Day 2 of Pre-op Diet and have questions
So I am on day 2 of the pre-op diet that my surgeon has placed me on and it was a 22 day diet. The question I have is this he has me on a 1 protein shake for morning, one shake for lunch, and chicken, fish, or eggs and a salad for dinner and a shake for night snack, doe this mean I can not have any thing else at all, or can I have a snack like broth, or corrects, or celery or something along those lines. 
I don't know what your surgeon's plan is. If you have questions, the best person to ask is him. Give his office a call in the morning. I would think you could have things like sugar free jello or sugar free popsicles, which are very low in calories, but if you're not sure, call and ask.
Kelly
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Definitely a question to ask your surgeon.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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The first few days of the pre-op diet are always the worst. It gets easier!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Yes I can say it is really rough and very very hard for me because it seems that everyone around me is ratting things that I like and everything smells AWSOME. Today is day 3 and it a little better. The thing is I like the shakes and they fill me up it's just the time from breakfast and lunch and lunch to dinner that I get hungry and need something to fill the hole.
I did email my surgeon today to ask about the chicken broth so I hope I get good news
Make sure that you have high protein shakes! The premier protein shakes are 30grams each and taste really good. Getting in a lot of protein each day before your surgery will help you rebound quickly I promise! I was getting in 150 grams of protein a day and had zero complications like dizziness or weakness after surgery.
Hi,
My surgeon allowed clear liquids including broth without imposing specific limits. Part of the intention of the Pre-Op diet is to reduce fat in the abdomen so everything is a bit more roomy or looser before surgery. Also, there is a high relationship between obesity and a fatty liver. The liver obstructs the site where the most work is done, so they are trying to reduce it in size. The suggestion in other posts is a great one, ask the doctor what they intend.
In short, the pre-op diet was the suckiest part for me. I was restricted to four shakes a day and clear liquids only, no meal, and full clear liquids for two days before surgery, and nothing to drink the night before. Everything smelled good and I was hungry all the time. I joked with my wife that I know how a vampire feels.
The good news is that I'm about five weeks post op, can eat all foods (except high-fat and high-sugar -- which part of my new lifestyle), have lost 75 pounds, and feel awesome!!! Grit your teeth and bear it, the promised land is in sight!!!!
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. Saint Francis of Assisi
