Alcohol on the pre-op Diet

[mems 1]

Has anyone drank alcohol on the pre-op diet...I have a function and I'm wondering if would be ok to have a few drinks HELP!!

[riley4183 0]

IMHO, it depends on your pre-op diet and how long you are on it . . if it is the 6 month weight loss diet that you have to do for insurance, it's probably OK as long as it's still a while out from surgery. .. but if it's the semi-fast immediate pre-op diet designed to shrink your liver, or if your surgery is coming up real soon, then NO, alcohol is the LAST thing that you need! The liver has to process it, it won't help you at ALL.

[lotzasunshine 2]

I agree with Riley. If you are close to surgery than I wouln't risk it. When on a pre-op diet for 2 or so weeks, it is meant to shrink the liver. That is why you either go on liquids or no carbs(in my case). Alcohol is made up of a LOT of carbs.

[mems 1]

Thanks u guys my surgery is Aug 20th and I start my 2 week on thur 8/6 (slim fast and non calorie clear liqiuds) and I'm celebrating my fiance's birthday on the 14th and wanted a drink or 2 but I guess I better not

[lotzasunshine 2]

I know it's hard but you can totally do it!! You will be glad later!! Good luck!

[mems 1]

Thanx I sooo need 2 Hear it lol

[lotzasunshine 2]

Well, a lot of us have been there, and you wouldn't want to mess it up right before. I had to sit through a lot of family functions during my pre-op and it was really hard. I needed a lot of encouragement. So if I can pay it forward I will. Let me know if you need anything!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I say ask your surgeon.

[mems 1]

Yes I will ask him ...well I start my liquid diet today kinda nervous :-/

[lessofm3 0]

I agree with others I wouldn't risk having a drink or two so close to your surgery. I was told if I didn't follow the liquid diet and my liver hadn't shrunk the surgery would be cancelled. The coordinator of the program I am in told me she has seen the doctor cancel a surgery in the operating room because the patient did not follow the liquid diet and that patients liver was not pliable.

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