Pre-op Liquid Fast

   I am about 2 weeks away from my gastric bypass. On Monday I will start the liquid fast diet that I will be on until a day before I go into the hospital. On the day before, I am to drink clear liquids only. At about 3pm I will start drinking a bowel prep to clean me out (should be loads of fun). And I was told that when I start drinking it, I am to stay were I'm going to be for the rest of the night because it works quickly.

     The Liquid Fast diet is that of liquid protein shakes, cream soups,broth, skim milk, and  lots of water (flavored with Crystal Light if I want). I aim for 60 grams of protein daily, with at least 64 oz. of fluids + my multivitamins. I also get snacks such as jello, Popsicles, and pudding (all sugar free). I was also given a print out of recipes from the dietition. I was happy to hear that I am allowed to have mushroom soup,unstrained, which I like very much.

   I made changes to my diet that was suggested to me in November by the staff dietition and I am doing well. It wasn't easy giving up Diet Coke and sugar, but I did it! It's something I've been meaning to do anyway, so now is a good time to start and that will make things easier on me after the operation. I've managed to lose 25 lbs. since then and the doctor was very happy about that...so am I. I now fit into jeans a size smaller that I haven't been able to wear since 2006 and also a blouse that I bought earlier last year. It's just the beginning~!