1st day of liquids

[Kathryn2003 0]

My 14 day pe-op diet starts the day after Thanksgiving. My doctor recommends having a protien shake for Breakfast and lunch then a small low/no carb regular dinner. He recommends this diet plan to all of his patients to not only reduce the size of the liver but the stomach as well.

Good Luck!

[Just-Ice 1]

My surgery is scheduled for January 13. My doctor requires me to be on a 10 day liquid diet, but it doesn't have to be CLEAR liquid - thank God!! I'm so very excited that it doesn't have to be clear!! I researched a lot of Proteins and settled on one made by GNC. It's called "Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60".. evidently the proteins are easier for your stomach to digest and there is no lactose in it to upset your stomach. I'm gearing up gathering things I will need.

[tdtucker 0]

I am on the same pre-op diet! The Optifast keeps me full, which really surprised me. I found a little Garlic Salt in the chicken Soup helps alot. I had to go through the liquid diet for Thanksgiving but it wasn't as bad as I thought. 2 days down and 12 days to go.

[Electrawoman 5]

Im so confused. My doctors office is closed. He has had me on lowfat hipro veg diet for 10 days. I thought I was supposed to start liquids today for surgery on Monday but I wasn't sure if it was Clear Liquids or not. Now I can't find ANY instrux except for the page that tells me about the lowfat hipro veg diet. I'm confused and hungry and not sure what to eat or drink at this point :thumbup:

[TinaM 0]

there should be an on call number electralady - i'd have them track the surgeon down.

if you don't want to do that I would go with the clear liquids

[Electrawoman 5]

I just started the clear like you suggested...better safe than sorry. But I am NOT happy about it! This sucks, ya'll! I have tried to talk myself into quitting so many times today. Please tell me the first day is the worst.

[Irishbookworm 0]

Don't quit Electralady! I'm on day 3 and it gets a little easier each day. Today I made some sugar free Jello and put it in little dessert cups and ate it with my baby spoon. Not exactly a fantasy dessert, but, something different than Protein shakes! Good luck! I'm jealous, your surgery is Monday! (P.S. if you can get to the store, try Progresso low sodium chicken broth. It's not bad and WAY better than Swanson!)

[Electrawoman 5]

I dont think I even get the Protein shakes...but I got to eat real food longer than most so it's an ok tradeoff :thumbup: Been eating Jello and popsicles. I made chicken Soup for the family and ate the broth from that. I also have some of the broth cubes in beef and chicken. I read somewhere that consumme is okay but I have no idea what that is. I am sure it is in the broth family. I'm gonna go google it. :biggrin: Thanks for the support. I need it!

[kimr55760 0]

Omg! Am I making this harder than it really is? I dnt know if Im going 2 b full off these liquids until my surgery on the 24th. How much do I buy, what do I buy? please help me

I started liquids on Monday and was ill for three days. What a shock! I didn't think I could make it two weeks but suddenly I found my grove and I've felt fine since. I was so relieved!

I think the secret is to keep sipping liquids in between "meals." Now, I feel fine other than (whispers) Constipation.< /p>

I need to figure that one out.

No wonder they make us do this two weeks before surgury. I would hate to be in recovery while adjusting to liquid diet at the same time!

[kimr55760 0]

I just started the clear like you suggested...better safe than sorry. But I am NOT happy about it! This sucks, ya'll! I have tried to talk myself into quitting so many times today. Please tell me the first day is the worst.

I would have to say the second day is the worst! I'm on day six but after three days I've felt great, though!

[ladons 0]

i started my pre-op diet yesterday, and i am trying to hang in there. First 3 days 3 shakes, liquid and Jello, last 10 days 2shakes and a small garden salad with FF dressing.

[dowhatitdo1 1]

well ur time is coming up soon and I wish u the best... I am recooperating from my surgery on the 24th keep me posted on ur journey...

[dowhatitdo1 1]

thanks sweety for ur help

[dowhatitdo1 1]

I am day four of a fourteen day liquid diet. The doc has me on meditrim only in chocolate flavor. I also can have 2 cups of vegetables through out the day.. I can switch up one of the shakes for a Protein bar from meditrim.. It is ok.. I have kind of cheated I guess cause I have had a popsicle and last night had a cup of chicken noodle Soup broth. No noodles just broth... I am definatley losing on this, but also have headaches, and no energy.. Which is not good with six kids.. But as of tonight only 10 days left... Yeah then I can go onto those other liquids and not feel like I have cheated..

I know it will get better just have to get through this... My hubby is being supportive and went out to get a shake for his breaky and lunch.. I love my hubby...

thanks so much

[dowhatitdo1 1]

I am on day four of my 14 day pre-op diet. I am doing Optifast. I have 4 shakes a day and one creamy chicken Soup ( which makes me want to gag, but I suffer through it):Yawn: I find that I am not hungry, but I still feel the urge to eat!!! I am being banded on Dec 2nd and I cannot wait!!!:sad::thumbup::sad::thumbup:

I wish u the best and a speedy recovery make sure that u have ur gas x strips for the gas that u will have after surgery. n be ready to walk that will help u as well. keep in touch let me know how everything goes. im recooperating from my surgery on the 24th of november....cnt wait to here from u