Question:
preop liquid diet

8 days before surgery doc expect me to lose 20 lbs. l000 calorie diet only .One more test 4 heart stress test .Already tired...can anyone relate ?    — domino1123 (posted on November 28, 2006)

November 28, 2006
Hi, you can add protein powder to your liquid that you are on for a increase in your energy and remember to keep your water intake at a min. of 48oz daily (this is water only). Also, the doc's usually put you on the liquid diet to help shrink your liver to make it easier to do the bypass and decrease the risk of complications. Keep your chin up, you are almost there... don't get discouraged now.....
   — Kari_K

November 29, 2006
I had to lose 20 pounds in 13 days on an 800 calorie diet. I thought I would die for the first 4 days. After that, I became uninterested in food. I tried to keep thinking about how the surgery was going to change my life for the better. I honestly believe that had I not had to do the liquid diet, I would have had hard time after surgery. My stomach was much more used to less food. The doctors also want you to lose weight because they want you to show them that you are dedicated to your new lifestyle. Best of luck to you!
   — Jenn F.