Pre-Op Diet

[Mallory95 34]

I start my 2 week liquid diet tomorrow. Any advice? I'm pretty nervous.

[leighabelle 9]

Personally, I didn't find it to be as bad as I thought it would be. The first few days were hard for me, not necessarily because I was hungry but because I missed the sensation of chewing. I'm on my last day of pre-op diet (surgery tomorrow) and I can proudly say I didn't cheat once! I just kept reminding myself that the pre-op diet was for my own good for surgery. I also relied heavily on chicken broth because I was getting really tired of the sweet Protein Shakes. Also, sugar free popsicles and Jello are great options too! Good luck!!

[Mallory95 34]

Popsicles and Jello are really good additional options. Thank you!

[GMen88 70]

Went to my pre-op class on Thursday and was SO happy to know that I could have popsicles and Jello because I'm almost certain I'm going to be tired of Protein shakes!

I start my liquid diet on Thursday. 4 shakes and 2 Protein Bars a day. Can have broth, popsicles, and jello also, along with Water, Crystal light, G2, etc. And one small banana a day to keep potassium up.

Trying to syke myself up to think it won't be as bad as it seems.

Good luck, OP. We've got this [emoji4][emoji4]

[Mallory95 34]

I'm definitely hoping it's not as bad as it seems!

[VSG4Mag 106]

I'm in the midst of mine.

I was told Protein pudding too. Make sugar free pudding with a scoop of unflavored Protein Powder.

I'm allowed 1 hard boiled egg, 1 protein yogurt, 1/2 cup protein pudding and 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese

I just made broth today (going to freeze some for post op) but I had some and it's a nice change