Pre op diet

My doctor has me on a pre op for only ten days. Is that the same for some of you? Most of the other people I have talked to, and most of the books I have read, say two weeks. I am very nervous. I have never had a planned surgery before, and it has given me lots of time to wonder and worry. However, it has also given me time to prepare, which is a nice change!

I too have to go on a pre op diet, but olny for 8 days. The first 7 are protien shakes and them 1 day of clear liquids.I am so nervous i can't remember the last time i felt like this about anything. I"ve had 2 previous surgeries that were preshceduled and i was no where as worried as i am about this one.I quess that i am so aprehensive is because that this come years in the making. I have thougth about this since i weight about 250 pounds. Now i'm at 360 and know that had i have done this sooner i would not have half the health issues that are demanding this now.
 Good Luck on your journey. Tina

Mine is the same, 8 days, I started this past Sunday. 

Tina, congrats on finally getting here.  I too, ahve considered it for years, but instead watched my weight go up and up.  Now at 390, I can't imagine doing anything else.  My life can't go on like this. 

I'm scheduled for 5/1.

Good luck to everyone.

May 1st that is great. Wish you lots of luck on this journey. Tina

 my surgery date is set for May 24 and I have the 2 weeks of Opti fast to do  good luck everyone

My date is 5/15. Have to do Optifast for 7 days, then clear liquid day before. I've been trying to adjust my diet by drinking 2 protein shakes a day for the last 2-3 weeks. Only problem is I am starving by dinner time and end up eating wrong thing...i.e. sandwich or burger on the go.

 My date is 5/14 and I start my 2 week optifast tomorrow!  I'm determined not to cheat!  Best of luck to everyone on their pre-op diets and a successful and simple surgery and recovery!  Can't wait to follow everyone's journey! 

I am on the liquid protein diet for 21 days. Yikes!

I was only it for 12 weeks a few years ago for another type of weight loss diet so it's not that bad but part of me is jealous that you guys can eat normal food for a little while longer.

My pre op diet has been a bit different...2 weeks of 3-4 protein shakes and 1 meal a day (didn't matter which meal but only 1 sensble one). Then 2 weeks of full liquid...I start the full liquid next week. I think the pre-op diet varies per surgeon and patient.

Hello, I am having my sugary on May 23 and this date can not come soon enough. I will start optifat May 7.  I'm also nervous on the upcoming  next two weeks with drinking the shakes and bars. I pray that everything goes well  for each and everyone of us. Best of luck .