amsterp 19 Posted August 13, 2014 Just wondering, as I am on day 5 of liquids and only 2 more days to go and it is a little easier. But how the heck is my doc gonna know if my liver has shrunk or not??? He never x-rayed it or anything. I guess I am just worrying that something is going to go wrong and my dreams will be crushed come Friday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnpeach 41 Posted August 13, 2014 Everything will be fine. I am excited for you. Friday will be the official start. Best of luck to you. No negativity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganGirl 24 Posted August 13, 2014 They won't know. But you'll know. You'll know you did the right thing to make your liver fit as possible for the surgery. Good luck Friday! 1 #9grammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarnGirlWK 98 Posted August 13, 2014 @amsterp: your pre-op preparations are designed to help reduce the fatty tissues around the liver and the spleen to assist the surgeon during surgery. Most of us who are candidates for this surgery have an excess of this fatty tissue. Believe me, you are helping yourself and your surgeon by following the pre-op guidelines. Friday will come, your surgery will go ahead with ease thanks to your prep. Hugs 1 #9grammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessiquoi 623 Posted August 13, 2014 when i went for my gallbladder ultrasound, they did my liver too, i didn't know but maybe that's routine? anyway, when my pcp called me with all my pre-op test results, he mentioned fatty liver deposits, so maybe they do know? anyway, just follow the plan and you will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesuse2000 698 Posted August 13, 2014 They'll know when they go in and see your liver. As long as you follow instructions you should be fine. Wishing you the best with your surgery and recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites