Why do some surgeons require pre op diet and others don't?

[itsmett 3]

I've noticed so many on here saying they had two week pre op diet. And then others don't. Has anyone been told to do the preop diet and not been a good patient and didn't so it? I'm having problems sticking to mine. But worried about repercussions during surgery.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

My surgeon said that the reason for the preop diet was to shrink my liver. He said that if the liver was not small enough he would close me back up and not perform the surgery. After hearing about that happening, as well as stories from folks who havw has liver damage from surgery I think I will have enough incentive to stick to preop diet. Fortunately, it is not as draconion as some (mine is Meal Replacement shakes and protein...no extra carbs).

Edited September 21, 2014 by Inner Surfer Girl

[thesooz 8]

My surgeon and my husband's surgeon (we had diff procedures

With diff surgeons) said the same thing - reducing the size of the liver. They have to lift it to get to the stomach.

[unknowns 3]

My surgery is on the 3rd October but I was curious about the procedure and watched a video in YouTube. I see them lift the liver and can understand it can be more difficult if it's not shrunk. If you think it may put you off your surgery please don't watch it although I found it more interesting then off putting. Not sure about you guys but my doc is giving me a DVD of the surgery

[honeybunz 139]

My surgery is on the 3rd October but I was curious about the procedure and watched a video in YouTube. I see them lift the liver and can understand it can be more difficult if it's not shrunk. If you think it may put you off your surgery please don't watch it although I found it more interesting then off putting. Not sure about you guys but my doc is giving me a DVD of the surgery

That's cool!!

[lovelytrl 162]

My surgeon's office will require a 1 day pre-op the day before my surgery.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

My surgeon's office will require a 1 day pre-op the day before my surgery.

I think the 1 day Clear Liquids is to clear out the digestive system, empty the stomach, etc.