Surgery on Tuesday, question re: Easter dinner

oopsadaisy
on 4/24/11 2:51 am
I am on the liquid diet, got these great protein shakes.  My diet kind of contradicts itself, though.  The written instructions I was given first told me to be on a liquid diet for two weeks.  Then they say, can add protein bars with max 50 grams carbs.  Then they say, if you absolutely must have food, eat a lean cut of meat (chicken breast or steak) or a hard boiled egg or some string cheese.   I have been eating 2 oz. string cheese to supplement and lessen the hunger every day.  Would like to have a hard boiled egg tomorrow, but so close to surgery not sure.

I know it feels like cheating, but the paper says it.  Also, it clears the system pretty clear as long as it isn't mixed with mayo or other stuff, I think.  Up to what point should I still be able to have a protein bar?  I'm a little confused, my surgery is in Mexico, so I definitely wouldn't want to screw anything up.  Any advice?  Thanks.
    
BriarRose
on 4/24/11 2:54 am
My surgeon had me on clear liquid 24 hours before surgery. I did not have to be on liquids before that.
Briar Rose  
High Wt 300 lbs.  Pre-op Wt loss 34 lbs.   
Jenny C.
on 4/24/11 3:19 am
It looks like hard boiled eggs are on your list of approved foods.  I think you are following instructions to have that today, unless they specifically said 'no solid food' for a a particular number of days before surgery--and that date has already come.

Like the previous poster, I am not on a liquid diet, mine is just very very low carb.  I can't have anything by mouth after midnight the night before surgery.

Every surgeon is different on their pre-op plan, but you sound okay to have an egg today!
oopsadaisy
on 4/24/11 4:38 am
Thanks for the help.  Good luck to you.  It's been an experience these two weeks....almost there. 
    
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