Pre-op liquid diet weight loss?

Brandy K.
on 12/1/09 5:54 am - Garland, TX

So I'm curious... my surgeon is going to require that I be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to my surgery.  I know that's fairly common for we heavyweights.  Who else has done it and how much weight did you lose?

Mary M.
on 12/1/09 6:10 am - Minneapolis, MN
Many doctors require all WLS patients to do that.  They say it shrinks the liver, making access to the stomach easier.

I did it two weeks before my Sept. 29, 09 surgery. It wasn't that hard.  I was psyched for the surgery, plus it didn't leave me hungry much.  I lost 16 pounds in the two weeks.   My husband starts his tomorrow for his Dec. 16 RNY.
Mary

"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do."  John Wooden

 I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY!  Working on the next 25.  Then I'll tackle more...
Brandy K.
on 12/1/09 6:35 am - Garland, TX
I think the hunger is my biggest fear.  I just keep thinking of two weeks of doing nothing but drinking.... scary.   BUT, like you, I'm STOKED about the surgery and I think that's going to keep me grounded. 
Mary M.
on 12/1/09 9:19 am - Minneapolis, MN
You will probably be surprised how you aren't that hungry while doing it.  At least, I wasn't!  Try to keep busy and that will distract you and the time will go quickly.
Mary

"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do."  John Wooden

 I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY!  Working on the next 25.  Then I'll tackle more...
Amanda C.
on 12/1/09 9:30 am - Bardstown, KY
I don't know if my surgeon will have me have a liquid diet before surgery, but they do require a VERY low carb diet for 4-6 weeks prior to surgery to shrink the liver (like 15g or less!). We have also been encouraged to begin drinking protein shakes to get used to them and find out which ones we like (no two people like the same ones it seems). In transitioning to the EXTREME low carb diet, I have been having a protein shake for breakfast every morning. Now I am starting to have one for breakfast and sometimes for lunch (along with other low-carb foods). It may help doing it in stages than all of a sudden. Just a suggestion. www.vitalady.com is a great website for purchasing samples of a tons of varieties to find what you like.

Amanda
Brandy K.
on 12/1/09 9:13 pm - Garland, TX
Thanks for the link!  I was wondering how I could find the best protein powder without buying loads of mixes that I didn't like.
CeliaBloom
on 12/2/09 12:24 am
Hi Osage,

I've heard alot of post-ops enjoy Isopure. It's sold at GNC as well as several online vitamin shops. I actually use it too... I use the Vanilla ZERO-carb protein powder. Two scoops has 50g protein!! AND it's really yummy. I mix it with ice water and sip through a straw in the evenings as my "after dinner snack".

Others have said they have mixed it with milk, or milk/yogurt in a blender for a smoothie.
~ CeliaBloom

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Amanda C.
on 12/2/09 4:56 am - Bardstown, KY
That's what my concern was too - especially since most protein powders come in HUGE containers. I didn't want to spend the money on something I couldn't stand (of course, I hear that something that you liked pre-op you may HATE post-op, so who knows). I ordered one sample of everything (except maybe a couple that I knew from the start I probably wouldn't like a particular flavor). Then I saved the checklist that she sent with the package and have been writing comments next to them so I could remeber which one I really liked. So far I have really liked everything I have tried from Nectar. Everything from Allmax has been pretty bland. JMO.
InkdSpEdTchr
on 12/1/09 1:19 pm
At least it's only two weeks- I had to lose 40 lbs before I'd get the surgery and was on a protein/low carb diet for months!

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Moj_ Patti
on 12/2/09 1:02 am - Where the Jackalopes Roam, CA
I think I lost 22 pounds???

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