Why Liquid?

[amberakamom 13]

What is the scientific reason for the pre-op diet being liquid? Why can't we EAT the same amount of cals/carbs/protein, etc... rather than drink them?

[mattie7632 24]

who knows. Most doctors say to shrink the liver. Protein shakes are supposed to be low cal, give you the needed Protein and still make you lose weight. I Iost 9 pounds in my one week liquid diet, so I assume my liver lost some of it's fat too. That's what they say anyway!

What is the scientific reason for the pre-op diet being liquid? Why can't we EAT the same amount of cals/carbs/protein, etc... rather than drink them?

[amberakamom 13]

But why couldn't I have a chicken breast instead of a Protein Shake?

[mattie7632 24]

That was my question too......

[~*~Rachel~*~ 2]

My diet is basically that. Meal Replacements 4 x day and then one healthy Protein <lean meat baked chicken sirloin > a day. but I have been having such a hard time getting in four of those meal replacements because they taste too sweet. So I have <and not advising this> tried to get in 3 at least and one low carb low calorie low fat something or another. like tonight when my hot cocoa Meal Replacement would not dissolve and i was gagging trying to chew it I strained a can of chicken noodle Soup and drank the broth. worked for the moment until it was time for my next snack. I hope its okay to do but if I am allowed Jello and Popsicles and a meal of my choosing to be low carb low fat low calorie then I will do the best I can. I just pray that there is not a scientific reasoning. I am actually cutting my carbs and calories down a lot doing it. So here is to hoping...