Liquid Diet

[petra1124 33]

My doc does not require us to do a pre op liquid diet, but I was wondering if it would be good to do this anyways?

[magpie30 187]

my doc didn't require a liquid pre - op diet either, and I've done just fine. I guess it's really up to you, if you want to drop more weight before surgery. Also remember that you will be on a liquid diet for 3 weeks after surgery as well, and the liquid diets are super hard even when you have no appetite ( like after surgery). If you do decide to do it, you might want to tell your doc though. Good luck!

[tk21872 1]

I did not have to do a liquid pre-op, either. Just a high Protein, no carb diet for two weeks prior to surgery.

[Texasgeo 49]

I think it helps you prepare mentally. It was hard to do, but I think it made the post liquid diet easier for me. Because I was already use to it I did not even think about it after the surgery.

[petra1124 33]

I think it helps you prepare mentally. It was hard to do, but I think it made the post liquid diet easier for me. Because I was already use to it I did not even think about it after the surgery.

YEah, that sounds like a good idea, just to get used to it and get my schedule down so that I know what to do when I get home! I am awaiting a package with some protien shake samples. They should be here this week!

[soumahoro551 24]

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Yes you should! It's makes it easier to get to the stomach, by making the liver soft and easier to lift to get to the stomach.. So do the diet

[BMWSistah 31]

Does the surgeon give you the pre-op diet?

[ashleep 22]

My dr. wants me to do a pre op diet for 2 weeks prior to my surgery, this helps shrink your liver to make the surgery go smoother. For Breakfast, a Protein Shake with 15g or more of Protein, a protein shake for lunch and then a salad with a meat protein for dinner.< /p>