Surgery date!

Got my surgery date at my results visit today. I have to start my LRD on Friday. Not looking forward to it! Hoping I don't kill any family or co-workers! ?

Congrats!

Congrats! The pre-op diet is pretty rough. Wish I could tell you different, but you have this!!!!

Curious, what is the pre-op diet for VSG? I'm sure it may vary between surgeons but, just to get an idea, would be great.

Thanks!

Kelly

For me is was 3 week liquid diet. Could have 3 protein shakes a day with only clears like sugar free jello, popsicles, water, crystal light, and broth. My team referred to it as the liver shrinking diet.

edited to say: sorry it was two weeks, but felt like an eternity, then I think I had another 2-3 weeks post surgery of the same diet.

The week before surgery is 5 shakes a day and clear liquids. No solids at all. I'm on week 1 so I get to have a lean green dinner and some bariatric bars during the day along with shakes. Week 2 will be the killer.

Congratulations! My surgeons office had me do a 2 week pre-op diet - was hungry for the first couple of days but after that it was much easier. You got this!!!

I am on a 2 week LDR. 1st week is shakes with small bariatric advantage bars and crisps in between and a lean green dinner. The 2nd week is 5 shakes a day and that's it.