900 calorie diet several weeks before surgery

[This-is-my-journey 124]

Does anyone else think this is a bit much? I started a 900 calorie diet monday and have already lost 14lbs.

My surgery keeps being moved due to having sinus and ear infections. I'm just waiting for the call for a date.

I figure I'd start a pre op pre op diet. If that makes sense. I've seen ppl on my 600 pound life start a 900 calories a day diet before being approved. .I'm kind of scared to gain weight before they call me for a date. I Track all my food and Water intake on my fitness pal. Has anyone else done this ?

[JamieLogical 8,727]

You should be doing whatever your surgeon is requiring of you.

[This-is-my-journey 124]

You should be doing whatever your surgeon is requiring of you.

He didn't require anything but losing some weight before surgery would help. He didn't tell me how many calories I should be consuming or anything. . He seemed to be in a rush.. I get enough Protein throughout the day.. I have alot t lose. I'm 400+ lbs. So I want to lose some weight before going into the surgery

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I have heard/read that it;s not safe to go below 1000 calories a day for women and 1200 calories a day for men without medical supervision. Obviously you'll be closer to only 400 or 500 a day on the pre-op liquid diet and the liquid phases post-op, but that will be under medical supervision.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

If you are having infections, your body needs extra nutrition to recover. While you are recovering, 900 calories for a 400+ lb person is VERY low. I'd suggest something more like 1200 calories, emphasis on lean Protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs.

My surgery is three weeks from yesterday. I'm easing my way into liquids for the preop 10 days by doing Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch, Protein + veggies for dinner, and low-carb Snacks if I'm hungry. I'm gradually backing off on carbs to avoid the two-three day headach-y period that comes from doing that all at once.

There's a balance to be struck by giving your body enough calories and nutrition to be healthy while trying to lose some weight preop.

Edited February 19, 2016 by 2goldengirl

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

My surgeon didn't give a calorie limit for his pre-op diet. It was basically Atkin's Phase One (no starches, carbs). He specifically told us not to limit calories too much because we need to go into surgery as healthy as possible.

[GBLady41 393]

I agree with @2goldengirl. 900 calories a day is not giving your body enough nutrients. It's going to make getting rid of your ear and sinus infections really hard. You may be sabotaging your surgery date because your body can't fight off the infections.

[This-is-my-journey 124]

I agree with @2goldengirl. 900 calories a day is not giving your body enough nutrients. It's going to make getting rid of your ear and sinus infections really hard. You may be sabotaging your surgery date because your body can't fight off the infections.

If you are having infections, your body needs extra nutrition to recover. While you are recovering, 900 calories for a 400+ lb person is VERY low. I'd suggest something more like 1200 calories, emphasis on lean Protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs.

My surgery is three weeks from yesterday. I'm easing my way into liquids for the preop 10 days by doing Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch, protein + veggies for dinner, and low-carb Snacks if I'm hungry. I'm gradually backing off on carbs to avoid the two-three day headach-y period that comes from doing that all at once.

There's a balance to be struck by giving your body enough calories and nutrition to be healthy while trying to lose some weight preop.

My infection is already gone.. it's what delayed the surgery.. I had to take blood work..ekg and xrays the other day and everything was good.. I'm. Just waiting fr the date and may have to wait until end of march to beginning of April for the surgery because of other ppl ahead of me on the list.. I just don't want to gain.. I started off with 1200 calorie diet and it worked.. I just wanted to lose extra weight before the surgery and to be ready fr the liquid diet. .

Thanks everyone for the replies ????