Carnation Sugarfree Instant Breakfast
I am in the" waiting on insurance approval" stage and I just found out my surgeron's office has changed the 10 days before surgery of Full liquid diet to 2 weeks of Carnation Instant only:4-5 shakes per day with only two allowed to be made with skim milk, the rest in water. From my calculations that's 60 cal x max 5shakes =300 calories per day( more with two skim milks) That seems drastic to me with trying to work full time up until the day of surgery. As a nurse and taking call I could be up 24 hours in one day. I have a support group meeting tomorrow to make sure this is the only option but just wanted to see what everyone thought about this.
Molly B. (RN) HW/SW/CW:245/233/138 Surgeon goal:150
I think that it is unrealistic to expect someone to do that for 10 days prior to surgery.
My Nutritionist said 3 CIB shakes w/skim milk a day and lite dinner (chicken breast w/steam veggies or small salad) in the evening. Then clear liquids only the day before surgery.
I would get with the doc or nut and get clarification on what your supposed to do prior to surgery.
My Nutritionist said 3 CIB shakes w/skim milk a day and lite dinner (chicken breast w/steam veggies or small salad) in the evening. Then clear liquids only the day before surgery.
I would get with the doc or nut and get clarification on what your supposed to do prior to surgery.
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I have to agree. I'd totally ask about it at your support group if there is a staff member from your surgeon's office. I'd mention your job and schedual.
Good luck hun!!
Good luck hun!!
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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Thanks for everyone's input. I didn't get any answers at the meeting the other night. They call it support group but I would call it a informational/lecture seminar. I did meet another woman who feels the same and we are going to try and organize a real support group for this side of Oklahoma.
The office did forward my question onto the surgeons but I haven't heard an answer yet. 300-480 calories per day for two whole weeks pre-op just has to be wrong.
The office did forward my question onto the surgeons but I haven't heard an answer yet. 300-480 calories per day for two whole weeks pre-op just has to be wrong.
Molly B. (RN) HW/SW/CW:245/233/138 Surgeon goal:150
What did you finally find out about this. My doc wants me taking 2 8oz liquid protein shakes and the third meal a salad and a little bit of meat. I am 3 and a half months out yet before I can even have the surgery due to insurance requirements. I can understand a couple weeks prior to the surgery but 3.5 months out. Did anyone have to do this as well?
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