What do you mean start pre-op diet NOW??

[paisleydaisy 0]

Gah!!!

Got all my labs and results back and met with the doc. I actually gained 5 pounds since my consult (Let's just call it a farewell to all the foods I love and won't have anymore). I also have a fatty liver.

The doc now wants me on a low-carb/no-carb diet with no dairy for the next two weeks, then I'll beon the pre-op liquid diet for two weeks before surgery.

OMG! I was soooooooo not prepared to go low-carb! I knew the liquid diet would be involved, but I thought I would be ok before that. I'm trying really hard not to freak out and I'm going to give myself a few days to gradually taper down my carbs. Wow has this been a wake-up call--the party is really over now!

[Mommie_of_4 0]

well the fat party is over now...so let the I'm fine, healthy party begin. Party over here!! The roof...the roof...the roof is on fire...

[aprilapple 1]

well the fat party is over now...so let the I'm fine, healthy party begin. Party over here!! The roof...the roof...the roof is on fire]

we don't need no Water let the mother:cursing: burn! Well said mommie! So paisley, here's to a new you!

[Saffron1216 0]

I also have a fatty liver.

Did the lab results let the doc know that you have a fatty liver?

[mdargen 0]

Hey Girl,

Do you want to be diet buddies? I don't have to start my pre-op diet until 9/10 but I am starting it tomorrow. I am also doing the low carb thing. I know it is going to be hard but we can do this!!

I am in Vancouver, WA. Where in WA do you live?

[debbieperez55 0]

Gah!!!

Got all my labs and results back and met with the doc. I actually gained 5 pounds since my consult (Let's just call it a farewell to all the foods I love and won't have anymore). I also have a fatty liver.

The doc now wants me on a low-carb/no-carb diet with no dairy for the next two weeks, then I'll beon the pre-op liquid diet for two weeks before surgery.

OMG! I was soooooooo not prepared to go low-carb! I knew the liquid diet would be involved, but I thought I would be ok before that. I'm trying really hard not to freak out and I'm going to give myself a few days to gradually taper down my carbs. Wow has this been a wake-up call--the party is really over now!

I went to the Dr for my blood tests and I had gained! I went and got some Glucerna and started drinking it for Breakfast, better than Mc Donalds. Then I started adding another shake and eating less. I actually lost 5 pound. Of course Doc says EAT VEGGIES, yeah right, and I will but I am afraid, I have fatty liver too. In fact I had to go off my cholesteral meds becaus of it. Anyway, I feel 4 weeks to go, I need to get my liver to shrink a little. I only have to loose 10 pounds but my biggest fear - What if he gets in there and says - nope, liver is a mess, close her up.:sad:

Yes, I am a worry wort, but it is just so close now.

[ambaloosa 0]

I feel your pain, Daisy and Debbie! My doc only wants a 2 week liquid diet, but he said he wouldn't do the surgery if my liver is too big, so I don't want to take any chances. I thought maybe I would start my low-carb/liquid diet a week early (I am getting banded 9/16). I was on medifast this summer trying to lose the weight and it required 5 Protein Shakes a day and also allowed low-carb foods and it was haaaaaard. I got the info packet from the hospital today and they only allow 3 Protein Drinks or other caloric beverages per day during the 2 week pre-op diet. I want this so much, I know I can do it, but I don't think I'll start the liquid phase until I have to. Good luck! Amber