Share your pre-op diet?

[ResilientMaria 19]

I am on all liquids for two weeks. My surgery is January 23rd. I am so frustrated and anxious that i want to taste or chew some food right. I am trying to think about preparing my mind for my surgery. I am drinking Protein shakes 3 times a day. I could have strained Soups and broth. No meat,dairy or vegetables that I have to chew. So right now I am miserable. Tired and ready to throw in the towel for my survery

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I am on all liquids for two weeks. My surgery is January 23rd. I am so frustrated and anxious that i want to taste or chew some food right. I am trying to think about preparing my mind for my surgery. I am drinking Protein Shakes 3 times a day. I could have strained soups and broth. No meat, dairy or vegetables that I have to chew. So right now I am miserable. Tired and ready to throw in the towel for my surgery.

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I feel your pain. I've been on a liquid diet since 1/3 and my surgery is on Tuesday. I'm surprised I haven't cheated. I've just been doing shakes every 4 hrs from about an hour after I wake up and drink Water mostly. The only thing that has me somewhat motivated is the fact that I have lost 15lbs so far. Hang in there ❤️

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[algarf 5]

Thank you all so much for your valuable input and I wish you all the best of luck!

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[Love6374 1]

Hello,

I don't have a surgery date yet.I been doing my Meal Replacement shakes every morning. I drank 64oz of Water daily. I go to the gym three times a week. I'm on a low carb diet. I did this plan myself. Good luck

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[kmalcom28 29]

3-4 Protein Shakes each day

4 cups or more of dark green leafy veggies

broth

Sf Jello and popcicles.

[Tammy's life 5]

How important is it to stop coffee and caffeine months before surgery?

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[biginjapan 647]

How important is it to stop coffee and caffeine months before surgery?

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Do you want to be dealing with caffeine withdrawal immediately after surgery? I think it's a least a month or more before you can drink coffee again (if you can) after surgery. Quitting beforehand may make your life a bit easier post-op.

[biginjapan 647]

My pre-op diet starts on Thursday (for 3 weeks). I've posted this elsewhere, but basically, here it is:

No sugar, no caffeine, no dairy, no fruit, no smoking, no carbonation

My suggested meal plan is 2-3 (non-dairy) Protein shakes a day, and 2 small meals of at least 4 oz. of lean Protein (chicken, fish) and as many non-starchy vegetables as I want. 1-2 tbsp of healthy fat (avocado, olive oil, etc.) is also recommended with my meals.

I've also been requested to start taking Vitamins (Calcium citrate x3, B12, Multivitamin, plus probiotics) for 6 weeks prior to surgery, which I've been doing since the start of the new year.

[ella37 455]

I'm jealous of anyone who is allowed food. My pre op was one week of only liquids. It was mainly Protein shakes and Water then the night before was Clear Liquids. I did cheat twice and had a half can of tuna. I told my surgeon and he didn't really seem too shook up about it, he was just kinda like, "eh, it happens. do your best".

The pre op diet liquid diet was MUCH harder for me than the post op liquid diet. After surgery you won't be nearly as hungry and if anything you'll be working to get all your liquids in.

[erica_ozzy73 241]

My Pre op was...

Breakky- Optifast shake or dessert or bar

lunch - the same as breakky

dinner - the same as those ^^^^ up there plus unlimited restricted veggies.. meaning NO starchy ones

NO fruit

NO Protein

NO nothing that wasn't optislim or Optifast

No dairy

Yep I starved lol

Only Water or sugar free cordial b

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[Sleeveforme2017 144]

Mine is two weeks pre op low carb no calorie restriction eat lots of Protein

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[teeshan 19]

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[Sleeveforme2017 144]

Mine is high Protein but it's not liquid. Thank goodness. Good luck

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[Love6374 1]

I'm having surgery next week. March 6th. I'm so scared!!

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