Pre-op Liquid Diet? :-s

My surgery is on 3/2/04, and I started my liquid diet today, and I need help, I am not sure what I can actually eat? anyone out there that can help me? thanks!

You didn't get any direction from the doctor? Oh my. Well, when I have had to do liquids, it's been creamed soups, broths, you shouldn't have any solids in the soups. And stock up on protein shakes, you want to be sure you get your protein. Hugs, Mo (doing the 31 day boogie )

Claudia, 1st Welcome to the Marchers!!! 2nd - Call your doctor - your doctors office should have specific instructions as to what you can and cannot have for your pre-op diet. My doctor want's his patients to "shrink" the fat around their livers. His diet is as follows. Days 1 - 7 Brkfst - Hi Protein meal replacement (HPMR) or Carnation Instant Breakfast (CIB) Mid AM - Fruit Drink or Carb Solutions Bar Lunch - 1/2 HPMR or CIB plus 1/2 small salad or 1/2 Lo fat Sandwich Mid PM - Fruit drink or Carb Solutions Bar Dinner - 1/2 HPMR or CIB plus 1/2 small salad or 1/2 Lo fat Sandwich After Dinner - Fruit drink *Unlimited Diet soft drinks, unsweetened tea ( artificial sweetner OK)coffee *Drink 64 oz of water daily //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Days 8-9-10 Bkfst: HMPR or CIB Mid-AM 1 cup broth or Drink Replacement Lunch: HMPR or CIB Mid-PM 1 cup broth or Drink Replacement Dinner: HMPR or CIB After Dinner: Drink Replacement *take a mulitivitamin with Iron daily. Again though, call your Doctor first. Va 11 sunrises until my new life begins!!

Claudia - Well, you're going to feel like you get nothing But, liquid is better than clear liquid diet. You can have basicly anything that runs off the spoon- as long as it meets other restrictions- also stay away from anything with red color 2 days before your big day-soups, runey mash tators, broth and everyones fav J-E-L-L-O- anything you don't have to chew. 10 days ,bummer, just come and vent when it gets to ya. Maybe Court Jester of Marchers!! Betsy

Thanks everyone... I did receive instructions from my Dr. but it's a lot harder than I thought...Today I had protein shake and for lunch I just had chicken broth w. crystal light....and I am starving! I just want to make sure I do everything right. I'm so glad this group exist...I am very nervous about my upcoming surgery, all the bad thought come in my mind as the day approaches. Thank again!....

Hi, Claudia! Hey, everyone's nervous about their upcoming re-plumbing. That's why we're all hanging out here. (Oh, you thought it was for the Gift Bags equalivent to those given out at the Academy Awards, eh? That was all a publicity stunt started by Joy(ful C) and Mo...worked, didn't it? ). Whenever you just can't DEAL with it anymore, look at the top of this list of "subjects", hit that "post" button, and type away. That's how ya get it outta yer system. Then that's when WE step in. You'll feel a lot better after (unless you've laughed so hard your ribs hurt...it's happened....). Sounds like you're doin' alright so far. Hang in there 'n holler when ya need us! Welcome to the Marchers!! Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles Zero-minus-18 and counting!

My doctor requires liquid diet evening before surgery only.