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14 days and scared

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FocusOnMeNow    599

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

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ZillyNa    16

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

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ZillyNa    16

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

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smg    471

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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!

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lrogoz    11

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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!

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divina_kat    14

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

I'm may 25 too, getting excited

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samira05    11

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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

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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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