Preop diet

[lloyd408 16]

The only preop instructions my surgeon gave me in regards to eating before surgery is nothing after midnight the night before surgery. I've read about different preop diets either low carb or full liquid. Why such differences? Did anyone else not have to do a special preop diet? How did everything turn out?

[fit4life123 108]

I also had no preop diet but was told no eating after midnight the night before. After discharge I was put on pureed food. I was freaking out (because not many surgeons do pureed right after discharge and no preop diet. There are a few however.)

I was immediately being put on pureed and was even mildly scolded during a follow up call for having Soup, I was told to make sure I get back to pureed at my next meal.

I'm two months out now and perfectly fine. I've learned that every surgeon is different for sure however.

Edited March 17, 2015 by fit4life123

[Laureadolce 44]

My program required a percentage weight loss under the supervision of the nutritionist over several months, but no special diet immediately before surgery (April 1!!). Follow whatever directions your doc gives you, and you'll be fine.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

No pre-op diet. Surgery was a breeze. No complications, zero pain. 6 mths later and I'm 75lbs down and counting.

[lloyd408 16]

Thanks for the input! My surgery is 3/30. I'm very excited but getting very nervous. I've cut out soda and am limiting myself but still struggling with giving in to cravings and feeling hungry.

Edited March 17, 2015 by lloyd408

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@lloyd408 Start drinking Water. Every time you think you are hungry, drink a glass of Water first. Even though I didn't have a pre-op diet I was made aware of the dangers of a fatty liver. I just started cutting back. I focused on increasing my Protein.

[lloyd408 16]

@@BLERDgirl - Thanks for the tip. I'll start doing that tomorrow.