Getting an early start

almost_sleeved123 · July 9, 2016

So I've been completely cleared for surgery and I'm just waiting on a date.

I'm so antsy and I'm looking for something to do. So I've decided to get a jump start on a liquid pre op diet.

Good or Bad idea?

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AML32 · July 10, 2016

I would say it depends on what your date may be. Do you know how long your surgeon requires you to be on a liquid diet? liquid diets are very hard to maintain. What I did was start a low carb diet a few months before my surgery. It definitely helps to get into ketosis before transitioning to liquids. You could do two Protein shakes & one healthy, low carb meal. Eating that way will help shrink your liver & get you into a healthy mindset. You may want to talk to your nutritionist to see if they have any suggestions for you. Also, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

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almost_sleeved123 · July 10, 2016

@@AML32 Thanks for your help. My surgeon doesn't require one. It was something I researched on my own. Surgeon says high Protein low carb but no real guidelines. But I was nervous about doing just liquids after so I wanted to be more prepared than that.

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Edited July 10, 2016 by almost_sleeved123