PRE OP diet

[AAA022414 13]

I have completed all requirements for my insurance company and surgeon except for one. lose 10 lbs. I've lost 4...not too bad. However I meet with my surgeon tomorrow and then they will submit to the insurance company. I have UHC and through my plan you have to talk to the same person everytime who is a nurse who also with approve/deny your surgery. She said she would have an answer within 3 days! holy cow! anyway if that's the case then by friday feb 8th I should have some sort of answer. so that means I really need to lose the last 6+ lb. So my question is for those of you who went on a pre-op liquid diet...what did you eat? and how often? Breakfast, lunch and dinner? were you hungry? did you feel as if you needed to snack and if so what do you snack on? Thanks! Allison

[Kimberly Henson Edwards 0]

broth chicken, veggie, beef, sugar free popscicles, crystal light, some propel fitness Water, Jello, lots of jello, and drink lots of water.

[CynthiaMcC 0]

My diet consisted of the same things, Water, broth, Jello, sugar free popsicles, Propel ... no dairy, no Protein. I lost 14 pounds in about 8 days. Good luck to you.

[shortgal 5]

you could try a mostly liquid high Protein diet. B'fast and lunch, a high calorie shake like Atkins advantage, then for dinner a small salad with grilled chicken or grilled shrimp.

If you feel you need something in between, open a can of green beans(or spinach) and eat about 1/3 of the can. Or have one cup serving of low sodum beef or chicken broth. Don't add high carb veggies like corn or carrots to your salad or for in between snacking.

Drink Water in between meals.

Stick to high Protein and limit your carbs. You'll drop the weight in about 5 to 6 days.

[karengrace 0]

I am 12 days out and I have (2) SLIMFAST shakes & a LEAN CUISINE. YES! I am hungry. I drink Water, ice tea, broth & since I was told I can eat "anythin green"; I microwave spinach when I get really hungry.

Perservere, it will be worth it!

Karen