Question on pre-op diet

[miss679 39]

Hi everyone !

I'm brand new to this site - have been reading and gathering useful info and inspiration which has been very helpful. I am scheduled for surgery on July 26 and I am very excited. I just had a question - I was instructed to adhere to the liquid diet the day before my surgery (and of course after the actual surgery) but I was wondering what determines if a person does a liquid diet prior to surgery for a longer period of time- as in days or weeks. I noticed some posts that talk about pre-op liquid diets.

Thanks for any insight provided!

[bluegirly 343]

I just got my date today (September 11!) and I have the same deal as you. I think it just depends on your surgeon. Good luck!!!!

[michpell39 399]

Depends on the dr , my doctor had me on all Liquid Protein diet for two weeks he determines who long by your bmi

[miss679 39]

Thanks! And good luck to you as well!

[2muchfun 8,927]

No preop diet for me. My BMI was only 36 so maybe my liver was thin enough? It's a judgment call by your doc.