Just curious, they made such a big deal about shrinking the liver down pre op when I got the lap band put it. I assume it would be the same when taking it out.

I don't get it?

Do you mean band removal? If you're having yours removed I would expect your surgeon to give you those instructions.

Yes I mean with a lap band removal. When they put it in I had to go on a liquid diet for two weeks before the surgery with the idea that the resulting weight loss would significantly impact the size of the liver leading to a safer surgery. I am just now looking into having mine removed due to complications, I have yet to get to talk to a surgeon yet as I have a few steps to go through before I can get a referral and insurance coverage...So naturally I figured I would ask someone who has been through it. Sorry about the confusing post I'm on the iPhone app and still getting use to it

I had to get my first band replaced after losing more than a hundred pounds. I was not required to go on liquids before the replacement surgery.

Good luck!

Sue

Thank you sue!

I never went through the liver shrinkage routine and if you've lost weight you may not have to either. I think patients who have gained back much of their weight might have to follow the pre-op diet if that's the doctors usual routine?

Mine was done urgently so no prep...hopefully your diet has been better with the band and your liver isn't as fatty as it used to be but yup,it's going to vary from doc to doc.