No pre-op diet. Is that common?

[chriskre 5]

My surgeon doesn't require any of his patients to do a pre-op diet.

Is this common?

I'm not doubting his competence cause he's world renowned,

but I wonder why he's decided it isn't necessary?

Apparently the outcomes are still favorable.

I see so many threads here about the pre-op diets.

I'm glad I don't have to do it so I can have my food funerals in peace. LOL

[Beckyyb93 225]

My surgeon just required a 3 day pre-op full liquids diet to shrink your liver just to help avoid issues. It's not uncommon and is just dependent on the doc and his preference. I wouldn't be too concerned and like you said...it makes it easier for you!

Good luck!

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

You will get a ton of different answers on this, none are wrong. There are many reasons some are on very strict pre-op diets. I did 2 shakes and one high Protein, low carb meal a day the two weeks before surgery. More than anything, it got me used to the shakes and kind of detoxed me off carbs prior to surgery. Best of luck!!!

[Recycled 2,182]

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth....... But also, don't make detrimental use of it either. Any weight you put on now, you'll just have to lose later and even if your Doc feels he doesn't need the pre-op diet, it can only benefit your outcome.

No time like the present to start your lifestyle change.....Good luck with your surgery.

[chriskre 5]

Thanks all.

I almost wish he'd make me do the diet cause I'm having too many food funerals. LOL.

I did gain a little weight and unfortunately will have more to lose.

But I'm in this for life so on with the show.

[monmon 0]

You will get a ton of different answers on this, none are wrong. There are many reasons some are on very strict pre-op diets. I did 2 shakes and one high Protein, low carb meal a day the two weeks before surgery. More than anything, it got me used to the shakes and kind of detoxed me off carbs prior to surgery. Best of luck!!!

Appreciate if you can share the diet my date is may 13th

[monmon 0]

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth....... But also, don't make detrimental use of it either. Any weight you put on now, you'll just have to lose later and even if your Doc feels he doesn't need the pre-op diet, it can only benefit your outcome.

No time like the present to start your lifestyle change.....Good luck with your surgery.

Good words

[Beckyyb93 225]

Thanks all.

I almost wish he'd make me do the diet cause I'm having too many food funerals. LOL.

I did gain a little weight and unfortunately will have more to lose.

But I'm in this for life so on with the show.

The cool thing about the sleeve is no food funerals are really necessary. Once your new tummy heals you can eat (most) anything you want in smaller portions.

[MASSGUY 51]

I didn't a pre-op diet. Just had to get to a certain weight for surgery, but no special pre-op

Edited May 4, 2014 by MASSGUY