Pre-Op Diets

[jsunflower2001 29]

Why do some programs have liquid diets two weeks out and some don't?

[kurt1967 83]

My doctor said he use to do it but stopped putting his patients through a pre op diet because they were going to not be eating for a while after and he didn't see any difference surgery wise

[cmasseng 2]

I think it is surgeon preference! It has a lot to do with how flat your surgeon is comfortable having your liver during surgery. The flatter it is the easier good visualation is. However some surgeons do not find it to be a problem.

[BeGuiled 36]

Some times I think its just because the size of that person, I lucked out, my Doc doesn't believe in it and he just asks you do what you can for a few or so weeks before the surgery to lose what you can and said it may help, also adding not to gain to much over a few pd.s or there would be consequence for it.

[jsunflower2001 29]

Makes sense just confusing when you listen to people at a support group from three different hospitals

[Prudy 1]

Makes sense just confusing when you listen to people at a support group from three different hospitals

Yes!!! This is my night before surgery and I lost my instructions on what to eat before surgery. My doc said something like eat only liquids, Soups etc after 9am day before surgery? I thought he said I could have Breakfast bed 9am but wasn't sure???? Not I been drinking some protien and Driking Water. Does anyone know what they were told?

[monique 90]

Yes!!! This is my night before surgery and I lost my instructions on what to eat before surgery. My doc said something like eat only liquids' date=' Soups etc after 9am day before surgery? I thought he said I could have breakfast bed 9am but wasn't sure???? Not I been drinking some protien and Driking Water. Does anyone know what they were told?

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My doctor requires a two week liquid diet. My instructions for the day before surgery are the same no eating or drinking after 12 the night before. Hope this helps.

[cmasseng 2]

Most docs require Clear Liquids the entire day before and absolutely nothing after midnight before surgery.. Good luck to you!!

[jsunflower2001 29]

My doctor requires me to clean out my system with that gross stuff you drink 24 hours before

[jsunflower2001 29]

I called the dr to be sure and I am on a two week liquid diet