You can adjust the times based on your own schedule. *This plan does not need to be followed precisely. We also recommend that patients limit their caffeine consumption to two 8-ounce servings a day-all you coffee lovers can still enjoy your cup of joe (with sugar-free sweetener, not sugar). P atients cannot consume carbonated beverages such as sodas, sparkling waters, milk or alcohol, etc., and all drinks should contain no more than 10 calories per serving. We always recommend that our patients consume five protein shakes a day and consume at least 64 ounces of sugar-free liquids. The pre-op liquid diet will consist of approved protein shakes, sugar-free beverages, sugar-free gelatin, sugar-free popsicles, and broth. The Bariatric Pre-Op Liquid Diet Meal Plan On the two-week liquid diet, patients lose enough weight to shrink the liver and limit the amount of time the surgeon will have to spend moving around the liver. This can result in more time that the patient will be under anesthesia, significantly increasing their risk of complications, not to mention their medical bills. And the larger the liver is, combined with the fat in and around it, the harder it is for the surgeon to safely and effectively maneuver around it. In order to effectively reach the stomach to perform the bariatric procedure, the surgeon has to move the liver. Prior to surgery, many patients will have excess fat sitting around and/or in their liver. If you see that you aren’t losing weight like you want to, you may be more inclined to start cheating because “what difference does it make anyway?” Purpose of the Bariatric Pre-Op Liquid Diet Ignore the numbers on the scale.Īlthough the bariatric pre-op liquid diet is in place to lose weight rapidly before surgery, don’t get caught up on the number on the scale. Tell yourself, this is temporary, and it is a part of a bigger plan! 4. It is critical that you mentally prepare yourself for the challenge. The two-week liquid diet can be daunting. We have seen it first hand patients who decide to do it all on their own (pre and post-op meal plans) are not as successful with their weight loss as those are who find support. By enlisting support, you are not only holding yourself accountable, but others are holding you accountable. We recommend that bariatric patients find a support system it can be friends, family, or a group of current/past patients at your bariatric clinic. Find a support and accountability system. You want to make sure you set yourself up for success from day one. Waiting to buy the protein shakes, gelatin, and broths until the last minute can lead to failure in adhering to the plan. Leading up to the days you will be participating in the liquid diet, we recommend that you go to the grocery store to stock up on all the items you will need throughout the two weeks. The bariatric pre-op liquid diet is hard-there is no doubt about it! Therefore, we highly recommend that our patients mentally and physically prepare themselves for the challenge ahead. Success Tips for the Bariatric Pre-Op Liquid Diet However, despite what you may think, this is not to torture you! In fact, we require patients to only consume liquids before surgery to limit the procedure’s risk. We have seen many patients struggle during these two weeks. So grab your drink and take a seat let’s dive in!Īs a bariatric surgeon, I understand how difficult it can be to even think about giving up solid foods in preparation for weight loss surgery. But in this blog, we hope to educate you on the purpose of the liquid diet, the dangers of not adhering to the diet, and how to follow the diet. The thought of drinking only liquids for two weeks might sound horrible and intimidating. All patients must adhere to a two-week bariatric pre-op liquid diet no matter the type of bariatric procedurebeing performed.
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