Pre-op liquid diet

Hi everyone! Well, August 11 is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited! And a bit nervous, I will admit! I had my last visit with my dietician and received my pre-op diet instructions. Starting 7/28, I will be on a liquid diet. This will entail three protein shakes daily, unlimited beverages such as water, decaf tea, etc. and vegetables with no added fat. Then, as of 8/9, I will be on liquids only until surgery. I am definitely not complaining about what I have to do, as I trust my surgeon completely and know that there is a reason for this, but was just wondering if you all had to do liquid diets for two full weeks pre-op? What were your pre-op diet orders? Denise

I have no orders for pre-op liquid diet. Must be surgeons choice. God bless you and your recovery from surgery.!

First Congratulations on your surgery date. I'll be tailing behind you on the 24th. I am going for my Nutrition Class on Tues.7/27. So I guess I will find out about what I will be doing then. So I will email you and tell you then. Debbie

Wow, thank you all for the replies! It has been helpful reaidng about what everyone else has to do pre-op. I am so excited for all of us! August is going to be a great month, guys. And just think; August 2005 we will all be on the beach in bikinis! ;) Thanks again for the responses. Hugs, Denise P.S. Debbie, I would love to hear from you after your class 7/27! Good luck!

Hi Denise I'm a Denice too but with a C my Dr. is having me do 2 days of clear liquids berore surgery and nothing after midnight the night before she said it shrinks the liver so it is out of the way better for the surgery. I have to say has exited as I am it's gonna be to long days! Good luck Denice

Denise, My surgery is August 3, 2004. So excited I can't stand it. I start my liquid diet Monday July 26, 2004. My surgeon explained it like this - to shrink my liver so he can do it lap instead of open. Less time off from work, quicker healing, smaller scars. It's worth it to be a size 12-14 after being a 9x men's clothing for me. Much luck with everything. Lisa

Hi Denise, I am scheduled for surgery 8/3//04...can't wait! My pre-op diet is 1000 calorie, low fat, high liquid 5 days before. I have a list of yes and no foods that are allowable on this. The reason is to shrink the liver, like some of the others have mentioned. I may suck it up and do shakes and liquids before too, just to be on the safe side and get in more fluids before I go, but most likely just for a day or two... Congragulations and good luck, Anne

My surgery is Tuesday August 10th and my surgeon has me on liquids from Sunday night at midnight until surgery. Wow...two weeks seems like a long time. But you are right, each surgeon has their own plan! Good luck to you! Tiffany

hi denise! i have no pre-op dietary changes at all. dr says nothing to eat or drink after midnight. i am having the lap band, so i might put myself on liquids for a couple of days anyway. there has to be a good reason to do liquids...i know one is to shrink the liver for easier lap surgery. one good thing about the liquids is youll lose a bunch of weight even before surgery! good luck! susan lap 8/10 NY

Howdy! I just have to do clear liquids on the day before surgery, but no red liquids - the Doc says it can really mess with the surgery. I also have 2 saline laxatives to take (10:30 AM and 6:00 PM) Can I just say...YUCK!!! Two weeks does seem like a long time, but think of the weight that will go even before you go in! Best Wishes, Amy (8/4/04 RNY) 9 days!!