mirabelle 64 Posted July 2, 2013 My surgeon didn't mention a pre-op liquid diet, just wondering if anyone else out there didn't have to do that???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eva Linder 47 Posted July 2, 2013 I didn´t do a pre op diet. I think that has to do with what bmi you have, the higher the more important to diet prior to surgey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devichan 79 Posted July 2, 2013 My BMI was high and I didn't have to do it. I had dropped 10% as required, and my doc doesn't require it of most of her patients, since we're going to be on liquid for three weeks after. She feels the 10% helps get the liver fat out of the way. She does require liquids the day before surgery, but that just makes sense. I think I had more reserves going into the surgery from eating food up until the day before, but follow your doctor's orders regardless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devichan 79 Posted July 2, 2013 Oh! Important thing: This is a really good reason not to compare yourself to others! Some people count pre-op liquid in their weight counts, and I have zero issue with that - they dropped it, it counts! But if someone says they dropped 35 in the first month and they're counting it, and you dropped 20 in the first month and you didn't have it to count, the situations are not at all the same... and you don't know who had pre-op liquid and who didn't. So remember: After surgery, comparisons are useless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs.RRn 2,111 Posted July 2, 2013 I was just on Clear Liquids the day before ; and I had to take 2 bottles of Mag Citrate that evening. Other than that, my doc didn't require any other dieting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliekat55 157 Posted July 2, 2013 I am so jealous. he wants two weeks of optimist even though I have already lost 12% of my weight. Alas, such is life. alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaFierce1 71 Posted July 2, 2013 IT DEPENDS ON THE DOC, ALL R DIFFERENT WITH WHAT THE Y REQUIRE.. I HAVE A 10 DAY LOW CARB DIET TO DO, NO LIQUID DIET.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swimmom 124 Posted July 2, 2013 It depends on the doctor, and on your insurance policy. I did not have to do a liquid diet, but I know many do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fixerupper 335 Posted July 2, 2013 I did not have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical.Lover 24 Posted July 7, 2013 My surgeon didn't mention a pre-op liquid diet' date=' just wondering if anyone else out there didn't have to do that????[/quote'] Hi ) Why didn't you have to do it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical.Lover 24 Posted July 7, 2013 I didn´t do a pre op diet. I think that has to do with what bmi you have' date=' the higher the more important to diet prior to surgey.[/quote'] Omg !!!!!!! Thank you I been looking for this (question) Answer ) Yayyyy !!!!! Thanks again babes ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical.Lover 24 Posted July 7, 2013 I didn´t do a pre op diet. I think that has to do with what bmi you have' date=' the higher the more important to diet prior to surgey.[/quote'] If you don't do the diet does that speed up anything ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical.Lover 24 Posted July 7, 2013 It depends on the doctor' date=' and on your insurance policy. I did not have to do a liquid diet, but I know many do.[/quote'] Yeah, I'm starting too think so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brittanykins 22 Posted July 13, 2013 My surgeon doesn't require the liquid diet either. I think I may end up doing it anyway, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylormarie421 75 Posted July 13, 2013 My surgery is on Monday and my doctor didn't require a pre op diet but he did have me start Protein Shakes so that I'm side to them. Midnight tonight he requires me to start only clear liquids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites