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My surgeon said the same thing. Most of us whom are obese have fatty livers. The diet helps to shrink the liver to make the surgery safer, easier to see. I'm sure there are other reasons as well, but that is what my surgeon told me.

I enjoyed reading your experience. I am one week post surgery. I was 2 weeks on the Optifast protein and clear liquids presurgery. Now I am 2 weeks on clear liquids then 2 weeks on "full" liquids then food. This was harder on me with the clears than it was last week with the protein, but I am taking it hour by hour then day by day. I am very proud of you that you were able to sit at the table with everyone eating that, that was great willpower. Your mom and hubby have a right to be proud of you. Keep posting, I am looking forward to reading and hearing more about you.

Changes, I am one week out from surgery. I got approval first time out. I had to go through certain requirements which I think are typical. My BMI was 44, I have insulin resitance, but not yet diabetes and not other comorbidities. I had to see my PCP for 6 consectutive months, not missing one for weight control. My PCP needed to document that she discussed diet and exercise with me. I had to see a dietician within the past year and gather my weights for the last 3 years, which I had from my Gyn and my PCP. So, maybe you will be fine. My surgeon's office called and got a list of the requirements for me, so I could just check it off as I went. I started with them first, then went to my PCP, but I know many insurances need a referrel. I would just go through the process. A week before I got my approval, my surgeon's office called to reconfirm and was told it was not a covered benefit, even though last December they had said it was. The new person said the person from Dec was wrong. It was sent in anyway and approved. Good luck to you!

I am curious about the presurgery and post surgery diet. Did Dr. have you on certain liquid requirements? You did not lose weight with that?