What were you allowed on pre-op liquid diet?

[asidle82 12]

This liver shrinking diet is tough! My surgeons diet plan is two weeks all liquid. 3-4 Protein Shakes a day, sf drinks, sf Jello, sf Popsicles, broth, Water. That is plan A and the plan he wants most people on. I have 8 days until surgery ( yay!) so 7 more days of this diet. The first 3 days were just awful. I was hungry, cranky, and nauseous from all the sweet flavors. Plus I had low energy. I ordered some unflavored Protein & chicken Soup flavored protein but they didn't come until about day 5. I had a pre op appointment & also spoke to the nutritionist. They said I was having a sensitivity to sweet flavor and if I was struggling I could do two shakes & one small meal consisting of 3 oz skinless chicken, turkey, or fish & a green veg like broccoli. That has helped me a lot. I needed something savory. I am halfway through & it is not so bad now. I am not as hungry or cranky lol! I know every surgeon is different but I hope that helps someone.

when is your surgery date? Mine is the 18th

[NewgirlfromMd 63]

Mine is the 19th!

[asidle82 12]

That's awesome!! Where are you from?

[NewgirlfromMd 63]

I live in Maryland.

[TealSister 296]

I just found the most amazing thing at Walmart while shopping for pre-op Clear Liquids. Swanson has some flavored broths - I got Hot & Sour and chicken Tortilla. They also had a wasabi ginger and another chicken-type flavor. The hot & sour is pretty intense, but WAY better than plain chicken and beef broth

[ashsleeved 41]

2 Weeks

Clear liquids (sugar free Jello, Water, Powerade zero, propel zero, Vitamin Water zero, crystal light)

5 shakes a day of my choice ( I do Atkins Cafe Caramel for Breakfast, Premier chocolate for lunch, and 2 GNC Lean shake swiss Chocolate)

chicken broth, Beef broth, Veggie Broth.