Surgery on May 11th 2009

Kate08 · April 26, 2009

Hey everyone,

I'm getting my surgery done May 11th 2009. I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow for two weeks .. does anyone have any suggestions on what I can have otherwise I'm going to be living on sugar free Jello, Water, crystal light, and fat free chicken broth.. also what kind of Vitamins should I take in these two weeks leading up to my surgery .. I was going to take one adult Multivitamin once a day and Co-Q-10 50mg 3x a day..I need help!:laugh:

ParrotheadCathy · April 26, 2009

K20 Protein waters, sugar free popsicles, apple juice, white grape juice. The multivitamin should be fine. But where the heck is the protein in this? Nothing you mentioned sustains your body's need for protein.

CanadianGirl.ca · April 27, 2009

Hi Kate. I go for my surgery on May 12th and have been doing a pre-op diet for a week already. (I get to have 2 Protein Shakes and a Protein Bar a day for 3 weeks.) Some days go really well and others I'm STARVING. I do get to have the same sugar free stuff that you mentioned but I don't find it all that satisfying but who would, right?! It really helps me to read all of the posts on here- I find it so encouraging. Would love to keep in touch with you for some added support as we go through this at the same time. :thumbup:

Snowball · April 28, 2009

Hopefully I will get a date tomorrow. Everything is cleared through insurance so this should be my appointment that sets up the pre op diet...I am dreading that BUT I will live.

You do need more protein and things to keep you healthy. Did you have a dietician help you set up for this? If not....I would call the Dr and voice my concerns....

Keep us posted...ok?

Good luck!