1 day pre op diet!

[Health 2]

My doctor told me I could do a 1 day pre op diet. Is that normal? Am I the only one? Please help, I’m confused.

[Hop_Scotch 1,630]

Pre-op plans vary significantly. Some surgeons require a two week (or more) program regardless of the personal circumstances of the person. Other surgeons will tailor their pre op program to the person, Some surgeons don't do a pre-op plan regardless, just a typical pre surgery plan which would apply regardless of the surgery.

I imagine your pre-op plan for one day would be just fluids?

It may be that our surgeon doesn't do a typical WLS pre-op plan or based on your personal circumsances a pre-op weight loss diet (to lose weight or shrink liver) is not required.

May be worth your while to talk to your surgeon or their staff about your confusion, they would be able to explain to you better than we could why the surgeon has given you the pre op plan of one day only.

[BigSue 1,356]

Lucky you! I had a 2-week pre-op diet. The first week was 3 Protein Shakes plus one small meal per day, and the second week was just 4 Protein shakes per day. It was rough! But yes, pre-op diets vary a lot, and some surgeons don't even require them (except for the last day before surgery, like yours). The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver to make it easier for the surgeon to access your stomach. Some surgeons go on a case-by-case basis, so if your BMI is on the lower end (~40) and/or you don't carry a lot of weight in the midsection, the surgeon may not think it is necessary. Some surgeons are comfortable working around the liver even if it hasn't shrunk.

The bottom line is, your surgeon knows what he or she is doing, so as long as you follow your surgeon's instructions, you should be fine.

[catwoman7 11,209]

count yourself as one of the lucky ones. Most of us have to go through a grueling week or two, but some surgeons don't require one at all.

[Health 2]

You guys made me feel much better! Thank you

[RickM 1,747]

I only had a day before diet along with a bowel prep (like for a colonoscopy) which is a bit of overkill for a VSG, but quite appropriate for a DS like my wife had with the same practice. Much rather have that than the multi-week liquid things that some practices impose.

[Kimberly1983@@ 16]

21 hours ago, Health said:

My doctor told me I could do a 1 day pre op diet. Is that normal? Am I the only one? Please help, I’m confused.

I was given a one day pre op diet I was a lil confused but I’ll take it

[Health 2]

Okay now I’m definitely ready for my one day pre op diet! Now I just have to buy my Protein haven’t stock on anything.

[Kimberly1983@@ 16]

Yesss get it out the way chicken broth beef broth Protein Shakes sugar free popsicles drinks zero sugars I went on a spree once I reached my goal and was approved Glad I did because when u take Covid test quarantine is mandatory