14 days and scared

[samira05 11]

I'm on day two of Protein Shakes and one meal. Not sure if I'm doing this right. Any advice is good.

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[FocusOnMeNow 599]

Are you pre-op or post? Are you transitioning to or from purely liquid diet?

[samira05 11]

Are you pre-op or post? Are you transitioning to or from purely liquid diet?

I am pre-op . My date is the 25th of may.

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[ZillyNa 16]

I'm waiting to for surgery on 25th May... And I'm scared too...

[ZillyNa 16]

Nobody told me about any kind of special alimentation before the surgery. Can you add some details?

[samira05 11]

All I was told was to do was start clears 4day before surgery.

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[samira05 11]

Also I was told to do the shakes and cut down to one meal a day .

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[smg 471]

I had a similar plan pre-op. For 2 weeks prior to surgery, I had a Protein shake for Breakfast, another for lunch, and for dinner I was allowed a lean Protein and brightly colored vegetables...the good news was that there was no size limitation on the dinner portions. I felt lucky as I know a lot on here are put on liquid-only diets pre-op.

Large amounts of veggies for dinner helped me stay full longer. Veggies that are high in Fiber like broccoli/asparagus really helped...the goal of the pre-op diet is to get your liver smaller than what it is now to give the surgeon better access to the abdominal area as they move the liver out of the way during surgery.

It's a challenge for sure, but the best advice I can give is to do your best to stay busy and not dwell on it. The time will go by faster than you think and soon you'll be watching the pounds fly off!!! It's well worth it!

[lrogoz 11]

I hear ya! Mine is May 18, didn't schedule it until two days ago. I didn't have any special diet until today. Today I started Clear Liquids. Basically a starvation diet. Nothing but sugar free drinks, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, and broth. Max 5-10 calories per item. Went in for preop bloodwork today and to meet with nurse and anesthesiologist. Also had my pic taken in Dr's office. Seems to be happening so fast!

[divina_kat 14]

I'm waiting to for surgery on 25th May... And I'm scared too...

I'm may 25 too, getting excited

[samira05 11]

I hear ya! Mine is May 18, didn't schedule it until two days ago. I didn't have any special diet until today. Today I started Clear liquids. Basically a starvation diet. Nothing but sugar free drinks, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, and broth. Max 5-10 calories per item. Went in for preop bloodwork today and to meet with nurse and anesthesiologist. Also had my pic taken in Dr's office. Seems to be happening so fast!

I know the feeling. Just came from doing all of that. Now it's just a waiting period.

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[samira05 11]

I had a similar plan pre-op. For 2 weeks prior to surgery, I had a Protein shake for Breakfast, another for lunch, and for dinner I was allowed a lean Protein and brightly colored vegetables...the good news was that there was no size limitation on the dinner portions. I felt lucky as I know a lot on here are put on liquid-only diets pre-op.

Large amounts of veggies for dinner helped me stay full longer. Veggies that are high in Fiber like broccoli/asparagus really helped...the goal of the pre-op diet is to get your liver smaller than what it is now to give the surgeon better access to the abdominal area as they move the liver out of the way during surgery.

It's a challenge for sure, but the best advice I can give is to do your best to stay busy and not dwell on it. The time will go by faster than you think and soon you'll be watching the pounds fly off!!! It's well worth it!

That's good idea with the veggies thank you. It's hard because my head keeps telling me that I want to chew something. I can't wait until the end because I will be able feel better.

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[Marissela 49]

Also I was told to do the shakes and cut down to one meal a day .

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That's what I was told too

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