I have heard of this. Why?

I never did. Its up to each doctor what they want you to do.

I did not. According to my doc, it depended on my BMI. Mine was low enough that it was not necessary.

Same here, doc said my BMI was low enough that I didn't have to.

Same here' date=' doc said my BMI was low enough that I didn't have to.[/quote']

Wow what was your BMI?

I did not. According to my doc' date=' it depended on my BMI. Mine was low enough that it was not necessary.[/quote']

What was your BMI?

Wow what was your BMI?

I started at 34

What was your BMI?

Mine was 39.

The purpose of the preop diet, as I understand it, is to shrink the liver. They need to lift the liver in order to work on placing the band. If the liver is too big, there isn't enough room to work. I didn't have a preop diet, because by the time I met with the nutritionist, my surgery was in just a few days. I had been out of town. She told me to have 2 shakes and one meal until surgery. I have to admit to not following that at all. I ate several "last meals". My surgery went fine. Not that I reccomend that. Obviously it is best to follow instructions. In looking back, I was wrong to be non-compliant. Luckily all went well.

The purpose of the preop diet' date=' as I understand it, is to shrink the liver. They need to lift the liver in order to work on placing the band. If the liver is too big, there isn't enough room to work. I didn't have a preop diet, because by the time I met with the nutritionist, my surgery was in just a few days. I had been out of town. She told me to have 2 shakes and one meal until surgery. I have to admit to not following that at all. I ate several "last meals". My surgery went fine. Not that I reccomend that. Obviously it is best to follow instructions. In looking back, I was wrong to be non-compliant. Luckily all went well.[/quote']

14 days pre op diet. I handled it like a big baby. Lol...I didn't cheat though! Lawd I'm glad that's over.

None required for me. My Dr, who spent a lot of time with me in the 10 months I saw him prior to surgery, told me he doesn't require it of patients that he feels can be compliant with the diet following surgery

My doctor required only 1 day prior to surgery - clear liquid diet. It wasn't bad at all. I think I was just so excited. I had my surgery today at 10:30. I will be on a clear liquid diet for the next week. I'm feeling remarkably good. Completely surprised and thankful ! Good Luck to you!

I didn't have a pre op diet. I wish I would have, I went crazy and kept having "one last meal", I gained five pounds in a week.

I didn't have a pre op diet. I wish I would have' date=' I went crazy and kept having "one last meal", I gained five pounds in a week.[/quote']

I hear ya! So what happened AFTER surgery? I'd love to hear your story.

Me? I was serious during the post op diet. I was a wee bit crazy though, I made melon and cucumber water, even made a concoction out of pickle juice. I would crush Popsicles and then eat them like a snow cone. I would freeze my protein drinks and made shaved ice treats out of them too.

I had a 1 week period diet. 2 shakes and 1 meal a day. I did cheat a few times though......you know "my last meal" about 5 times like. Thankfully all went well though