If your Dr only requires a 3 day liquid diet....

Does it make it better if I do 2 weeks?

I'm thinking it might be better for my liver and also the surgeon but since most doctors vary on what they tell you....I wanted your opinion.

Also, what is really considered a liquid diet? Does oatmeal, yogurt, cottage cheese count as part of it?

I know these are probably some dumb questions but I honestly don't know.

Thanks for any assistance you can provide!

Liz

Hi Liz,
I am having my surgery on 3-26 and I started my 3 day diet today. I have heard that starting even earlier is better to reduce gas and for a quicker recovery time. However, I am doing the 3 day pre-op diet which is clear liquids only (sugar free juices, clear broth,and jello). I am also going to cleanse out by drinking a 10oz bottle of Magnesium Citrate tomorrow. So I hope that does it for me..

I tryed to eat all of the things that I enjoyed most this pass two weeks but it's all clear liquids from now on..
Hope this helped..I wish you well, and see ya on the loosers bench soon!
Tennille

Three Day Liquid diet is CLEAR liquids.  The sooner you can start this, the more your liver will shrink and the easier it is for the surgeon to work, as well as giving you a huge jump start on your weight loss.  I know from before that Shirley did tell patients that IF you simply cannot make it, you could have some chicken, but I would really try to do the clear liquids.

Oatmeal, cottage chhese and yogurt......NO.

It is a bit rough for the first day, but then you will be alright.

Thank you Greenbay girl!

I eased into it - 5 days no sugar, 5 days low-carb, 5 days protein drinks only, 1 day clear liquids. You could adjust to your own schedule. It helps you keep from crashing trying to do too much too soon.

That's a great idea Larissa!

Since I have 2 weeks to get ready, I will start on the sugar and carbs.

We'll do it together. Than report post-surgery together. And get skinny together, ha!

Sounds like a great plan!

I want in on the helping each other through the pre op diet!!!

I started low carb on Monday and will do the 3-5 days liquids before the 5th. What they say about getting to the third day was definitely true for me. :)

Emily

Ok then - three ladies, three different doctors in Mexico, almost the same surgery (VSG is half the DS, right? lol), all within days of each other.

We'll just have to keep posting and sharing!