What does the Pre- Op diet consist of?

[Tera B]

it's only liquid or shakes?Can I drink as much as I want to fill full or are the servings limited?

[amt5298]

i was allowed beef or chicken broth as much as wanted sugar free popsicles sugar free jello two protein shakes one in morning one in evening then 6oz. of fish or chicken a day and half cup vegetables and two egg whites a day there was a few more things on my list but i did not eat them cause i did not like them oh ya fat free greek yogurt half a cup i got the fage brand but every doc is different some do just all liquid diet so it depends on what your doctor tells you to do

[GoPackGo]

Every doctor is different in what they require. It looks like you are having your procedure with Dr. Almanza in Mexico. There are a lot of members here who have had there sleeve done by Dr. Almanza. I'm sure they will chime in. The idea of the pre-op diet is to reduce the fat in your liver so it will shrink. This gives your surgeon more room to work during surgery. So you will be linited on calories consumed and most likely the type of calories. This is all so you have a safer surgery. So follow your Dr.s orders to a tee. Good Luck!

[sraebaer]

Like someone said, all doctors are different. I was on protein shakes along with sugar free jello, popsicles, broth, etc. I was not limited, and told if I was hungry to have another protein shake.

[RehabNurse]

I am currently on a two-week pre-op diet, since that is what my particular surgeon requires.

I am allowed two protein shakes per day, one can of soup per day (not cream-based), and two sugar-free snacks per day (sugar-free jello, fat-free yogurt, cottage cheese, sugar-free puddings). I am allowed unlimited calorie-free fluids such as water, coffee, tea, and diet fruit juice.

Approximately two days before the date of the surgery, I am to start a clear-liquid diet.