Questions about LD and FLD etc and pre-op weight loss...

So I am wondering about the choices for the Clear Liquid Diet, Full Liquid Diet, Pureed and soft etc.  Does anyone have a master list of what you can have and/or what is good?  My doc said no red or purple before surgery...not sure about after. Also, has anyone else had surgery with Dr Ikramuddin?  I am wondering about the pre-surgical weight loss.  I think I am cutting it close to what he wanted me to lose.  Any idea how close they will let you be before they cancel the surgery?  I mean, he said 10 lbs...but that was right after baby, so I actually gained after that.  So if I only lose 6 lbs or 8 lbs...will he cancel???   Just curious what others know.  Thanks.

The LD will help you lose a couple pounds too.  I have not had surgery with Ikramuddin but LD's are pretty much the same -- broth, protein shakes, jello, popcycles, water, water, water....I did any kind of soup I liked and strained the liquid out and drank that -- still got the flavor but no solid.  Favorite was Mrs. Grass with the golden egg.  Made the soup, drained the noodles.  My favorite.  And I drank a lot of Slim Fast and Atkins Advantage.  Lost 16 pounds in 10 days. Good luck -- buckle down and get losing so you don't have to worry about surgery being rescheduled.  Maybe start the LD way early to make sure you qualify. XXOO

I agree with Barb...you need to buckle down and be serious about this...if it means doing the LD now..do it!! Some doctors do cancel the day of surgery if you haven't done as they ask. They figure if you can't do it now you won't do it later.  Do whatever you need to to lose that 10 pounds....this is important. You won't be sorry!! Hugs, connie d