Pre-op Diet Confusion

[Daisee68 2,493]

So, I start my 1 week liquid only pre-op diet tomorrow but I am a little confused. So PA at dr's office said 3 Protein shakes per day and ok to have chicken broth in between. I told her I had the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein also and she said that would be fine since it is a "clear liquid". Do you suppose that is in addition to the Protein drinks or in place of? I have the Premier Protein Shakes which are 30g protein each and the Unjury is another 20g (or maybe 30g - don't have it in front of me). NUT said to target 80 to 100 g protein during this time, so I am guessing the Unjury should replace?

Also, on the last day before surgery no shakes - just Clear liquids but would you think I could still have the Unjury Chicken Soup? And should I mix some unflavored Protein powder in to my drinks that day?

Last question, I am Type 2 diabetic. Would you think I need to try to get in some carbs during these days?

I know I should have asked the PA or NUT, but I got a little overwhelmed at pre-op appts yesterday and didn't. Any advice?

[tracynicole5181 14]

I would think it would be in replace of.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I would think in addition but why not call and double-check if you are confused?

[recordsmom 52]

I would replace the Protein shake with the unjury chicken broth and stick to the Protein goal your NUT gave you.

My NUT and surgeon stressed the importance of keeping your carbs low on the pre-op diet to allow your liver to shrink. I would not add in carbs to allow for the T2 Diabetes. I would adjust my diabetes medication if I needed to. Actually that's what I did. I took my metformin as prescribed and I was also on insulin twice daily so I backed off on the amount of insulin I took to allow for the lower carbs.

Best of luck to you! Don't be hesitant to call you drs. office and ask them to clarify their instructions. That's what they're there for!

[Daisee68 2,493]

Thanks all! I survived the pre-op diet (almost - last day today - Clear Liquids only). Just thought I would check back in and let others know what I learned about my T2 diabetic medicine.

I only take Metformin (4 x 500mg). I was told to check my blood sugars 4 to 6 hours apart and or anytime it felt too low and only take the Metformin IF my sugars were above 150 and then only start with 2 tablets. Luckily, the highest my sugars have been thus far is 124 and lowest was 84 and that was without my Metformin so I haven't taken any since I started liquid diet. NOT A DR SO I AM NOT SAYING THIS IS FOR EVERYONE. Just thought I would share my experience. Truly hoping that was the end of my days with T2 diabetic meds! Woohoo! My biggest reason for the surgery!

Surgery is tomorrow at 8 a.m. SOOOOOO READY!!!