Very short pre-op diet...

[MelissaN 0]

I was told today that my pre-op diet will consist of 48 hours of Clear Liquids. My BMI is hovering near 40 (either 5'6 or 5'7, 245 - 255)... Is 48 hours only of liquids enough to do the job of shrinking my liver? I mean, I guess if Dr. Zapata thinks it's enough I should be content that it's not a SUPER long pre-op, but... I sure as heck don't want to get there for pre-op testing and them say, "Oh... Hmmm. Nope. Can't do it!"

Anyone got insight?

[gingerjane 5]

I'd go with what your doctor says. Trust me, I'd KILL for that pre-op diet. LOL! Mine is 2 weeks, and my BMI hovers around 41-42 I think. It's amazing how different doctors have different pre-op diets. I'm on day 4 of mine and am just now realizing what they mean by pre-op hell. Can't wait for the band, though!

[parisluver 1]

I only have one day of clear liquids. Not sure why each doctor is so different but they are. The nice thing about strict pre-op diets is that it kick starts the weight loss and is why others lose so much so quickly.

[lindas0809 0]

I only had one day of clears for my pre-op diet. My hospital said it's research showed the diet didn't that much. They did require I not gain before surgery.

[grumpys-wife 0]

Mine was 3 days of clear liquid with a BMI like yours. No problem with surgery. That was the hardest part of this so far.

Best of luck!

[fayelee2010 0]

You are about the same size as me and I was told just to substitute one meal with a replacement drink I bought from the doc who suggested a low fat diet for liver shrinkage when I asked about it but there will be a 4 week liquid diet with no exceptions afterwards.

Scripps LaJolla

Dr. Wittgrove

[fayelee2010 0]

How long were you on the liquid diet after surgery and how is the weight loss going?

[fayelee2010 0]

Is it true the hunger goes away in a few days? I have to do it a month after surgery.

[fayelee2010 0]

The nurse in my doctors office says its the low fat diet that shrinks the liver.