Concerns if not 100% Liquid diet 2-3 weeks before surgery?

[TexasBear in OZ 8]

Hi Everyone;

First post for me. Been a member for a few months; but forgot about this support group as I've been busy with work (trying NOT to think about upcoming surgery).

I was originally scheduled for Surgery in early March 2014, but had a bad cold/flu in the week prior to surgery, and was worried about going "under" while still not fully recovered. Had a talk with the doc; and he said we could make the decision the day before Surgery for a go/no go; but I elected to be conservative with my risk profile- and rescheduled for this coming week (Tue 8 April 2014).

For the March surgery date - I was on the 4 week Optifast diet; lost 10K over 4 weeks; and was pretty much liquid shakes, (and some Optifast soups), with diet Jello as my "sweet treat" in the evenings.

When the surgery was rescheduled to be 4 weeks later - I restarted the Optifast diet; but introduced a Meal Replacement salad at lunch (e.g. greens, cucumbers, and a chicken breast (skinless) as my Protein, dinner was primarly a can of green Beans (my only favorite veggy); and a Optifast shake every other day or so.

Basically - I cut out all carbs, ate a lot of low fat/cal salads, green Beans - and had the occasionaly optifast shake.< /p>

I thought the primary goal of the Optiifast type diet was to reduce the size of ones liver, making surgery easier for the surgeon. I've since lost a total of 13K over these past 7 weeks.

My question -- (with 3 days until surgery) -- I'll be going full bore Optifast for these remainin days; with the thought that my stomach will not have enough remnants of salads, green beans in it. I'm wondering if my no fat/low fat diet (not 100% optifast) has increased my risk profile?

Obviously, I can't see my liver size - but I have noticed clothing feeling much looser, a bit more energy in my step (all due to the lost 13Kg, I'm certain).

I have this vision of being prepped for surgery, and the doctor asking if I've been completely faithful to the liquid diet -- telling him my salad diet; and last 3 days 100% optifast diet - and being told it's too risky to have surgery - and being rescheduled.

(sigh) - almost getting a bit upset typing this now - I've already arranged for the time off from work; have people on standby to fill in for me at work; - kicking myself for not being 100% liquid diet for 3 weeks.

Anyone out there - who may have followed a similar, non 100% liquid diet, and have first hand experience from your surgery?

Thanks everyone...

[Keepgoing247 116]

You will be fine! By losing the weight you have shrunk your liver which is why the Dr put you on the pre-op diet. Stick with the liquids for the next 3 days, follow your post op diet and you should be great!

Keep us posted on your progress!