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length of pre-op

How long was your pre-op? Anyone less than a week? More than 2 weeks?

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Mine is 14 days! I don't know if I could handle anymore than 2 weeks! haha

I'll be doing a 3 day clear liquids no sugar diet before surgery in August. Not looking forward to it but I feel lucky I don't need to do something more extended.

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I go to the surgeon tomorrow and my surgery could be as early as Tuesday. I am starting the preop diet today and am a little nervous. Will I lose enough? There is no set amount so far by the doctor, although he like for you to have lost something. What should I expect in a 6 day liquid diet?

The liquid dies isn't so much to make you lose weight per-se, although it is recommended you do before surgery, as it is to SHRINK YOUR LIVER. The liver sits right above your stomach and shrinking it makes the procedure less complicated. I've been on the liquid diet for a week and I've lost VERY little. Enough that my pants fit more comfortable, but not enough that I need to go shopping ???”

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The liquid dies isn't so much to make you lose weight per-se, although it is recommended you do before surgery, as it is to SHRINK YOUR LIVER. The liver sits right above your stomach and shrinking it makes the procedure less complicated. I've been on the liquid diet for a week and I've lost VERY little. Enough that my pants fit more comfortable, but not enough that I need to go shopping 😔

Thanks! That makes me feel a bit better!

I was told if my BMI is still over 50 ( I'm at 55) then I will have a 3wk pre op diet :(

I was told if my BMI is still over 50 ( I'm at 55) then I will have a 3wk pre op diet :(

:( is right!

I was on the preop for 4 weeks. Three slimfast shakes and 3 yoghurts a day. 3 days before my surgery I went on all clear liquids. Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Lost 28 pounds in 4 weeks.

I've been on all liquid diet for 3 weeks(yesterday made 2 weeks) surgery is Monday. Last few days have been the hardest for me. I just want something good to eat. I did eat a little yesterday but I spit it out. I just needed the flavor. Lol I don't if it hurt anything or not.

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