I am scheduled for surgery on 1/30 and have been on the pre-op diet given to me by my doctor for a week. I see alot of people talking about being on a liquid diet before surgery. I am not on a liquid diet but have to stay under 40 carbs per day. I am sure all doctors are different but has anyone else had the same low carb diet instead of the liquid diet before surgery. I am scared i have missed something and want to be sure I am doing the right thing.

I didn't have to follow any diet before the surgery.

Did your Dr. specify how much weight he wants you to loose?

It's important you follow your dr's instructions.

My Dr., for the pre-op did not care what diet I followed. He did tell me I needed to loose a specified amount or he would postpone the surgery. I also had weigh in 2 days before.

I wasn't told i had to loose any weight before surgery. I am keeping my carbs below 40 as instructed to shrink my liver.

My doctor said to stick to 1500 calories and keep it low fat. That's pretty much what I've been doing all along anyway. I did notice, however, that it said no alcohol for 6 months prior. Guess I'm going to have to fudge a little on that one. I drink very seldom, but I have had a very few drinks in the last 6 months. Anybody else been told this?

I didn't have to follow any diet before the surgery.

Oh thanks that makes me feel a little better.

Just like in the 6 weeks post surgery, I'm finding doctors have all kinds of different pre-op diets too.

As for myself, I wasn't told I had to lose a certain amount of weight, but I was put on Clear Liquids prior to surgery.

I would suggest you do what your specific surgeon asks and not worry about the rest. Everyone is different.

My surgeon doesn't require a preop diet, or preop weight loss, just clear liquids the day before. We have the same surgery date, by the way!!

thanks

Im getting banded on Friday with zero mention of a pre-op diet..should I be worried?

Im getting banded on Friday with zero mention of a pre-op diet..should I be worried?

It appears it all depends on the doctor. Good Luck!!!

My surgeon doesn't require a preop diet, or preop weight loss, just clear liquids the day before. We have the same surgery date, by the way!!

Good luck and I hope all goes well. It is nice to know you are not alone in this journey.