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I hear a lot about the liquid diet before surgery I was allowed to eat whatever I wanted up until midnight the day of surgery! I think I would of failed big time if I had to do pre op and post op lol.. I hear a lot of folks say they had to do liquid 2 weeks before and after wow a lot of self control is involved in that.. I am so glad I did not have to go on liquids before the surgery and I am 5 weeks post op and down 30 lbs as of today!

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The preop diet is different for the different surgeons. Most surgeons use some sort of preop diet to cause liver shrinkage prior to surgery to help prevent nicking the liver. Other surgeons seem to use it as a way to ensure the patient is truly commited to the dietary changes that must take place after surgery.

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The preop diet is different for the different surgeons. Most surgeons use some sort of preop diet to cause liver shrinkage prior to surgery to help prevent nicking the liver. Other surgeons seem to use it as a way to ensure the patient is truly commited to the dietary changes that must take place after surgery.

Yes I watched a few of the surgeries youtube and they explain that too.. But my doctor just didnt make me do it.. And I'm glad too lol and I am still doing right by myself too no need to cheat I want this besides only a fool would allow themselves to go through this and mess up! (My opinion)

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What's important is to follow the instructions that you are given. Different surgeons do things differently. When you commit to one you are also committing to that program. if you don't like the way they do things you should chose a different surgeon.

My surgeon had me on a liquid diet post-op for 1 day. That's not the usual experience but that's what he believed and it worked for me.

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I totally agree undercover! I'm not goin thru all this to just fail at it!

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