Preop diet survey

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I know every surgeon is different. What's your preop diet requirements? If you've already done it, what did you lose?

My surgeon req 2 full weeks of bariatric shakes only. I'm hoping th a t makes me drop another 15lbs

[Tssiemer1 549]

2 week liquid diet. I have to get at least 5 shakes a day and 64 ounces of Water, flavored water, tea, coffee, or broth.

[Daisee68 2,493]

Mine was 1 week of "liquids" including shakes and getting at least 60 g of Protein per day. So I had 3 shakes and then a LOT of broth and sugar free popsicles and Water and Powerade Zero. The last day was "clear liquids" so I used Isopure drinks. UGH! They were awful! But I got through the day. I lost 12 pounds that week but then gained coming out of the hospital and it took me a week until that went away and I was back to square one.

[NewLifeFinny 22]

One week of shakes only, fitting the 21+ g of Protein and >5 g of sugar guidelines. The last day is Clear Liquids only.

[TinyTink 268]

Two weeks liquid diet also, stressing that the last three days are most important.

[Stephanie_K 47]

2 week pre op diet is required by my surgeon. This consists of 3-4 Protein Shakes a day (with 1% milk or water) also included are very specific Protein milkshake recipes (optional). Steamed and/or raw veggies at meals. sugar free ice pops and Jello are allowed as well. On day 12 start clear liquids only.

I start Monday.

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I start next Tuesday

[amandawall 12]

2 weeks of liquid diet of Protein Shakes, sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding, sugar free Popsicles, and broth! I lost 13lbs, but I gained 8lbs back in the hospital!

[citygirl1962 50]

Mine is 14 days of Protein Shakes along with one meal per day of lean Protein and non-starchy veggies.

[Cutepretty1 121]

One week of pre-op. The nut had said 2 weeks but doc overruled her because of my BMI. Thank goodness!

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I wish he had for mine. I'm a 43 right now.

[sketcher709 9]

No pre-op diet. Liquids yesterday including Protein. This morning I can have clear liquids up to two hours before I show up to check in at 11 am.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I only had a one day pre op liquid diet. But I was also required to lose 10% of my body weight during the six months of classes, and I actually lost more. HW: 248, SW: 216.

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I have to lose 10% by surgery day but had only 2 months to do it, including preop. I've lost half