Freaking Out A Little (Pre-Op Diet Worries)

[Sassy Gizmo 2]

Hi Guys,

I'm scheduled for Gastric Sleeve surgery on 12/28/22. I am reading all these threads where people are stating that they are on pre-op diets/liquid diets for 2 weeks or so. Neither my surgeon or nutriotionist said anything about this. The only instruction I received was Clear Liquids only the day before surgery. They didn't even say it has to be sugar free.

After reading through a whole heck of a lot of pre-op threads, I'm kind of freaking out & feeling like I'm doing something wrong or jeopardizing my surgery in some way.

Am I wrong here? Should I postpone? Did anyone else not have to do a pre-op diet?

Edited December 24, 2022 by Sassy Gizmo

[ShoppGirl 4,776]

Not everyone has to do the pre op diet. It varies greatly between doctor and amongst patients. I personally had a low carb type diet for a week and just the normal liquid thing the day before. The purpose of the diet is to shrink your liver so that it’s not in the way during surgery. If your doctor doesn’t require it then they don’t think you need it. Count your blessings. For many people the preop diet is the hardest part.

[Merida 25]

I'm only required to do a liquid diet for 48 hours prior

[The Greater Fool 2,022]

I never was on a liquid diet. I was able to eat real food until 6:00pm the night before. After surgery, for dinner I had pureed stuff, I don't remember exactly what it was. Puree went for 6 weeks, then real food again.

Different strokes for different surgeons, as usual.

Good luck,

Tek

[Sassy Gizmo 2]

Thank you guys.

I know all surgeons have different protocols, and I wouldn't think he'd steer me wrong, but I guess it's the nerves talking.

I appreciate the feedback.

Merry Christmas!

[321cathy 22]

Im going on 28th also. Had a real meal for Christmas yeaterday, now “full liquids” (including yogurt and cottage cheese) until night before surgery.