Question About Pre-Op Liquid Diet

[Shape_Shifter 83]

I need to be pre-op liquid for 4 days. do you know if it needs to be low-fat or just liquid (slushees, Soup, Jello, etc.). Thanks

[Pookeyism 1,143]

If you are asking what i think yo are asking, it should be High protien, low, low carb and low but reasonable fat - think 70/10/20 protien/carb/fat - or at least that was what I did.

[Misstxdiva 73]

Your surgeon usually designates what kind of pre-op diet they want you on. Mine had me on liquid. You should call your surgeon's office and ask.

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Just said 3 days Clear Liquids but just claified low or no sugar. nothing about restricting carbs.

[cantwaittolose 163]

You can look up (Google) pre-op diet for gastric sleeve surgery....it's all about shrinking your "fatty" liver....what I've read is that overweight people have fatty livers and because the dr. has to go under the liver that it helps the surgery go easier if you lose some weight prior....the liquid diet 4 days before is probably to empty your stomach as well. If you Google it will also mention the liquids....you want sugar-free everything. Sugar turns to fat when it's not used (just like simple carbs) so they want to lose weight, no gain it hope that helps!!!

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Thank you everyone. Guess I'm just getting nervous about getting it done right.

Cantwait-I see you are having surgery 1 day before me. good luck

[cantwaittolose 163]

Thanks ShapeShifter!!!...it's coming so quick!!!!! Good luck to you!!!!