Newbie Question

Hello everyone!  This is my first post and I hope I get the hang of this site...just one question. What do you do when you go on the 10 day diet before surgery?  Do you immediatly quit eating food and only have liquids or do you progress to liquids?  I know I have a few months before surgery but I would like to know. Thanks!

Welcome Aunt Jenn! I just talked with Abby, one of the nutritionists at OWLO yesterday. I haven't had the pre-op orientation class yet (that's next week), but I did have my first nutrition visit and got a large booklet/handout for my OWLO notebook. I did ask about the 10 day pre-op diet and she said only the last 3 days before surgery are liquids only. The 7 days before do have real food, but I don't know the details of that part of the diet until next week. BTW, Abby was adorable and very nice and informative. She gave me her card and phone number to call any time with questions. She'll also be teaching my pre-op class on the 17th. The pre-op orientation is an entire day and the diet teaching is just a portion of it. I'm looking forward to the class! Feel free to ask any more questions that any of us might be able to help with and I hope you're having a great week!

Thanks for you reply...My mother-in-law used Dr. Keith so I will look at her folder of stuff!  I didn't even think about that!  Good luck with your surgery!

The notebook should have tabs for the different sections. Check under the pre-op orientation section and also the nutrition sections. ; )

Welcome to the OK Forum aunt jenn!  It has been so long since I did my pre-op I don't have any good advice for you on it!!  I'll have to try to remember!! Please come here for support though!!  We will try to answer as many questions as we can!!  Or direct you to the appropriate place!! Good Luck!!!!

Jenn, Welcome to Oklahoma OH. My pre-op diet was different than yours, however, I just wanted to drop in and wish you the best of luck on your WLS journey, Rita

Best of luck to you on the pre-op....trust me from someone who just hit stage two today, its the hardest part.  But if I can do it (ask Ruth how much I have *****ed) ANYONE can do it.  If you have any questions feel free to ask. Welcome

Thanks for the welcome everybody!!  I'm sure I will be asking a lot of questions.  Everbody have a good weekend!

My pre-op diet was days, and to be honest with you I cheated.  twice.  I know I know.  But still my surgery was successful.  For me I had my "Last Dinner"  the it was liquids.  I went back and forth on different high protien, low cal drinks.  I recommend slim fast low cal chocolate. not to bad.  I was liked the Myoplex high protein, however it rasied my blood sugar too much. But if thats not an issue.  Your doc and nut will talk to you about how to process with any pre-op diet. Just know that no matter how many people tell you this, "IT REALLY IS THE HARDEST PART" Best of luck to ya