I am scheduled for surgery on Monday. When my pc doctor reviewed my pre-surgical testing, he said he would not approve me because I have keytones and bile in my urine. Of course, the surgeon's office was not open by the time I had my appointment so now I have to wait till they speak today to find out if I can have this done or not. I have been on the optifast liquid pre-op diet for almost 3 weeks. Anyone else have this experience?

I have not experienced this problem, but being on a very low calorie diet such as Optifast can put you into ketosis so you would then have ketones in your urine. I will keep my fingers crossed for you today. Good Luck, keep us posted.

I was thinking the same thing about the ketones. It might be more the bile they are worried about. Bile has to do with the liver. No, I am not a nurse or doctor, I just know that it has to due with liver function and the bile duct. Best of luck, but look at it this way, they are looking out for your best health interest and at least it came up on the test. Once it is sorted out, I hope things move along again for you. Hang in there and keep us posted. All my best to you.

Thank you for the feedback. Everything has been resolved and I am set for surgery on Monday. WOW!!!!!!