Question:
Does anyone know were I can get help to help pay for the diet produces

I am total confused about the pe-op liquied diet. Please I need someone to walk with me through this time of confusion and stress. just-ducky Please help!    — just-ducky (posted on January 1, 2008)

January 1, 2008
You need to contact your doctor's office. Every doctor has their own idea of what a pre-op diet needs to be. For example, mine was clear liquids the day before, nothing by mouth after midnight, and that's it. But, that doesn't mean that's what your doctor wants, and if you don't follow what your doctor wants, you could end up with your surgery postponed.
   — Shirley D.

January 1, 2008
My surgeon had no liquid diet pre-op protocol, nor does he require a pureed form for the first few weeks past surgery. Every surgeon has his own. My surgeon recommended low carb, high protein, good water intake and exercise--those things you'll have to past surgery anyway. It worked for me--I lost 17 pounds the 3 weeks prior to surgery.
   — Dave Chambers

January 1, 2008
I agree with Shirley, contact your physicians office. I'm somewhat surprised this hasn't been gone over with you already via the doctor's protocol for surgical patients. I would not wait, call first thing tomorrow. And follow what your physician wants you to do/eat/drink to a "t", so as not to complicate anything for your procedure. The costs, in my opinion are not terribly steep...often, most items can be purchased at your local Wal-mart. Some, not all, that is... your doctor may have a special regimen. Good luck and Happy New You in the New Year! Leslie
   — LuvNSummer