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Yes! And I have learned that every doctor has a different plan for different people. I was only allowed 3 Protein Shakes, one Protein Bar, and zero calorie liquids for my preop. A girl I know told me her dr wasn’t too strict about the preop and she went out to dinner the night before her surgery. I was SO jealous, but I had to realize that I felt that way because I have a food addiction, and I can’t compare what I need and what my doctor suggests to anyone else.

Keep a journal, note what is happening when you want to eat (helps you figure out if you have triggers) and countdown to surgery :) best of luck! You can do it!

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It is very interesting how different surgeons want their patients to pre-op. My pre-op diet is Protein Shakes, sugar-free Clear Liquids, sugar-free, Jell-O sugar-free popsicles –that’s it. I am on day three, it is easier than day one. I know I can do it, it’s mind over matter. This is a lifestyle change. If you can’t hang with the preop, how are you going to manage the post op. 🤓

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My pre-op is 3-4 oz Protein and 1.5 cups nonstarchy veggies at each meal. One or two meals a day can be subbed with a low carb Protein Shake.

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My diet is Breakfast: Protein Shake, Morning Snack: fruit, not to exceed 1/2 cup, Lunch: Protein shake, Afternoon Snack: Protein Shake or 6oz FF Yogurt, dinner 3-6oz Lean Protein and steamed veggie or garden salad with light vinaigrette, Evening snack (optional): Protein Shake.

It starts tomorrow for me, I am a bit nervous about it, but will be fine. I'm happy i'm not fully limited to liquid until the night before where it's all clear liquids.

Good Luck everyone!

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Day 6 of my 14 day pre-op diet. I can have 3 Protein Shakes a day and as much 'clear' liquid as I want. Mostly I eat sugar free Jello and popsicles with some chicken stock at night. Considering I'm taking in less than 500 calories a day, it's been surprisingly easy. I'm not constantly hungry and really only get a little hungry come meal times. The only complaint I have is I've lost zero weight. Which is kinda disheartening :(

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On 3/10/2019 at 10:00 PM, NikkiRn said:

It is very interesting how different surgeons want their patients to pre-op. My pre-op diet is Protein Shakes, sugar-free Clear Liquids, sugar-free, Jell-O sugar-free popsicles –that’s it. I am on day three, it is easier than day one. I know I can do it, it’s mind over matter. This is a lifestyle change. If you can’t hang with the preop, how are you going to manage the post op. 🤓

Mine is the exact same. I am on Day 1. It's not been too bad so far but I know tonight and tomorrow will be challenging. I think by Friday and Saturday I don't think it will be bad at all.

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7 servings of Optifast, no more than two cups of watery veggies. No more than two sugar-free popsicles. I've lost 15 lbs since Monday.

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It is very interesting how different surgeons want their patients to pre-op. My pre-op diet is Protein Shakes, sugar-free clear liquids, sugar-free, Jell-O sugar-free popsicles –that’s it. I am on day three, it is easier than day one. I know I can do it, it’s mind over matter. This is a lifestyle change. If you can’t hang with the preop, how are you going to manage the post op. [emoji851]
That's my liquid diet too.

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