Upcoming surgery and a important question

beachgirl · June 12, 2006

My surgery is in 3 weeks and I keep reading and hearing about shrinking your liver. What things can I do now, with just 3 weeks left to get ready. I mean as far as shrinking my liver, and I drink cokes really bad and know if I don't stop them now I risk the bad headaches after surgery stopping them suddenly. Any advice you can give me I would appreciate. I've gotten most every thing on the list to buy but what about my eating and liver.

Thank you everyone for all of your help,

Sherri

Kat817 · June 12, 2006

The basic issue with shrinking your liver is to eat low fat and high Protein. It will shrink the fatty deposits in the liver and allow it to be more pliable during the surgery, as it has to be moved around to get teh band in place. If your Dr. gives you a pre op diet, follow IT, if not, I would suggest low fat, high protein to help give you a boost. Good luck, it will be fine!!!

Kat

fishy · June 12, 2006

Yep - that's why I was put on the Atkins Induction, to shrink the organs - primarily the liver. So far so good - not tired of prime rib yet!

beachgirl · June 12, 2006

Hey Kurt we're having surgery the same day!!!!!!!yipee

Just different parts of Mexico. Good luck and hope all goes great.

They told me I didn't need to do a preop but I was afraid my liver might be like huge or something.

Sherri

Mvpo8961 · June 12, 2006

My doc had me do South Beach Phase 1 for 7 - 10 days preop. My liver was nice a flexible he said.

Myra

SharronL · June 12, 2006

Hello,

Before my surgery I checked with Dr. Sanchez's office about a pre-opt diet because I has read about others required to do so. The Dr.s office said they did not require a pre-opt diet and to enjoy my "Last Meal " pre-banded. No problems. Good luck on your surgery.

Sharon

jojo41 · June 12, 2006

My clinic doesn't require me to pre-op diet either.

I had my bloodwork done recently and it said I had a "fatty liver"....I was a bit concerened about this but when I saw the clinic nurse she assured me it was no big deal as 90% of people (fat & thin) have a fatty liver these days.

My doctor has done over 7000 lap band surgeries and only recommends for his patients over 200kg (440lbs) to go on a pre op "liver shrinking" diet.