What is the scientific reason for the pre-op diet being liquid? Why can't we EAT the same amount of cals/carbs/protein, etc... rather than drink them?

who knows. Most doctors say to shrink the liver. Protein shakes are supposed to be low cal, give you the needed protein and still make you lose weight. I Iost 9 pounds in my one week liquid diet, so I assume my liver lost some of it's fat too. That's what they say anyway!

What is the scientific reason for the pre-op diet being liquid? Why can't we EAT the same amount of cals/carbs/protein, etc... rather than drink them?

But why couldn't I have a chicken breast instead of a protein shake?

That was my question too......

My diet is basically that. Meal replacements 4 x day and then one healthy protein <lean meat baked chicken sirloin > a day. but I have been having such a hard time getting in four of those meal replacements because they taste too sweet. So I have <and not advising this> tried to get in 3 at least and one low carb low calorie low fat something or another. like tonight when my hot cocoa meal replacement would not dissolve and i was gagging trying to chew it I strained a can of chicken noodle soup and drank the broth. worked for the moment until it was time for my next snack. I hope its okay to do but if I am allowed jello and Popsicles and a meal of my choosing to be low carb low fat low calorie then I will do the best I can. I just pray that there is not a scientific reasoning. I am actually cutting my carbs and calories down a lot doing it. So here is to hoping...