No Pre-Op Diet?

[burtonbn 19]

Hi All-

I was just given a surgery date of June 9th for my sleeve! I'm very excited, but I feel like it's all happening very quickly. I just started the process two weeks ago. My question is this- I asked my doctor's nurse about liquid pre-op diets and she said that my doctor doesn't have a requirement for that unless he believes you have a "fatty liver" and apparently my blood tests all came back great. She said the only thing I'll be required to do is a clear liquid diet the day before.

Do you think it would still be smart to do at least a few days of the Protein shakes and stuff leading up to the surgery? I'll ask my doctor the next time I see him, of course. But I think it might help me get into the swing of things before surgery- especially considering I'll have to be on all liquids after it's done.

Has anyone else had experience with a doctor who doesn't require a pre-surgery diet?

Thanks!
Brittany

[della street 213]

@@burtonbn Yes, my doctor only required light meals two days before surgery, then Clear Liquids only the day before. That's it -- thank goodness )

PS - I'm 10 weeks post-bypass and doing well -

[JamieLogical 8,708]

Every surgeon is different with their pre AND post-op plans. I think if you wanted so maybe replace one meal a day with a Protein Shake now, it might help you figure out what you like and dislike rather than experimenting post-op.

[mykdzmom 387]

Congratulations on getting your date!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I would follow my surgeon's guidelines.

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

@@burtonbn - My doc was the same and I think I'm doing fine. I loved being able to eat all my favorite things the weekend before. If you feel like you need to do the liquid thing prior to surgery, go for it, though. It won't hut you!

Good luck in your journey!!!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

You are only the second person I have read on this site in fifteen months that has not had to do the pre-op liquid liver-shrinking diet at least to some extent. It is rare. Count your blessings. I agree that for practice you could replace one meal with a Protein shake.

[sharonintx 1,275]

I didn't have to have a pre op diet either. The day before surgery I only had Clear Liquids. Had no problem.

[LVGhostgirl 84]

After reading so many posts about a Pre-op diet, I was getting all prepared for it. I saw my surgeon this morning and I asked him about it and he said since I was in great health besides my BP and asthma, I do not have to do a Pre-op anything.... Only the night before surgery, nothing to eat after 10pm. Oh and he said do not gain any more weight. My surgery is April 29th, which I got today.

[burtonbn 19]

Thanks for all the replies! I might take your advice and just start out by replacing one meal a day with a shake so that I know what they taste like for afterwards. I just want to make sure I'm in the right mindset going into it, so I can be successful on the other side

[mjmboston 33]

@@burtonbn I didn't have to do a pre-op diet either (other than the suggested healthy eating diet the NUT puts everyone on prior to surgery to make sure you are committed and educate you on healthy eating for those that don't know) . Just clear liquid diet the day before which is normal for almost any surgery. Doing great. I did start doing some shakes here and there ahead of time, to find out what I liked, which I would highly recommend. GOOD LUCK and Congrats on the date!!

[Stephanie Salsera Perrott 85]

Hi All-

I was just given a surgery date of June 9th for my sleeve! I'm very excited, but I feel like it's all happening very quickly. I just started the process two weeks ago. My question is this- I asked my doctor's nurse about liquid pre-op diets and she said that my doctor doesn't have a requirement for that unless he believes you have a "fatty liver" and apparently my blood tests all came back great. She said the only thing I'll be required to do is a clear liquid diet the day before.

Do you think it would still be smart to do at least a few days of the Protein shakes and stuff leading up to the surgery? I'll ask my doctor the next time I see him, of course. But I think it might help me get into the swing of things before surgery- especially considering I'll have to be on all liquids after it's done.

Has anyone else had experience with a doctor who doesn't require a pre-surgery diet?

Thanks!

Brittany

Mine isn't asking for one either.

[preynusa 5]

Glad I saw this post. I was only given a one week shake diet before surgery and was getting a little freaked out that it wasn't long enough.

[kbrodeen 3]

Me too. The week before I pigged out on all my favorites. Kinda like saying goodbye to them. Day before my surgery. All liquid diet

[sherrzie 4]

I have no pre-op diet as well, just instructed to not gain weight. I will not learn well until I am forced though, hence my lack of self-control on my own that has gotten me to this place. So I don't feel as prepared for what's to come after surgery this way. I am scheduled in May, and am anxious and grateful. Gotta knock off the coffee at the least, as I don't want a headache I cannot take medication for post-op. I will miss my morning cup of coffee, and noodles