taramarie523 116 Posted April 6, 2016 Hi everyone! Looks like I'm scheduled April 28 for my sleeve. I do not have a pre op diet. My surgeon only requires no eating or drinking before mid night and special instructions if you take medications. I can not have Advil starting now for me as well but Tylenol is ok. 2 weeks before start having lighter meals that's all. I'm reading everyone talk about their liquid diets and wondering if there are people out there who DID NOT have a pre op diet and if you made your own pre op diet or what. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted April 6, 2016 Everyone is different. Just follow your surgeon's instructions. Don't try to make it harder on yourself. That said, one thing that helped me was to gradually wean myself off of carbonation and caffeine pre-op. It will be difficult getting in all of your fluids immediately post-op and it won't help if you are also going through caffeine withdrawal, too. Best of luck with your surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 6, 2016 This is good advice. I don't drink soda but I'm definitely addicted to my coffee! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cape Crooner 589 Posted April 6, 2016 I never went liquid, but was cut to 1700 calories a day as soon as I entered the program and 1000 for the last week. I would recommend this. First of all, the sooner you drop lbs, the quicker you'll hit your goal. @@MarciaN on this site lost almost 100 lbs pre-opt (due to delays in getting cleared). My surgery was a breeze and I think it was because I lost 30 lbs in 60 days pre-opt. This left plenty of empty space in my abdomen, which gave the surgeons plenty of room to move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cape Crooner 589 Posted April 6, 2016 One last suggestion, cut out sugar and simple carbs ASAP. It will curb your appetite and make the entire journey a breeze! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,726 Posted April 6, 2016 A lot of people don't have a pre-op diet. Every surgeon has their own plan and it's important to make sure you follow YOURS. I agree with the others that say cutting caffeine and carbs now will make it a little easier on you post-op. Going through caffeine withdrawal and entering ketosis at the same time, while dealing with the pain and discomfort post-op would not be much fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelgianGuy 350 Posted April 6, 2016 I haven't had a pre-op diet and it went just fine! I already lost 35 pounds and I had my surgery on the 25th of February! I just had lighter meals to get used to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzLaLa2016 6 Posted April 6, 2016 I didn't have one either. Just learning to eat smaller portions, no fried foods, coffee no cream etc. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmuro 24 Posted April 6, 2016 I also had no preop diet. My BMI was right at 35 and my surgeon did not want me to go below my current weight for fear that my insurance would have an issue. I did try to incorporate shakes into my diet the week before just to get used to the taste. Glad I did because they are an acquired taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 6, 2016 Did you guys start any Vitamins before hand? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,726 Posted April 6, 2016 Did you guys start any Vitamins before hand? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I started my bariatric multi-Vitamin and probiotic pre-op. Didn't do the Calcium and B12 until I was post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seejanelose 4 Posted April 6, 2016 I am also scheduled for 4/28!!! I found out yesterday and screamed with excitement in his office! Lol. I walked out and his staff was smiling and laughing at me. I have to start a liquid diet on 4/15. I have to have 3 shakes a day- he wants me to us the NY Bariatric ones and then I can have an egg or yogurt or cottage cheese (which I hate) between meals so he said to eat low fat ricotta instead. I have a 90 minute class to go to on the 11th where I expect to get more info. No Vitamins for me until after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 7, 2016 I did that class too! It was pretty informative. I forgot a damn pen at mine lol. Luckily I had the notes in my phone I was typing away haha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovemylukers 80 Posted April 7, 2016 I did not have a pre op diet and i did just fine, 8 months out and down 92 pounds. I did not start taking my Vitamins before surgery but a few after. Good luck on your journey and remember everyone is different just listen to what your doctor tells you to do! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tobysgirl 58 Posted April 7, 2016 I had a pre-op liquid diet and I'm still envious of people that didn't have one . It was the worst part of my journey so far. I was also required to start B12 and Probiotics with my two-week pre-op diet. My surgery was a breeze and I think the diet and the Vitamins helped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
