Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Has anybody had the surgery and when you woke up the doc said " sorry your liver was to big, we need to wait another week" my surgerys TOMORROW! And that's what I'm freaking out about. Cause I "cheated" a couple times in the first and second week and now I don't think my liver shrunk. I've lost about 45 pounds in the whole process. Of dieting and exercising then lost 15 of being on liquid. Please help!

-Ayla

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ayla, just losing 5-10 pounds shrinks your liver pretty significantly. You should be fine, I am sure you will wake up sleeved and on the road to a healthier you.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not all doctors make their patients do a pre-op diet, so im sure they can work around your liver. It just might take a few minutes longer.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ayla' date=' just losing 5-10 pounds help shrinks your liver pretty significantly. You should be fine, I am sure you will wake up sleeved and on the road to a healthier you.

Sent from my iPad using VST[/quote']

Omg just that little that you said to me makes a HUGE different I was literally throwing up all day yesterday because of the liver thing! Thank you (:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are welcome!

Sent from my iPad using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not all doctors make their patients do a pre-op diet' date=' so im sure they can work around your liver. It just might take a few minutes longer.[/quote']

Really? I thought they couldn't give the surgery at all if your liver was its "normal" size.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Really? I thought they couldn't give the surgery at all if your liver was its "normal" size.

Nah, I didn't have a pre-op diet at all, I was just told no food after midnight the night before :) good luck!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nah' date=' I didn't have a pre-op diet at all, I was just told no food after midnight the night before <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> good luck!![/quote']

Thank you! And my docs a little scary. Very blunt! Haha(:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If your liver is too large, it can result in your not being able to have the surgery laparoscopically, which would either result in having to have an open procedure or have your surgery postponed. However, as I said before, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

*susan* said it right. Difference can be laparoscopic or open. You are probably fine.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I never had a preop diet, sailed through surgery without a problem. I would put little thought into this now, start focusing on yourself and the start of a new healthier life.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I never had a preop diet' date=' sailed through surgery without a problem. I would put little thought into this now, start focusing on yourself and the start of a new healthier life.[/quote']

Ive been on full liquid for a week and a half and lost 15 pounds doing it . I just took my LAST LIQUID Protein SHAKE!!(: surgery tomorrow at 5 am.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think you may be surprised at what you weigh right before surgery. I didn't have a pre op diet either, just eating lightly the day before and nothing after midnight. When I got on the scale I had lost 7lbs from my last dr appt. I think I was kinda stressing and nervous (it was my first surgery ever) and it caused me to lose weight. I was no angel tho and had a few food funerals ( which was so unnecessary looking back from where I am now) so don't worry. You will be fine! Try to relax and get mentally prepared for the greatest change in your life! Good luck! You will be in my thoughts! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×