Question:
One week before surgery and they told me only water and protein
Is there some other things you can have like cottage cheese or a vegetable I really feel sick to my stomach — dbobb32 (posted on March 27, 2007)
March 27, 2007
Diane, I was not permitted soft foods until about two weeks post-op. In the
first week, I was told protein shakes, sugar-free jello, sugar-free
pudding,broth, and sugar-free popsicles.
— jlw0423
March 27, 2007
Diane, I'm sorry, I thought you were one week pos-op. Either way, these are
the same things I ate on my pre-op diet, plus any low fat cream soups.
— jlw0423
March 27, 2007
I was told 2 weeks pre op to replace 2 of my meals with the protein shake
and a lot of water and eat only 1 regular meal. It all depends on who your
surgeon is. Good Luck!
— crystalsno
March 27, 2007
Good protein choices are eggs, cheese, nuts, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon,
protein shakes, beans. Check labels to make sure there is protein in
everything you are eating.
— Sheri A.
March 27, 2007
Well I was told to do the Optifast diet plan or better yet just lose as
much weight as possible. The day before clear liquids, and after midnight
nothing. Which is cool because hopefully I will be sleep.
— Deeat44
March 27, 2007
My surgeon told me me liquid diet 1 week before surgery. The reason is to
shrink the liver before surgery. I snuck in small salads, no meat or
anything, just lettuce and only dipped my fork in the dressing instead of
pouring it over the lettuce along with my protein drinks, hot/cold tea and
juice. That worked for me, I lost 8lbs that week.
— _blue_
March 27, 2007
It depends on what you were told. My surgeon puts us on a skim milk diet.
— Silkie
March 27, 2007
I was on a liquid diet for 2 weeks pre-op, and it was tough. I think it
goes a long way to help you prepare for the weeks following, and of course
it does help shrink your liver, which makes the surgery easier. I used
boost shakes...chocolate tasted best to me...really cold. You can also try
some liquid proteins. GNC carries one called isopure, and isn't really
that bad. Each one gives you 40 grams of protein. When you're feeling
hungry, try sugar free jello with cool whip free on top (gives you two
different textures). Special K also has a new protein water that tastes
great! It tastes like the liquid in a fruit salad! When I started on the
liquids, I had trouble with everything being sweet, so I would slip in
chicken broth to overcome that. Best of luck to you!
— Karrie W.
March 28, 2007
Hi Diane, I assume you are still PRE op? That is how I read your question.
If this is so, my answer would be that cottage cheese is protein, so is
milk, these things are very good for you and soft. The thing about veggies
and fruits is that they can play with your intestines, and they need to be
basically clean when you have this surgery, it helps the surgeon a lot.
The other thing is are you willing to follow instructions? It is a test of
your will. I really encourage you to follow your doctors advice
completely. As soon as you start making your own rules, you set yourself
for failure after surgery. The nausea could be from anxiety over the
surgery and the changes you are gonna be going through. It is a tough head
game, so you need to be mentally prepared. If you are post op, I would
still say cottage cheese and milk, even yogurt are good protein sources and
digest well. Take care, Patricia P.
— Patricia P
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