Second Thoughts

[stokesmommy 45]

So for about a week I went on a diet two shakes and a healthy dinner. Kinda like some peoples pre op. Well I got this horrible pain in my off side.under ribs. My mom was all your liver is shrinking my husband was eat something fatty. So after about five days of pain I have in had a soda and fatty foods. And the pain went away. It really makes me second guess this choice because I don't want to be in pain later for reading right

[duckydoom 128]

Have you discussed this with your doc? I used to have that sort of pain and my doc suggested that I reduce my fat, though not completely (gotta get the good stuff of course), and start drinking liver detox teas. It helped me, and my liver enzymes were much happier on my next blood test.

Obviously don't take my advice w/o consulting your doc, but that might have something to do with it. How much do you normally consume in fat per day, do you know? Maybe it's a reaction to sudden fluctuations in sugar and fat intake. I am not sure. I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well though

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

So for about a week I went on a diet two shakes and a healthy dinner. Kinda like some peoples pre op. Well I got this horrible pain in my off side.under ribs. My mom was all your liver is shrinking my husband was eat something fatty. So after about five days of pain I have in had a soda and fatty foods. And the pain went away. It really makes me second guess this choice because I don't want to be in pain later for reading right

the liquid diet before and after is very important. the pre helps shrink your liver. if it is too fatty, the surgeon may not operate. so its best not to (divert off the course when the surgeon gives you instructions). if you have surgery and give in to eating before you are suppose to, you could put yourself in danger. this surgery wont help you lose weight unless you adhere to the rules. and the pre and post op's are hard. its a mental thing mostly.

eating fatty foods to make you feel better is what made people gain weight and need weight loss surgery to begin with.

if you are in pain, i would advise asking your doctor about it.

[stokesmommy 45]

Week I was just trying new eating and an not in pre ip diet yet. I an going to see the dietician someone after the first and I have tree months with them before surgery I'm hoping its more kidney infection or something. I also hope she teaches me a bunch

[cfmom716 8]

Hi, I really doubt you are feeling your liver shrinking. I don't think that is possible. If you have pain on the right side under your ribs I think it might be your gall bladder. I have trouble with mine and that is where I get my pain.

Eating healthier should never make you feel sick or in pain. You are improving your life by eating healthy. I would absolutely talk to your Dr. and Dietitian about your problem and do not change your mind on having the surgery, yet.

I had my surgery in June and it has only improved my health and well-being. The diet my Dr. has me on is all Protein (meats, cheese, eggs etc.) and only healthy carbs (vegetables, green leafy). I also drink lots of Water or Crystal Light daily.

The pre-op diet sucks and I am the first to admit it. I could only have Clear liquids for two weeks, but on the up-side I lost 12 lbs.

Be positive, talk with your medical professionals and keep trying to get healthy by getting the lap-band.

Good Luck to you!

[utcaneuser 32]

Hi, I really doubt you are feeling your liver shrinking. I don't think that is possible. If you have pain on the right side under your ribs I think it might be your gall bladder. I have trouble with mine and that is where I get my pain.

Eating healthier should never make you feel sick or in pain. You are improving your life by eating healthy. I would absolutely talk to your Dr. and Dietitian about your problem and do not change your mind on having the surgery, yet.

I had my surgery in June and it has only improved my health and well-being. The diet my Dr. has me on is all Protein (meats, cheese, eggs etc.) and only healthy carbs (vegetables, green leafy). I also drink lots of Water or Crystal Light daily.

The pre-op diet sucks and I am the first to admit it. I could only have Clear Liquids for two weeks, but on the up-side I lost 12 lbs.

Be positive, talk with your medical professionals and keep trying to get healthy by getting the lap-band.

Good Luck to you!

I agree this sounds like your gallbladder. I'm on the pre-op diet and and I can't feel my liver shrinking.

You also need to prepare your family that those fatty foods are not a fix, and will be off limits. Give them the diet packet you "should" get so they know what to expect.

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

I think it's your gall bladder, but I'm not a medical professional.

Rapid weight loss often causes gall bladder problems. Talk to your doc!