My surgeon called today to assure me that they are still working with the insurance company and that I should have an approval soon...I asked him when he wanted me to starts my liquid diet and he told me that he doesn't require a preop diet.....

Every story and journey that I have read about on this forum...people talk about the liquid... I prepared myself for it...I even bought the magic bullet, lol ...im not mad just taken by surprise. My surgeon says that he only asks people who are severely over weight to lose?? I thought I was severely overweight...bmi 43?

Well....happy I dont have to but curious, has anyone else been told not to do it? Hmmmm...

My surgeon does not require liquid diet either..........I don't know if thats a good or bad thing?!?! And my BMI is 48.

My surgeon called today to assure me that they are still working with the insurance company and that I should have an approval soon...I asked him when he wanted me to starts my liquid diet and he told me that he doesn't require a preop diet.....

Every story and journey that I have read about on this forum...people talk about the liquid... I prepared myself for it...I even bought the magic bullet, lol ...im not mad just taken by surprise. My surgeon says that he only asks people who are severely over weight to lose?? I thought I was severely overweight...bmi 43?

Well....happy I dont have to but curious, has anyone else been told not to do it? Hmmmm...

My doctor told me if I lost at least 10 pounds before the surgery, he wouldn't make me do the 2 week liquid diet. I lost 14. They still wanted me to do it, but I convinced them I shouldn't have to.

My surgeon called today to assure me that they are still working with the insurance company and that I should have an approval soon...I asked him when he wanted me to starts my liquid diet and he told me that he doesn't require a preop diet.....

Every story and journey that I have read about on this forum...people talk about the liquid... I prepared myself for it...I even bought the magic bullet, lol ...im not mad just taken by surprise. My surgeon says that he only asks people who are severely over weight to lose?? I thought I was severely overweight...bmi 43?

Well....happy I dont have to but curious, has anyone else been told not to do it? Hmmmm...

I have lost 25 lbs so far and I start my liquid diet this Thursday (8/11). My band date is 8/25. According to my surgeon and dietician, the reasoning behind the liquid diet is so your liver shrinks and it is easier for them to do the surgery, so there is less of a chance for complications.

Everyone is different, and I would listen to what your surgeon says. Maybe you might want to replace a meal with a Protein shake. It is all up you and your surgeon.

Thanks!

Dawn

My surgeon didn't require a pre-op liquid diet, but made me do a 10day one after surgery. He said he requires men to do the pre-op liquid because they have a lot more fatty tissue around the liver than women do.

I did not have to do the liquid diet either. My BMI was in the 60's . My surgeon wanted me to lose some weight (liver shrinkage), but no specific amount. He told me he would not do the surgery if I gained "any" weight. I lost 18 pounds in 2 1/2 months.

Good Luck to you!

Mine does not require a liquid diet before. but does have his patients do a 2 week "fast". which consists of a slim fast in the morning, slim fast for lunch and a lean cuisine or smart one for dinner. you can have snacks in between meals, such as fruit, yogurt and pudding. I lost 6 lbs doing mine! it is to have your liver shrink some for the surgery, better access to the organs.

My surgeon only required me to go on Clear liquids the day before surgery. But he required me to do three weeks of liquid diet after surgery. I did fine, and have lost plenty since surgery. The weight loss shown in my ticker is counted since my surgery day.

Dave

My doctor requires no pre-op diet. My BMI was 48. When I asked him if I should at least try to lose a couple pounds beforehand he said it really didn't matter to him. He never had a problem working around a liver. He's done this surgery over 2000 times and, as far as I know, he has never knicked a liver.

Wow everyone..thanks for sharing and for the advice now at least I know that im not the only one. Dawn...once the surgeon gives me a date I will starts replacing one or two meals with protein shakes Hey Dave....how did you get your ticker? I wanted one, lol...seriously I do