I know I see that most doctors put their patients on a 1-2 week liquid diet before surgery because it helps shrink the liver for surgery. My doctor only requires me to do the liquid shakes for 2 days prior to surgery.

As I read all these posts I am feeling guilty that I have not done at least 1 week. My surgery is on Thursday so I am going to do it for 3 full days but I am wondering- did anyone else's doctor only require the 2 days prior of liquid shakes?????

Actually, my doctor didn't require the shakes before surgery at all. I had to go on liquids 24 hours before surgery but that's it. Nothing else.

Every doctor is different, don't worry about others just follow your surgeon's instructions.

Best wishes.

My doctor didn't require any pre op diet at all...I did however put myself on one for 3 days. No need to feel guilty at all! Congrats on your up coming surgery and Best Wishes!

Ok thanks so much!

No preop diet at all required by my doctor!

No diet for me either. Like Missy said, just follow your Drs orders and don't feel guilty.

Best wishes Thursday!

i had to do a pre op diet before my surgery last year. my surgery was jan 4th so i was on a liquid diet through the holidays ;( it sucked i cried but looking back now it was soooo worth it

I don't have to do liquids pre op but have to do a less than 20 carbs per day diet to shrink liver. Feb 19, 2013 for surgery date. Oh, brother no turning back now.

I did not have a pre-op diet either. As long as your doc is happy, you should be. He knows better than all of us what you need to do. Best of wishes for the surgery and recovery!

My daughter banded yesterday. Just 2 days of clear fluid. She did fine but in pain. She starts back at college mon. Hope shell be ok

My doctor doesn't do a liquid pre-op diet.