No Pre-op Diet... Liver too big?

[sHeLLaBee 130]

The liver being smaller also helps for less painful recovery because it isn't so much extra weight bearing down on your stomach. I don't think the doc would stop the surgery, but it may be beneficial for you to not suffer as much.

[CaGottaBand 498]

My surgeon doesn't do a liquid pre-op diet either. Just a standard reduced calorie diet.

[CaGottaBand 498]

My surgeon doesn't do a liquid pre-op diet either. Just a standard reduced calorie diet.

[CaGottaBand 498]

Whhooops, sorry about the double post.

[Destined*Lady*D 90]

My doc has said that the pre-op diet just makes people miserable. Just keep involved with support groups and stay focused on you diet afterwords and fluids.

[sHeLLaBee 130]

I will say it did help me to get used to the lesser amount of food when I started eating again after surgery. It was so drastic of a change going from normal plates of steak and burgers and spaghetti to liquids. Haha. Listen to your doctor and listen to your heart, then decide. Good luck!

[CatLady0626 45]

Thanks for your input, everyone! I'm just trying to eat "smart" for now and stay hydrated. My surgeon is a seasoned one, so I trust he will get the job done. If he was worried, he'd have put me on a liquid pre-op diet, right?

[Blahhhhh 16]

Wow, one day pre-op diets, or none at all! I had TWO WEEKS of liquids! No joking. It is standard for my doctors entire practice. I say, if it makes you feel better, do a little diet of your own. It can't hurt! =)

I have to do a two week liquid diet as well! Started yesterday and surgery day is the 25th of this month! How did you get through it? I am taking the shakes, and drinking tons of water! Any advice?