Pre-op diet : only need to do it a few days before?

[Justaprettyface 45]

Question, I have been advised by my nutritionist and surgical coordinator that I do not need to do a pre-op diet except the day prior to only have Clear liquids. It seems as if everyone is on a pre-op liquid diet. Am I the only one that surgeon doesn't require that? And if that's the case, I'm wondering why?

I'll be checking with them Monday, but if anyone has insight on this, share

[Creekwood 702]

Question' date=' I have been advised by my nutritionist and surgical coordinator that I do not need to do a pre-op diet except the day prior to only have Clear Liquids. It seems as if everyone is on a pre-op liquid diet. Am I the only one that surgeon doesn't require that? And if that's the case, I'm wondering why?

I'll be checking with them Monday, but if anyone has insight on this, share [/quote']

There are tons of people on here who didn't have a pre-op diet, of all starting weights and bmi's! It seems like the majority of doc's do but there are several that don't! Good luck with your surgery!!

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The petite purpose of the pre op diet is to shrink your liver

However, I didn't have one either. I had a really high weight and BMI too.

[Justaprettyface 45]

Good to hear I'm not in the dark. I was just wondering. Thanks for the info

[nikkidcas 18]

My Dr said he put me on a high Protein liquid diet in order to shrink my liver, which would allow him more room to work during surgery. I had BMI of 32.

[lolarose13 147]

Question' date=' I have been advised by my nutritionist and surgical coordinator that I do not need to do a pre-op diet except the day prior to only have Clear Liquids. It seems as if everyone is on a pre-op liquid diet. Am I the only one that surgeon doesn't require that? And if that's the case, I'm wondering why?

I'll be checking with them Monday, but if anyone has insight on this, share [/quote']

I didn't have pre diet either because My BMI was 32 when I started the process. I guess is up to the doctor.