CherylNash 1 Posted June 15, 2014 Does anyone know the true reason some Drs. want you on a liquid diet a week before or 2 or 3 days before surgery? My sleeve is scheduled for Tues, June 17th. A new life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sotabee 15 Posted June 15, 2014 Not sure why liquid diet varies so much, mine is only five days prior to surgey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshall617 10 Posted June 15, 2014 Mine is 7 days and my nurse practitioner explained that it was to shrink the liver in order to make it easier for the surgeon to have a clear path to the stomach during surgery. I don't know why the protocols vary so much from one doc to the next though.... 1 BeagleLover reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyaNKy 79 Posted June 15, 2014 It's to shrink the liver to get easier access to the stomach. My pre-op diet was all you can eat meats, cheese and nuts. I don't understand the point of a liquid diet as long as you're not eating carbs or sugar. Sugar and carbs is what makes the liver swell. 1 BeagleLover reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnpeach 41 Posted June 15, 2014 I am only on 2 days of liquids. 1day not lumps or chunks and the second is clear liquid. I was told that was t have a empty stomach. Then surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenalford1 0 Posted June 15, 2014 Surgery tomorrow at 7 am. Question:I can have clear broth - does beef broth sound ok or is it just chicken broth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnpeach 41 Posted June 15, 2014 From what I understand as long as you can see thru it, It is clear liquid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
