Hi guys!!!

Any thoughts on starting the Pre-Op Diet Early? :thumbup:

My Dr. says it's two weeks, I wanted to start a week early just to make sure the liver is small enough!! Think there would be any issues with that?

Let me know what you think,

Kevin

It couldn't hurt if you did... I was so-so on my preop diet... was pretty good with my partial liquid diet, had a few slip-ups (forced going out to lunch 3 times - but still mostly healthy) and my surgeon said there was no problem, that it was a textbook and easy procedure.

Starting early, and sticking to it could only help :thumbup:

Are you a masochist? LOL

I wouldn't do it, personally. Two weeks seems to be commonly accepted as adequate time to reduce the liver's glycogen stores.

I'm all for giving it your all--but I think if I wanted to get a head start, I'd do it more conservatively, by focusing on lean Proteins and nonstarchy veggies---and not thrusting myself into the land of liquids sooner than necessary.

Believe me, it will soon seem interminable for you.

Depends on what your pre-op diet is, I guess. I'm currently on 7 days of clear, sugar free liquids (broth, Jello, popsicles) and it sucks, lemme tell ya. :]

But if you're one of the lucky people who get to drink Protein drinks or eat real food, I'd say go for it. I don't know why anyone would ever want to do it longer than necessary, but it couldn't hurt. :thumbup: