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We got the call today - mu husband is going to be banded on the 11th in Decatur. He asked if there was anything sooner. They haven't said anything about a pre-opt fast though. We go on Nov 3 to get final blood and do all the rest, hoping they will say something then.

What exactly have some of you done on the pre-opt fast?

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Its a diet that the docs have you go on, anywhere from two weeks to three days before surgery, they usually tell you about it, but do be afraid to ask. My docs requirement was a two week liquid diet and lose 10 lbs before my surgery date.

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My doctor didn't require a preop diet. Some surgeons want their patients on Atkins and others want a liquid diet. You need to ask. If they think his liver is enlarged, they will need to make sure it has time to shrink before surgery. Ask about maybe doing Atkins from now until surgery. Many liquid diets are so high in sugar they wreck havoc on you appetite.

Please don't forget to call and ask. You don't want someone assuming someone else told him and get there the day of surgery and have it canceled.

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He is having the banding done at Decatur Memorial Hosp. Dr Gilman - thanks for all the suggestions. I think he will start on Monday something just so he is ahead of the game

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