Liver Shrinkage

[Duhs9919 17]

I have been following the diet to a T but I am still really nervous about making sure my liver has "shrank" enough. I'm just terrified that my surgeon will open me up and find a big fat liver and close me up. Anyone have any tips/pointers/advice?

Thanks.

Surgery is Sept. 10.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Don't get stressed about this...follow your surgeon's instructions and you won't have any issues with your liver.

[Duhs9919 17]

Been following them to a T. Just nervous, its not like I can take a peek and see if it's getting small. Just worried that this might be the last road block to the band.

[Lapbandster 496]

do not fret!

if you listen to your doc, you will be fine!

[Cindy C 150]

You've lost 10 pounds already. The liver is the first place it goes so you should be fine. Your doctor isn't going to close you back up. Relax and keep following instructions. You'll be fine. Good luck with your surgery and enjoy the journey. It's awesome!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

if you are doing as the other posters have said, not cheating on the pre op diet, i am sure your liver will shrink nicely and the surgery will take place. just keep doing what you are doing and try not to worry about things that havent happened yet. (wont do any good and only make you feel worse or get more upset).

hang in there and all the best

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Try not to fret. As long as you are doing what you are supposed to, you will be FINE. It is RARE that it happens and I have only heard of it happening when someone ignored the diet and continued eating normally.

[Duhs9919 17]

Thank you guys! I am just a worry wart and freaking out. I have followed the diet perfectly. Just want this so bad, I dont want anything to stop it from happening. And as of this morning I am down another lb for a total of 11!!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Thank you guys! I am just a worry wart and freaking out. I have followed the diet perfectly. Just want this so bad, I dont want anything to stop it from happening. And as of this morning I am down another lb for a total of 11!!

its happening. so dont worry. just chill....relax and know you are almost there. you got this... you do :wub:

[fostermomma 39]

Thank you guys! I am just a worry wart and freaking out. I have followed the diet perfectly. Just want this so bad, I dont want anything to stop it from happening. And as of this morning I am down another lb for a total of 11!!

I have the same concern! I feel I have done everything the doctor wanted me to do but if I get on the table and he cannot do the surgery because my liver is too fat, I will be devastated. Everything in my life has been worked around this surgery. I think if it didn't happen I would head out and get me the biggest cheeseburger ever! I have been having trouble sleeping because I am so nervous and excited. Lets make a vow to only have positive thoughts and I am sure, with God's help, we will be great!

[Duhs9919 17]

Yes Fostermomma!!! We have to think positively!! But I agree, I will be beyond disappointed if I wake up and no band. I'm super jealous that your surgery is Friday. Please let me know how it goes and how you feel!! I am also True Results!! Good luck.

[SusieSunshine 68]

I'm sure you will be fine. I think the fatty liver story is really few and far between. I mean they want you to loose a few LB's they know we can't lose weight for the sake of losing so they want us to have another reason. I'm sure some livers are HUGE. I'm sure a lot of people would gorge before the surgery if there was no preop diet thinking well it's the last few weeks before the band. Follow the diet. I've cheated not going to lie. I know some diets allow lean Protein. I'm only allowed shakes. I have lean protein once a day.OOOOOH I know scandelous. I'm sure I will be fine. Relax and you will be fine! Skinny in no time!

[Cooper123 93]

If you're worried about it, it means that you're on the right track, try not to cheat... (Katie ) But DO try to keep your stomach clean before the surgery as this would help the band settle even better.

Good luck!

[Duhs9919 17]

Banderama, I would absolutely die if I could only drink Protein Shakes. I'm on 2 diets a day and then 1 meal at dinner. Dinner is 3 oz of lean meat, 1 cup of green veggies and 1 cup of fruit.< /p>

[SusieSunshine 68]

I have to tell you a secret. I added lean Protein. Even if it's one egg and some veggies. I'm sorry but if it makes a difference in my liver so be it. I'm not morbidly obese. Let the LBT people crucify me if they must but it's my body!