Why Is Their A Liquid Pre Op Diet? My Doc Has Not Talked About It Yet?

[JewelJ 29]

My Doctor has not mentioned a 7 day or 10 day pre op liquid diet to me yet. Their was not one when I had a Gastric Band put in, So i'm wondering why you would have to do this for the Sleeve?? I'm sure if you are on this diet it was explained why it is done. Can someone

explain it to me. Wish you all well JewelJ

[HotMessPrincess 39]

As I understand it, it's to shrink the liver so that your surgery and recovery are easier.

[graphix1 6]

It's to shrink the liver. The liver lies almost directly on top of the stomach. It's easier for the surgeon to do his job when he doesn't have to hassle with an enlarged liver. It could also mean the difference between 5 small incisions and 1 large vertical incision.

[Brigida 0]

as i was told it helps shrink the fat in the liver to have better access to the stomach

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