Surgery on Thursday... weird question though...

[kranky813 477]

I am scheduled for surgery on Thursday of this week (less then 48 hours... eeekkkk) and I have not been put on any type of pre-op diet. Is this normal? My doc said nothing to eat or drink after 9pm the night before surgery but no other restrictions prior to surgery... Is this weird or am I crazy?

Thanks!

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

G'day kranky,

I've not heard of that happening but, as I've mentioned in previous posts elsewhere, each surgeon and situation is different...

Due to my weight, I was put on four weeks of liquid diet pre-op.

Others I've seen have been a week or less. You're the first I've seen (in my short time here) who has had no pre-op diet.

I guess you should just enjoy the freedom up until Sleeve Eve...

Good luck!!!

Kinda...

[lealor 127]

U lucky gal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mega_100 146]

I've seen people on here say they didn't have a pre-op diet. Everyone's different, as is every surgeon and their instructions, apparently.

[OKCPirate 5,323]

The pre-op diet is to shrink the liver. (Fatty livers are a big problem for surgeons trying to cut a stomach). Did they do an ultra sound or CT a few weeks ago to check?

[kanaud 70]

My surgery is scheduled for Sept 16 but I was also told no restrictions right up until night before. I thought it was weird too, but I'll take it!

[kranky813 477]

Trust me I'm not complaining. I just thought it was odd especially after hearing about everyone talk about their pre-op diets and stuff. Well one more day till the big day... I sort of feel like it's the night before my wedding all over again, lol.

[jennolsen 140]

I have been advised on a liver reduction diet which is Proteins, veggies and fruit only for 1 month prior. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before. No week of Protein Shakes or Clear Liquids prior either. Bottom line is every surgeon has different guidelines based on their experience. Good luck!