Pre-op Diet

lizzie_07 · 10-12-2007, 08:58 PM

Well, for those of you who have a pre-op diet like myself (2 weeks), I thought I'd start a new thread in advance to post your struggles, questions, advice, etc.

Good luck everyone! =)

Elizabeth

Cota129 · 10-12-2007, 10:34 PM

I got my surgery date today, 11/8, and have to do 10-14 days of pre- surgery liquids. My doctor recommended Unjury. I just ordered some. It's time to get this show on the road!!

luv2read · 10-12-2007, 10:40 PM

I've been on a 2-week liquid diet -- my surgery is Monday. I used Unjury and LOVE it! Be sure to drink lots of water. That will help.

lindseyann2u · 10-14-2007, 12:46 PM

Hi,

I'm three weeks into my pre-op diet and have lost 17 pounds. My pre-op diet will last as long as it takes to get my surgery scheduled. Hopefully, I'll get a date in early November. (Scheduling snafu kept me from going ahead in late October.) Thankfully, my doctor doesn't require a liquid diet -- although I could do it. I did Optifast for 3 months once, not one bite of solid food (no cheats) in the entire time, and after the first 3 or 4 days I was never hungry.

I eat an AmazeRX protein shake for breakfast, a green salad w/chicken for lunch, and usually a Lean Cuisine for dinner. If I have a snack, it is a low-fat string cheese stick or carrots w/peanut butter. I keep my calories at 950-1150.

It's going pretty well, and I'm super-motivated.

lindseyann2u · 10-14-2007, 12:48 PM

Where do you get Unjury? Is it a mix? Do you mix it with water or milk? I use AmazeRX, which has 17g of protein and NO sugar. It tastes good, but I have to order from the Internet with a 10-day lag time for reorders.

luv2read · 10-14-2007, 08:22 PM

You can get Unjury online, also, and I think the turnaround is really quick. Vanilla and chocolate you mix with milk, strawberry and chicken broth you mix with water. You might check with your local hospital and see if they carry it. That is actually where I get it -- from the pharmacy at the hospital. It is really good.

lizzie_07 · 10-14-2007, 09:02 PM

I've decided to start my pre-op diet tomorrow (monday) instead of friday. I'm ready to get this weight loss started. My surgeon has a strict pre-op diet where I essentially have an option of fat free yogurt, cottage cheese, or fish/chicken with particular veggies for each meal. I practiced yesterday to see if I could handle it, and it wasn't too bad as long as I kept myself busy. I know one day is nothing compared to doing it for weeks, so we'll see how it goes. I'm curious to know what everyone else's pre-op diet is, if they have one. I know they vary a lot from surgeon to surgeon.

Elizabeth

Cota129 · 10-15-2007, 08:24 AM

Even though I don't have to start my liquids only pre-op diet until 10/29, I'm starting today so I can phase it in. It doesn't make sense to me to go from food to only liquids over night. I have Unjury for at home and Atkins Advantage to take to work. I am having liquid for one meal this week, 2 meals next week and then go into full liquid until 11/8 surgery date. My sister, who had GBS 6 years ago, said she went from food to full liquids over night and by day 3, would have been happy to eat the floor! I'm hoping to avoid that......my floors are linoleum or carpet. Not the best diet!

KristinaDawnB · 10-15-2007, 09:10 AM

Ok so my original surgery date was on October 19th and I was instructed to be on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks. Well I was halfway done with my diet and I got the news..... the had to reschedule me for Nov 2. I lost literally 18 pounds!!! So now I have incorporated healthy food and next week I wills tart the process all over. Oh and for those of you that are insecure about the pre-op liquid diet (if you have one) It really does get easier after the 3-4 day. I PROMISE!

lindata · 10-15-2007, 01:02 PM

All I have to do is protein shakes 3x/day and clear liquids like broth in between for two weeks pre-surgery.
Linda

CCFRA · 10-17-2007, 07:10 PM

Good I start October 30 for 2 weeks keep in touch CheersCynthia

lindata · 10-19-2007, 10:12 PM

Started pre-op diet. Not too bad! First day to the new me!
Linda

dream'n2bthin · 10-20-2007, 08:11 AM

I have a bad habit of jumping into things with full force and then getting bored or I fall off the "wagon" and never get back on. So in an effort to change this pattern I felt like it would be a good idea the start the pre-op diet now slowly. Anyone else like that?

I 'm drinking 1 unjury shake a day. I'm amazed that I lost 4 lbs this week. :faint: I guess it's an eye opener as to how many calories I'm really consuming in a day. Can't wait to see what happens when I really start the pre-op diet 2 wks prior to surgery.

Oh and is anyone else having trouble getting water in. I'm haveing an aweful time of it. Suggestions would be helpful. I know that this IS a habit I really need to get into.

Longhorn · 10-20-2007, 01:24 PM

I started my pre-op diet today. It's just a low-carb diet with an eye on low-fat. I have one of those toasters that cooks an egg and heats a slice of Canadian bacon at the same time, resulting in a sandwich similar to an Egg McMuffin. So I made the egg and bacon without the muffin and added a slice of low-fat cheese. That was pretty filling and a good start! But I need to go to the store and stock up.

I'm almost out of diet soda and I won't be getting any more. I'm going to start drinking Propel instead, something I already like. I'm also going to get one of those coolers that plugs into the car's lighter socket so that I can have cold drinks when I commute. I realized yesterday that the reason I like diet soda is that I like my drinks cold and the carbonation makes a drink "feel" cold even when it's not. I really don't like room-temperature water or other drinks and I don't like drinks that are diluted by ice (well, then water would be okay. ;)) I'm not too picky, am I? But at my age, I've learned not to try to change too many things at once and there will be enough changes just getting used to chewing more and eating more slowly.

Holiwood · 10-20-2007, 04:41 PM

Thats good to know.... I'm on day 3!!!