I know its to make the liver less fatty, but do they do an xray or sonogram of the liver prior to telling you to go on a liquid diet? I have seen some that didn't go on a liquid diet, and some that have only gone on a liquid diet for a week, however the average I have seen is two weeks. Thanks.

It may depend on how they do the surgery. My sister had laproscopic surgery but there were five incision points I believe.And she was able to eat up until midnight the night before. When I get my surgery it will be through one opening in my belly button and I am required to do a two week liquid diet prior to surgery. Being able to get to the stomach portion being removed and being able to move the liver easily might come into play on this one.

My surgery was through my belly button and I didn't have to do a pre-op diet. Anyone with a 40 BMI or lower does not get a pre-op diet at my surgeons practice.

My dr. doesn't make us do pre-op liquid diet. His rules were clear liquid for 24 hours prior to surgery. I've seen my surgery on video tape, he actually had a special tool that held the liver up and out of his way. My starting BMI was over 45.

Nope, I never had to go on any sort of "liquid diet" until the day before surgery. Then I could only have clear liquids and some form of colon cleanser thing. But that was it! I was very happy i didn't have to do that 2 week thing most folks have to do now.

Someone attacked me in another thread, and it seems like arguing on the internet is silly. I have found it extremely healthy to talk to other individuals who are going through this process or are preparing to go through this process. It was kind of shocking to see all the different experiences we have been through. In another thread, I had learned that some surgeons do not "allow" their patients to have any protein, stating things like it is crutch. I say this site is also very useful for people to learn that not all surgeons are the same, nor are they all responsible, nor are they all doing any good by their patients. I am so very grateful that my surgeon is very much on top of the necessary lifestyle and dietary needs. I was also very fortunate my surgeon has sleeved and RnY'd many many people I personally know, so I know I was in a quality program. Moral of this post....research, research, research. Learn as much as you can about not only your surgeon, but what kind of support he or she provides and what education they provide.