Reason for Pre op liquid diet?

[caitiebug 26]

I was making treats for my pre-k students' graduation (making them instead of buying because that usually makes me happy....and I might be a masochist). When I finished I licked the spoon out of habit and thought omg sooo good then immediately thought "OMG what are you doing? You're on the liquids only diet" I hope it doesn't effect much but now I just keep staring down those treats. This sucks

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

Well ive only lost 4 lbs!!! and cheated only once and that was in the middle of the 7 days........... and this sucks..so tomorrow is my day hope those 3 lbs were just the fat on my liver....

Lol! Thanks for making me smile! Hang in there, you'll lose it!!!

[erics300 137]

My doctor didn't give me a liquid pre op diet, aka liver shrinkage diet, but i was wondering what it basically consists of. What are you guys allowed to drink? Thanks.

[caitiebug 26]

I'm allowed 3 shakes a day. Must equal at least 60grams of Protein (my dr's requirement for women) I can also have all the calorie free liquids I want,sugar free Jello, and broth. I started on may 9th and I've dropped 8.5lbs so far. The first 3 days SUCKED!!!!!!!! Now it's not that hard, I actually only get hungry after I drink a shake. It's like my tummy gave up on food and when I drink a shake I wake it up and make it want more.

[kiwi63 22]

I started mine on 14th-surgery on 28th. I'm allowed 2 shakes and a Protein and salad for dinner. I'm diabetic and immediately felt ill, glucose was low, shaking and headache. I had to add a little carbs in because I wouldn't have been able to do it otherwise. 1 small slice of dry, whole grain bread made all the difference. Praying that it doesn't affect my surgery!!

[susanhren 0]

Did you have a medically monitored diet earlier and then the liquid diet is two-weeks out?

[kiwi63 22]

No, Susan, I didn't. Family doctor is not on board with the surgery at all. Waiting list for Alberta health care procedure is 5+ years and I could be dead by then! Self pay so going to TJ. Downside is that advice and diet plans are done over phone or by email and seem to be one size fits all. I'm fairly lucky and know my diabetes really well, so can tell when glucose is low. Dreading clear, no cal liquids next week. Not sure how I'm going to function without carbs!!

[Webchickadee 716]

I posted this a few weeks ago. It was well received and might give you a new way to look at the "pre-op diet".

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/78443-the-pre-op-diet-is-not-a-punishment-its-an-opportunity/#entry801691

Keep up the good works guys. You've got this!

[******** 397]

My dr said a good surgeon can get around any liver...full of himself much? We don't have a preop diet, we just can't gain weight before surgery