Newbie/Pre-Surgery Diet

Hello all!  I have been looking at this forum for the past two months and joined today because I FINALLY have a surgery date!  It's 12/01/2016.  I'm a bundle full of mixed emotions, however, mostly grateful and looking forward to embarking on this new journey. My doc did not put me on a pre-surgery diet. Any tips on what you did pre-surgery to shed a few more pounds?  Or tips on what I should bring to the hospital with me the day of.  Thank you all for your time and help! 

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!?

Here are some links to information you may find helpful:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weigh t-loss-surgery-journey/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosp tial-stay-what-to-pack/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-c are-after-weight-loss-surgery/

We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

Thanks :) I haven't explored the site enough to see the additional articles provided.  I enjoy reading everything I can get my hands on to be as educated as possible going into this. Thank you again.

Hi, MJ!  Congrats on your upcoming surgery.  I'm scheduled just a few short days before you.  Here's what the surgeon told me:

4 oz protein (aka meat) at every meal, at least four servings of fruits and four servings of veggies a day, lots of water

Now...what I've been doing...I cut back on everything, totally cut out the sugar and carbonation and very little carb intake.  A day of meals for me looks like what most people would eat post-RNY, so I'm setting myself up for success.  

So basically, high protein, low carb.  I don't have a special pre-op diet that the surgeon ordered.  He only required one day of clear liquids before surgery.

Good luck to you!

I appreciate you sharing. From what I have gathered, most people are doing a low-carb and/or liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery. I was surprised my surgeon did not require this. I'm hoping to shed at least 10 lbs before surgery. Good luck to you as well.

How long or if you have to do pre-op liquid diet depends on your BMI and the size of your liver.  I had to do a 2-week, but my BMI was 56.

I think it really depends on the program. My BMI is 35 and my surgeon requires a three week liquid diet.

I don't know about your doc, but I wasn't allowed to have caffeine after surgery. I decided to come off it before I had my vsg. I had a terrible headache for 3 days, even though I was down to only one cup then. I was appartantly a little grumpy too... As hubby took the kids and ran away from me! And said stay away from her, just stay away if you want to live! 

I didn't want to have to deal with withdrawals AND surgery pain at the same time.  2.5 years out and I still remember how rough caffeine was on me. I only drink decaf now (which only has a little). 

Good luck! 

Thank you for the feedback!  I've stopped all carbinated drinks but I'm stuck on Arizona's diet green tea. I know that it has caffiene but I love it because it comes in a can without carbination. Tricks my mind into thinking I'm grabbing a diet pepsi. That was hard for me to stop (diet soda)but doable nontheless. 

Congrats MJ!!!  I am so excited for you.  I did a 2 week low-carb diet pre-surgery.  I too was a bundle of emotions pre-surgery but I am sooooo grateful that I made this decision.  I am 3 months post-op and have no regrets.  You got this!  Welcome to the Loser's Bench