hungry. ..

[Racinda 15]

Can somebody please tell me why I have to do two weeks liquid diet and some people get to do 1 week or even just three days

[JoiaRox 430]

Different doctors have different requirements based on their own research, experience and surgical preferences.

Do what you were instructed to do, regardless of what you read here.

[hopeliveshere 294]

From what i have understood the liquid pre-op is to shrink the fat around your liver making the surgery safer. I guess every surgeon is different. Mine also requires a 2 week liquid diet

[Racinda 15]

How r u doing? im on day 5 of the liquids 5 Protein Shakes a day im still feeling hunger. Any suggestions

[PaulaJ 35]

I am on day 6 of my 2 week liquids. I am having a hard time drinking the Protein Drinks right now. My hunger pains are not as high as days1-3. I am literally forcing myself to get the 60 grams of Protein Drink in and reach the 800 calorie intake he wants during this time frame. I do get the 64 ounces of Water in with no problem. I see my surgeon today so hoping he can get me back on track with this liquid Pre-op diet.

[No game 14,437]

How r u doing? im on day 5 of the liquids 5 Protein shakes a day im still feeling hunger. Any suggestions

Just know that this and the post op "diet" are done for a reason. It's hard! I know but the purpose of it is to get your body ready for surgery.

As for the post op diet I see a lot of people that want to "cheat" on that.. It is not a diet in place to lose weight. It's to let your stomach that has been cut apart and stapled back together again heal.

It's all a challenge yes! But you will be so happy you did it. Hang in there you can do it

[melissa130 135]

The higher the BMI-- the longer your liquid pre-op diet should be. Surgeon's who do not require the pre-op diet are most likely not at a bariatric standard of excellence center. Be happy your doc ordered it. He knows what he is doing. Don't cheat. This will also help mentally prepare you for the post-op phase.

[No game 14,437]

Good read here

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

[Cajunlady12 49]

I asked my doctor's office if I would have to do the two week pre-op diet and was told no. When I asked why not, I was told that it all depends of you BMI. I plan on doing at least 2-3 days of liquids before the surgery so that I can get used to having only liquids for a while.

[glostaff 40]

I was told the same thing that most people are replying here, from my doctor. The amount of time on a liquid diet is determined by your BMI. Just follow doctors orders and you will do fine.