what happens if you dont follow preop liquid diet?

If you don't follow the pre-op diet you could really end up hurting yourself! Why: because the purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver so that it is easier for the surgeon to get to your stomach. I have learned that every doctor is different with pre and post- of course do the best you can to stuck to it..... I am now 13 days post op. it is not easy but I am dohbg this for me my kids. Whenever I want to not comply I think of all the reasons I had the surgery and I don't do it! Wishing you the best on your journey

You could be turned down for surgery once they are in there. Although I haven't ever heard of that happening, but still.

Depends on your bmi .. I only was on liquids for 24 hours.

I've read it here, and my doctor confirmed; if he gets inside and your liver is too big he will close you up and not complete the surgery. He said its not worth the risk of hemorrhage.

Depends on your bmi .. I only was on liquids for 24 hours.

I don't think that is correct. There are lower bmi's that have had longer preops and some with higer bmi's with shorter preop. I think it is ur surgeons preference.

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