Confused about this pre-op diet

So, have decided to go ahead and purse the sleeve..yay! I've been reading over the manual they gave me and I'm a little confused about the pre-op diet. It's a 7 day low fat, low sugar and LOW PROTEIN liquid diet....the page says that I'll only be consuming 20 grams of protein a day in the form of a shake, milk or yogurt...could I be reading this wrong bc I really don't understand the low protein part...I thought generally pre-op diets were suppose to be high in protein???

I am looking at my nut packet right now and mine says 3 protein shakes a day with between 15-25 gms of protein each serving.....I will be using Unjury w 20 gms per serving..with 1 meal a day of 3-4 ounces lean protein with 1/2 cup fruit, 6 ounces light yogurt/dairy, 2 cups salad w light dressing or cooked veggies...better call your nut in the am to clarify

Will definitely be calling! I have no problem being on a liquid diet, just curious about the LOW protein!
Thanks for your response! 😊

I think you need to go back to your doctor, nutritionist if they have one, and ask him/her any of your questions.  Over the years, I have found that all the doctors do the pre-op diet differently...they are just wanting to reduce your liver size so they can work unencumbered on your stomach.

Welcome to the family - the VSG is awesome!

Oh yes, I'll definitely be inquiring about this as it just appears to be way too little protein to me...I'm hoping I'm just reading it wrong 😊
Thanks for the response! 😄

My pre-op diet was low protein too.  They didn't call it low protien, but all I was having was Carnation Instant Breakfast Sugar free mixed with water, and broth, and SF jello and popsicles.  I thought it was odd too, I thought I should be having some protein shakes or something to increase my protein before surgery, but maybe my doctor thought that would affect shrinking the liver or something?

Interesting....well, it obviously worked for you...awesome job on your weight loss!!! I will follow the rules of course...just seemed odd to me.