AudreyDarling 46 Posted August 14, 2016 I was reading through my information today and saw that my dr only requires liquid diet the two days before, and just to continue the high Protein low carb up until surgery. I had a friend who had lap Band and her dr requires 4 weeks liquid diet!! What's the difference and does anyone else's dr only require two day liquids? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vphilo 0 Posted August 14, 2016 I was reading through my information today and saw that my dr only requires liquid diet the two days before, and just to continue the high Protein low carb up until surgery. I had a friend who had lap Band and her dr requires 4 weeks liquid diet!! What's the difference and does anyone else's dr only require two day liquids? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My doctor requires 2 week liquid diet for vertical sleeve. Just to shrink my liver. I think it depends on the patients current weight maybe Sent from my SM-T377T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 14, 2016 @@AudreyDarling Many surgeon's plans are different - some vary by patient. Mine is only 1 day Clear Liquids. We are the lucky ones I think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfylove 25 Posted August 14, 2016 I was reading through my information today and saw that my dr only requires liquid diet the two days before, and just to continue the high Protein low carb up until surgery. I had a friend who had lap Band and her dr requires 4 weeks liquid diet!! What's the difference and does anyone else's dr only require two day liquids? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My doctor required 1 week liquid diet prior to surgery to shrink the liver then 2 weeks liquid diet post surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AudreyDarling 46 Posted August 15, 2016 @@AudreyDarling Many surgeon's plans are different - some vary by patient. Mine is only 1 day Clear Liquids. We are the lucky ones I think! Yes! I think we are lucky! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted August 15, 2016 hehe You all are definitely lucky. When I had my lap bad back in 2009, I had to go a strict diet (can't really remember the details anymore) and now I'm on pre-op diet for a revision for 3 weeks, ALL liquid diet... Yeah. Fun fun lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
111 118 Posted August 16, 2016 I'm having the BPD/DS and my doctor wants me on an 800 calorie diet for 4 weeks before surgery. I don't know if it's liquid or not. I hope not! I do know I have to do a colon prep though. I've had a colonoscopy done last October, so I know it sucks! Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted August 16, 2016 During the VSG procedure the liver has to be lifted up and held out of the way so the surgeon's tools can access your stomach. It's important to shrink the liver prior to all the smallish tool used to lift it will not damage/bruise/tear the liver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen-2+1 131 Posted August 16, 2016 I have a two week high Protein 600-800 calorie diet to shrink the liver, but only one day of clear liquids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gina171 626 Posted August 16, 2016 I have a two week high Protein 600-800 calorie diet to shrink the liver, but only one day of clear liquids.Mine is exactly the same. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missvee 28 Posted August 16, 2016 I'm only required to do a 2 day clear liquid diet before surgery date. But have to eliminate all starches 3 weeks prior Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AudreyDarling 46 Posted August 16, 2016 I have a two week high Protein 600-800 calorie diet to shrink the liver, but only one day of Clear liquids. That's what mine is except it 2 days liquid prior to surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frozengrapes 50 Posted August 17, 2016 Mine is one week 1000 cal high Protein low carb no sugar diet, and 1 day liquid only. Their practice goes by BMI the more weight you have to lose the longer the pre op diet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites