp OJ.

100% juice

iced tea, hot tae, or coffee. (only 8oz of caffeine a day)

sugar-free popsicles, regular popsicles (2/ day limit) , sugar free Jello, or regular (one per day) fitness/sports waters.

clear broth- chicken, beef or veggie

Crystal Light

Then they list several different protein powders, protein waters, etc to use. I'm supposed to have a minimum of 30g of protein a day.

They gave me sample menus so I'm eating (drinking) something 6 times throughout the day.

And a couple recipes, like mixing broth with tomato juice, warm it up for a "Soup."

And an "orange Julius" 1 cup OJ, Protein powder,packet of splenda and ice. Blend. Yumm!

Making jigglers/ knox blocks (adding protein powder) was another idea. I did this when I had my band done and it was nice to have something to "chew!" :-)

[amylynns 802]

Oh, I also follow this liquid diet for 2 weeks after surgery, but with adding more Protein. (double the amount before surgery) and no caffeine.

calories per day 2 weeks before surgery: about 1000

calories per day 2 weeks after, 600. WOW? I just read that--wow! And it says get 30 minutes of activity (like light walking) per day. How the heck will I do that with only consuming 600 calories per day? Whoa..

[Beni 1,484]

You'll be walking on fumes!

Thank you for sharing your 2 week diet. I have to say I am a little concerned about my 3 day diet with all that sugar.

Also for the two weeks post-op all I am supposed to have is 4 times per day - 4oz of a Protein shake and a min of 48oz of Water and extra Vitamins.

[Beni 1,484]

I did notice you have juice on your diet as well.

[Beni 1,484]

Hi Karen,

What kind of pre-op diet are you doing?

[karen Allen 97]

Amylynns,where did u get the Protein in the tubes ? I think I need that as well ?

[karen Allen 97]

I have a drink 4 Protein Shakes daily one small fruit in the morning , small salad for lunch and a weight watchers chicken frozen dinner under 300 cal and try to drink as much Fluid as poss / cramps finally went away ????

[amylynns 802]

_{I got them at Walmart....they say New Whey Liquid Protein. They come in 3 flavors.}

[Beni 1,484]

and to you eat this including dinner all the way to the night before surgery?

[amylynns 802]

Yep! I won't have them every day though--just when I feel shaky and super hungry. The boost of Protein really helps. (The shakes are good too--but I remember getting tired of them)

[karen Allen 97]

No , in starting a clear liquid diet mon am and surgery is weds at 7 am . Just think this time next week it will be a start of a new me ! So excited !!!!

[karen Allen 97]

Amylynns, yea I'm tired on the whey Protein I try to bump it up alittle and switch off to ensure which is alittle change