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Thanks for the posts!!! I am following the diet, like I said better safe than sorry. I am soooo glad I don't have to do it for 30 days. I think these first few days are just a tough adjustment. I know I can do it. I should start by turning off the food network.

This is one explanation I found. I am not sure about it. I also found a u of cal article saying it's not proven to shrink the liver. I have found a lot of articles saying that the liver being enlarged is a huge issue if you are having a sleeve. I guess it's better safe than sorry but I am still going to look for a better study or proof. Some surgeons mandate a very restricted diet - one that is low in fat, sugar and carbohydrates - for one week prior to surgery and even if your surgeon doesn't ask you to follow this diet, doing so will increase your chances of your operation being completed laparoscopically because it will shrink your liver down in size. By following a strict diet, your body reduces its glycogen stores (glycogen is a form of sugar stored in the liver and muscles for energy). With each ounce of glycogen, the body stores 3–4 ounces of water, so when you follow a very strict diet, especially one that is low in starch and sugar, your body loses its glycogen stores and some water. The liver shrinks as it has less glycogen and water in it. This diet is only recommended for one week before surgery and is not to be followed post–operatively. It is quite possible you lose a lot of weight that week, but it will be mainly be water loss. Please ensure you continue to drink throughout the day.

I am going on an internet search to find out if there is any actual medical articles about a clear liq diet for one week shrinking your liver. I am beginning to suspect that they put you on this diet so that you get used to starving so you don't complain as much after surgery. I am 3 days in and I haven't cheated I may be in a food deprived mania but I don't think you can shrink your liver in a week. If anyone knows of any sites or actual physiologic explanation please let me know. I will post anything I find.

Yes this SUCKS!!!! I am on clears for a week, with 3 protein drinks (slimfast optima) a day. I have been watching food network this morning and I need to stop torturing myself. Thankfully my husband has been very sweet and is no longer eating in front of me. But I am not a very nice wife or mommy right now.

I am going in on the 24th. I am very excited and nervous. It helps to read that you are all doing well!!! Go FAB FEBS!!!!

Me too! I am going in to be banded on the 24th and I am getting totally nervous. And this pre-op diet SUCKS!!

I've noticed the abbreviation PB in a lot of posts. I may be an idiot but can anyone tell me what it means?

Thank you soooo much for this post. I am going in to be banded in like 6 days!!! I am freaking out a little. I have a question, does PB stand for puking back? Do you just like immediately vomit if something gets stuck or do you feel it and can make it to the bathroom?

I am really worried about not telling my parents, and my closest friends but I just don't think I can. If I just tell everyone I'm sick, that should buy me a few days. I wish I could just be loud and proud but I can't. I am mostly worried it could come out later. My friends would be devestated if they found out after the fact. Well I guess I've got 7 more days to out myself.

Thanks guys that really helps. I feel really bad about the lying too. But I don't want every move I make to be monitored. I haven't told my kids yet they are 11 and 7 because I don't want to tell them not to tell. So I am not sure what I'm going to say to them.

Hi, I am new to this forum. I am getting banded in 8 days. I have several close friends who I talk to everyday, and see 4-5 times a week. I don't want to tell anyone I'm getting this done except for my husband, and my closest friend. Has anyone out there kept their banding a secret? I am so afraid of being judged. My friends are all good people but not many of them are overweight and I don't think they'll understand.