5 days Pre Op. Liquid diet anyone?

I am having my rny on wed. and I just wondered if anyone had a certain diet that had to go by at this stage. Dr Sonnanstine is my surgeon and all I really see is a clear liquid diet the day before surgery.. High protein low carb for a week..
Is there anything else I should do just to make things easier in the long run?
I am so excited but still feel like someone is gonna pull the rug out from under me at any minute and tell me something fell through.
Thanks a ton!

I had to do 10 days liquids, then 2 days before surgery I started clear only.  It really wasn't bad.  You're lucky that you get to eat low carb.  It will give you ideas on what to eat after your surgery!  Good luck to you!

Hi
My doc told me NO carbs...oh, my is that tough.  Not much different than I am eating now, but I felt deprived. However now, I do not. I am sure you will make it.   good luck- teach

I wasn't given a diet - but told to practice after surgery eating habits, like 6 small meals, eating slower, high protein, drinking at least 64oz water a day - things like that.  I did a pre-surgery diet myself, because i wanted to drop a significant amount before hand, to ensure laparoscopic instead of open.  We will see if it has paid off on Tuesday!

I wish you the best of luck with your surgery!

Hi Jade (is that your real name?  I love it!)

Dr. S really never felt a true need for a diet before surgery unless he wants to shrink the liver ..the reason for the low carb..it actually will shrink it a bit ..the liver sits right on top of the area he is operating on ..so it's lifted up and away from the stomach with an instrument holding it up ..if a liver is large or "floppy" it can be annoying, but not impossible to operate around..
You will be just fine...you have a great doc taking care of you.
Please keep us informed of how you are doing..Good Luck!!!!

I only had to do Liquids for 2 days before my surgery, sounds like your on the right track right now. Good luck to ya, it gets better...just remember that.