Pre-Op Diet

I would like a little feedback about the pre-op diet.  I have read many posts on OH where most are on very strict diets.  I am mostly seeing liquid diets.  I am scheduled for RNY (I think, gastric bypass, same thing?) 4/6/12.  My surgeon's pre-op diet is basically a 1200 calorie diet with high protein, low carbs, no sugar.  Does this sound normal?

Hello.  I was on a similar diet before I had my surgery in 2002.  It is just to get you in the habit of how you will need to eat once you have surgery.  Good luck to you!

 I was on a medically supervised diet for 6 months before my information was submitted to my insurance for approval.  I think what a lot of people may be talking about, and in my situation, is the immediate preop diet.  I was placed on a 10 day liquid diet preop and clear liquids today (my surgery is tomorrow).....The liquid diet per my dr. is 4 meal replacement protein shakes each day with 2 cups total each day of certain fruits or veggies.  It really was not too bad at all.  I understand the purpose is to reduce abdominal fat a little bit immediately preop and to reduce overall liver size.  I also wonder if it is to wean off carbs even more.  I feel great, that's for sure!  
Good Luck to you and hope things go well as you prepare!

I'm sorry.  I wasn't very clear in my post.  This is for my 2 week pre-op diet. 

My Surgeon put me on 3 weeks of Optifast (liquid diet) which I can't keep down.

Where are you having your Surgery?

Anchorage, Alaska.  I have been on Optifast before.  I actually lost a lot of weight on it but then, of course, gained it all back.

My friend that recently had the surgery in Maryland was also put on Optifast.  This is why I am a bit concerned.

I would look into it if I were you.

As, the purpose of the Optifast is to shrink the liver prior to surgery so that it won't be in the way. Good Luck to you. Keep us posted on your progress

I have seen pre-op diets that allow you to eat "regular" food with pretty strict guidelines.  I have been on the liquid diet for 1 1/2 weeks so far (RNY scheduled for Monday).  My doctor recommended Slim Fast but I don't like it.  I found Lean Shake 25 at GNC and the nutritionist said it was perfectly acceptable.

 I had the same diet, but with no calorie restrictions. I ate steak, chicken and veggies to my hearts content! I kept my proteins very high and the carbs under 40g and I lost 9lbs in my one week pre-op diet. I was told to follow the Atkins food guide for an acceptable food list. Was a great kick start to my weight loss and works to clean and shrink the liver the same as the optifast for many does. Was glad I didn't have to get tortured on a long liquid diet with the hunger hormone still working. I was satisfied and never felt hungry.

Your diet sounds OK. I was on Optifast for 2 weeks. The purpose of a pre-op diet is to shrink a fatty liver, but it is also good practice for post-op.

RNY and gastric bypass and roux-en-y are all the same thing.

Are you excited about your surgery?