Liquid diet?

[becksss 7]

I've been seeing a lot of people who need to be on liquid diets from about 2-3 weeks prior to their surgery. My doc only requires a 2 day liquid diet. Is that a bad thing?

[notime 340]

No, each doctor seems to have different instructions. I haven't noticed any posts about problems that seem to be related to the instructions given.

Edited October 21, 2013 by notime

[Carlotta 57]

I sols suggest u start changing your lifestyle to prepare u for what is to come when u actually have the surgery. I did not have to a diet before surgery..but I am eating about 1000 calories per day, chewing food slowly (nutrtionist told me to cut my food in pea size and chew well) drinking 8 glasses of Water each day, and walking 45 minutes per day etc. btw eating lots of Protein. My surgery is dec 5..I hope to lose 10 pounds in 7 weeks,. Which is doable.

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"The emotional first aid kit, a practical guide to life after bariactricpal surgery".. It's a wonderful resources..order it today. The author is Cynthia alexander

[macman 603]

There must be more than one successful way to do VSG based on all the different things people say are required. The NUT told me I would only need to do Clear Liquids one day before surgery.

[Kasey Parker 31]

I was told my doctor does not require a pre op diet but I plan to cut back and start liquids the week prior anyway. They say it helps with recovery time too.