Starting Pre-Op Early?

[kbuttrey 0]

Hi guys!!!

Any thoughts on starting the Pre-Op Diet Early? :thumbup:

My Dr. says it's two weeks, I wanted to start a week early just to make sure the liver is small enough!! Think there would be any issues with that?

Let me know what you think,

Kevin

[Alisomniac 0]

It couldn't hurt if you did... I was so-so on my preop diet... was pretty good with my partial liquid diet, had a few slip-ups (forced going out to lunch 3 times - but still mostly healthy) and my surgeon said there was no problem, that it was a textbook and easy procedure.

Starting early, and sticking to it could only help :thumbup:

[BetsyB 9]

Are you a masochist? LOL

I wouldn't do it, personally. Two weeks seems to be commonly accepted as adequate time to reduce the liver's glycogen stores.

I'm all for giving it your all--but I think if I wanted to get a head start, I'd do it more conservatively, by focusing on lean Proteins and nonstarchy veggies---and not thrusting myself into the land of liquids sooner than necessary.

Believe me, it will soon seem interminable for you.

[rockstar 0]

Depends on what your pre-op diet is, I guess. I'm currently on 7 days of clear, sugar free liquids (broth, Jello, popsicles) and it sucks, lemme tell ya. :]

But if you're one of the lucky people who get to drink Protein drinks or eat real food, I'd say go for it. I don't know why anyone would ever want to do it longer than necessary, but it couldn't hurt. :thumbup: