diet

been a while since ive been on here how has everyone been?... I was just wondering what kind of preop diet they put you on so i can start it now!

Well before surgery I was basically told the normal stuff....cut out sugar, cut down on carbs, cut down on fat, cut out caffeine......increase fruits/veggies/lean protein  6 small meals....start to exercise even if it is walking 5 minutes each day until you can do more.

I put MYSELF on a SELF INFLICTED full liquid low fat 0 added sugar diet for 1 week prior to surgery cause I had gained weight since consult and my surgeon's rule is if you gain weight prior to surgery - you don't get surgery.

The only "must thing" I had to do per my surgeon was clear liquids day before surgery nothing by mouth including gum, mints, breath strips, or medications, after midnight before surgery.

Good luck!

Pam

I had to do a 3 month diet and exercise plan for my insurance - the diet really consisted of seeing and working with a nutritionist who put me on an 1800 calorie/day diet - like Pam I really just cut out sweets and a lot of carbs and starting working out - walking first, then I joined a gym. Without really killing myself I lost 33 lbs over those 3 months and it really helped me prepare for surgery.

I had surgery the same place as Pam (Barix) but a different surgeon *****quired a 10-day clear liquid diet prior to surgery - the first few days were the hardest , but it got easier and I lost another 17 lbs doing that - so going into surgery I had lost a total of 50 lbs - the surgeon was thrilled - I was thrilled - and my surgery and recovery went very well because of it.

Check with your surgeon and/or nutritionist to see what suggestions they have.

Best of luck to you - Kathy

Hi,
I have to do a 6 month documented diet(with dietician). today was my first visit and she has me on 1500 calories fruits3, veggies4,dairy2,protein7,fats?oils0-1,grains and starches9  per day(she gave me a list).
I am starting tomorrow. I also had to meet with a fitness dude who told me walk, work on flexability then add weight training .

OOOps i forgot cut out caffeine, any added sugars(sugar substitutes are ok), bad snacks chips, popcorn etc, carbonated beverages,avoid fried,fatty,greasy foods. No chewing gum.