Only 3 Day-liquid diet??

[judy09 5]

I been reading a lot of the comments about the two weeks Pre-op diet and I’m a little councern about it.. I don’t understand why I only got 3 Day liquid diet.. should I be worried?? Any one ealse?? ... I’m going on Jan 19th

[ssflbelle 829]

Judy were you on a 3- 6 month supervised high Protein diet set up by your surgeon? Because I was on the high protein low carb diet for 6 months I only had 1 day preop of liquid diet. After surgery I was on a 2 week post op liquid diet. Each Dr has diferent requirements but the reason for the liquid diet is to reduce the liver so it is easier to lift it and get under it to the stomach.

[esskay77 785]

Every doctor is different. Every program is different. And every patient is different. It might depend on how much you need to lose. What they are trying to do is reduce the size of your liver and as much of everything else as they can so the surgery goes well. If you don't have as much to lose as some, you are probably good. I didn't have to go on any program before my surgery. Your surgeon knows what is best for you and for them. Best of luck!!

[LELH 72]

I been reading a lot of the comments about the two weeks Pre-op diet and I’m a little councern about it.. I don’t understand why I only got 3 Day liquid diet.. should I be worried?? Any one ealse?? ... I’m going on Jan 19th

I have a 2 day clear liquid diet and surgery on Monday. TOMORROW!!!!!!! As said previously, all surgeons are different. I asked mine why his was shorter and he said in lower BMI patients he doesn't see a difference in a long vs short liquid phase so the shorter is adequate to shrink the liver.

[Global_Librarian 1]

I have a 2 day clear liquid diet and surgery on Monday. TOMORROW!!!!!!! As said previously, all surgeons are different. I asked mine why his was shorter and he said in lower BMI patients he doesn't see a difference in a long vs short liquid phase so the shorter is adequate to shrink the liver.

Thank you for this explanation! I was getting concerned too.

I only found out about this group last night. I am having gastric sleeve surgery tomorrow morning. Today is my one and only liquid diet day. But reading other people I was getting so worried.

I am at a lower BMI, but qualified for the surgery because of a list of co-morbidities. My weight gain is hormonal. Gained more than 100 lbs after having a hysterectomy 7 years ago. I went from thin, healthy and energetic to overweight and tired with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. (It’s been a rocky 7 years.)

I am 5’11” and am currently 258 lbs. Highest weight was 283. My goal weight is to at least get below 200. That is about when all the health issues started. Would be wonderful to get back to 150-160 lbs, but given my hormonal issues, that is probably a stretch.

[LELH 72]

Thank you for this explanation! I was getting concerned too.

I only found out about this group last night. I am having gastric sleeve surgery tomorrow morning. Today is my one and only liquid diet day. But reading other people I was getting so worried.

I am at a lower BMI, but qualified for the surgery because of a list of co-morbidities. My weight gain is hormonal. Gained more than 100 lbs after having a hysterectomy 7 years ago. I went from thin, healthy and energetic to overweight and tired with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. (It’s been a rocky 7 years.)

I am 5’11” and am currently 258 lbs. Highest weight was 283. My goal weight is to at least get below 200. That is about when all the health issues started. Would be wonderful to get back to 150-160 lbs, but given my hormonal issues, that is probably a stretch.

Try not to worry! I'm super excited for you and we will both be in recovery 12 hours from now and on our way to good health

[Syaniya 319]

I been reading a lot of the comments about the two weeks Pre-op diet and I’m a little councern about it.. I don’t understand why I only got 3 Day liquid diet.. should I be worried?? Any one ealse?? ... I’m going on Jan 19th

I only had Clear Liquids the day before, dont worry your surgeon knows what they are doing.

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[Syaniya 319]

I have a 2 day clear liquid diet and surgery on Monday. TOMORROW!!!!!!! As said previously, all surgeons are different. I asked mine why his was shorter and he said in lower BMI patients he doesn't see a difference in a long vs short liquid phase so the shorter is adequate to shrink the liver.

Good Luck tomorrow and a speedy recovery [emoji4]

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[LELH 72]

3 hours ago, Syaniya said:

Good Luck tomorrow and a speedy recovery

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Thank so much!!!! I'm so excited!

[Prsunshine_8 6]

I had just 2 days liquids before my surgery and everything went well. Just remember to walk as much as you can ok. I pray you have a speedy recovery. [emoji173]️[emoji257]

[judy09 5]

Thank you all I was really nervous!!! I had my surgery last Saturday and the recovery it’s been very difficult but I’m happy that everything went well with the diet [emoji322][emoji3][emoji8]