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I am scheduled for surgery on 1/30 and have been on the pre-op diet given to me by my doctor for a week. I see alot of people talking about being on a liquid diet before surgery. I am not on a liquid diet but have to stay under 40 carbs per day. I am sure all doctors are different but has anyone else had the same low carb diet instead of the liquid diet before surgery. I am scared i have missed something and want to be sure I am doing the right thing.

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I didn't have to follow any diet before the surgery.

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Did your Dr. specify how much weight he wants you to loose?

It's important you follow your dr's instructions.

My Dr., for the pre-op did not care what diet I followed. He did tell me I needed to loose a specified amount or he would postpone the surgery. I also had weigh in 2 days before.

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I wasn't told i had to loose any weight before surgery. I am keeping my carbs below 40 as instructed to shrink my liver.

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My doctor said to stick to 1500 calories and keep it low fat. That's pretty much what I've been doing all along anyway. I did notice, however, that it said no alcohol for 6 months prior. Guess I'm going to have to fudge a little on that one. I drink very seldom, but I have had a very few drinks in the last 6 months. Anybody else been told this?

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I didn't have to follow any diet before the surgery.

Oh thanks that makes me feel a little better.

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Just like in the 6 weeks post surgery, I'm finding doctors have all kinds of different pre-op diets too.

As for myself, I wasn't told I had to lose a certain amount of weight, but I was put on Clear Liquids prior to surgery.

I would suggest you do what your specific surgeon asks and not worry about the rest. Everyone is different. :)

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My surgeon doesn't require a preop diet, or preop weight loss, just Clear Liquids the day before. We have the same surgery date, by the way!!

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thanks

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Im getting banded on Friday with zero mention of a pre-op diet..should I be worried?

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Im getting banded on Friday with zero mention of a pre-op diet..should I be worried?

It appears it all depends on the doctor. Good Luck!!!

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My surgeon doesn't require a preop diet, or preop weight loss, just Clear Liquids the day before. We have the same surgery date, by the way!!

Good luck and I hope all goes well. It is nice to know you are not alone in this journey.

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