pre-op protein drinks

my doctor doesnt require the pre-op liquid diets and I am wondering how many of you are required to do the pre-op protein by your MD?? Sounds like a great idea for behavior modification or habituation. come'on JULY 8th Jennifer .... Hot in Texas

jen where mission, im houston is that close?

hey sue.... Mission is way down south on the border with mexico about a 5 hr drive from H-town.

I've also heard that in can help "shrink" the liver, making it easier for them to get around in there. Not sure if that's true - but it is thought provoking. I am required to have two meal replacements and a sensible meal the week before surgery, and then liquids of some sort the 2 days before, and then of course the dreaded bowel prep. My doc did tell me that it was in some ways a test of your will. He said you'd be surprised how many people just can't tolerate not eating, and back out of the surgery. I've done all liquids for 3 months before - I know I can do this! HUGS! Kimberly

hey kimberly, yes you can do this... I did that 3 months liquid diet too back in the early 90's so if you did that you surely can do this. Jennifer

Kimberly, My doc requires an "Atkins/South Beach" style diet for 10-14 days prior. Here's his reasoning: "The purpose of this diet is to use up the glycogen that is stored in your liver. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates. Depleting your liver's glycogen stores shrinks the liver so it does not have to be moved so much during surgery." I've done Atkins many times before so the next two weeks shouldn't be too bad. Good luck all. Maria

AHA! I'm smarter than I thought! LOL I knew it had something to do with your liver! HUGS! Kimberly

My doctor hasn't required me to be on any special diet. But that might change on Tuesday when I go pre-register.

My doctor requires a pre-op Optifast liquid diet. The want me to lose 10% of my body weight which relates to aound 25 pounds for me. So they put me on the diet three weeks before surgery date. The nutritionist set my date to start my diet before I got my date for surgery so I don't know if they would have me start a week later or not but I'm not going to ask because it will do me good to start early so I'm starting tomorrow. As for tonight?????? Dairy Queen here I come!!!! Janice

hi jen..if i may call you jen, i am doing the pre-protien, my dr tells me that it is a good idea to pack in the protien pre-op so that you heal faster, and you wont have as much hair loss. i have a great yummy shake i make in the mornings let me know if you want to know how to make it!!