Pre-op diets

[laurabeth909]

Hello everyone! I will be having the rouen-y procedure on 9/12. Im getting ready to start my pre-op diet in a few days. I see people talking about the things they eat up until just before surgery but i need to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks. Is this normal?

 

[missyinacage]

I was nothing but liquid for 2 weeks, husband was liquid for 3. I know some.people are allowed a dinner of usually 3oz lean protein and 1 cup of a non starchy vegetable. But a lot more of us get that 2 week liquid pre op. First few days are hell, then it becomes an empowerment thing. At least it did for me. I was hungry but following the rules and changing my future. I felt strong.

A few suggestions, if your nutritionist hasn't made them.

1. Cut any an fall caffeine NOW. You really don't want to be hungry AND have the headaches and fatigue involved in caffeine withdrawlr.
2. Lower your sodium intake now. But make sure to drink some broth while on your liquid diet to get at least some sodium. (Low sodium can also cause headaches, fatigue and irritability.)
3. Buy sugar free popsicles and gum so at least you have something to chew on once in a while.

Congrats on your date!! Good luck to you.

 

[laurabeth909]

Thanks for the info. I have been told by everyone to cut out caffeine. Do you know why? As in what it does to affect the surgery and/or healing process? I work nights and in truth im not sure i can kick it completely.

 

[missyinacage]

Hi. Immediately after surgery I was told coffee is too acidic for your new pouch. Which in the early days is still an open wound. Also, caffeine is a diuretic. When you are struggling to get enough fluids anyway, you can't really afford to be losing them at an even faster rate. I did not give up coffee forever, nor was I told I would have to.

As Diane stated, do what your bariatric medical team tells you. Just because someone else did not have to do a liquid diet or drank coffee the day after surgery does not mean you can or should. You should follow the rules you were given 100%. The very beginning is not the time to start playing fast and loose with the rules.