Advice Please!

[steelergirl 135]

I have git mix matched advice about pre op diet ...I called and got different answers from docs office..I'm doing low Carb 700 calorie meals..I lost 10 pounds..one week to go..just feeling like I'm not shrinking my liver..I have been eating more food vs. shakes but staying at right amount of calories ..I know my liver is big ..I'm sooo scared of having this surgery..I feel like I'm obsessing with questions and worries..did anyone else feel the same...9 days till surgery and I'm freaking out..all the input is helpful..because I am a spazzzz right now.

[Geminidrive 389]

Consult with your physician. You will continue to get mixed responses because every Physician has different Pre-op instructions. For instance my surgeon did not require a Pre-op diet.

[Twyla 10]

I didn't have a preop diet either. Just npo 8 hours prior to surgery. So weird how different all the doctors are.

[steelergirl 135]

What was your bmi?..and did they say why you didn't have one??

[GeauxForIt 659]

Pre-op diets are hotly debated here! Every surgeon has his/her own ideology and arguments for/against pre-op diets. Then, among those surgeons who choose to prescribe a pre-op diet, there are as many diets as there are doctors!!

And, then there are the post-ops diets! LOL

Basically, you have to choose a surgeon that you trust with your life and follow his/her instructions.

[GeauxForIt 659]

BTW, I have a "fatty liver" and had NO pre-op diet!!!

[Twyla 10]

My bmi was 40 or 41. I did have a preop diet when I had my lap band in 2007. I was on liquids for ten days prior. I asked this time and they just said it wasn't necessary. Maybe because mine was a revision?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I have git mix matched advice about pre op diet ...I called and got different answers from docs office..I'm doing low Carb 700 calorie meals..I lost 10 pounds..one week to go..just feeling like I'm not shrinking my liver..I have been eating more food vs. shakes but staying at right amount of calories ..I know my liver is big ..I'm sooo scared of having this surgery..I feel like I'm obsessing with questions and worries..did anyone else feel the same...9 days till surgery and I'm freaking out..all the input is helpful..because I am a spazzzz right now.

Why do you suspect you aren't shrinking your liver? If you aren't eating any sugar (fruits, starches and so on) your liver will likely shrink regardless of whether you eat or drink your calories.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Basically' date=' you have to choose a surgeon that you trust with your life and follow his/her instructions.[/quote']

I agree and have said this before. Choose your surgeon carefully. But then put your faith in his plan. Don't try to outsmart him by making up your own plan.

[steelergirl 135]

LOL..I guess I have doubts..but would with anyone..he is experienced..but there are several things that are sooo different I feel he cutting corners or something..

1. He does it outpatient..I had to request to stay over night at hospital

2. I have fatty liver and he was sooo nonchalant about that..

3.no CT scan..I had to request that too.

4 no endoscopy.

5 preop appointment one week before surgery..

I don't know if I'm just freaking..he has a great record..lots of experience but all that sounds like he is not thourough...idk..what do you guys think..I am a paranoid type person when it comes to health stuff..I've never had any surgery in my life..LOL..just a c section ..thanks for all input! !

[JANNCS 3]

Don't mess around with this. If you are having doubts, ask yourself why. This is a very important surgery. You are the only one that can take care of you.

[steelergirl 135]

I think it is because I've never had surgery and its the unknown...and I have looked up the risks..its worth it for me and I'm ready to take the step just trying to find out if these things are normal..if its my fear in my head or something to really worry about

[GeauxForIt 659]

LOL..I guess I have doubts..but would with anyone..he is experienced..but there are several things that are sooo different I feel he cutting corners or something..

1. He does it outpatient..I had to request to stay over night at hospital

2. I have fatty liver and he was sooo nonchalant about that..

3.no CT scan..I had to request that too.

4 no endoscopy.

5 preop appointment one week before surgery..

I don't know if I'm just freaking..he has a great record..lots of experience but all that sounds like he is not thourough...idk..what do you guys think..I am a paranoid type person when it comes to health stuff..I've never had any surgery in my life..LOL..just a c section ..thanks for all input! !

I have a fatty liver, too, and had NO pre-op diet. Not even a bowel cleanse the night before!

I did not have a CT scan.

I did not have an endoscopy.

I had my pre-op appointment 3 weeks before surgery, but it was due to MY scheduling issues!

So, if this is just "this is a huge life-changing surgery" nerves, then just do what he says. If it's "I don't trust this guy" nerves, run like hell!

If your gut has you questioning the surgeon, then you should listen and make an appt with another doctor.

[steelergirl 135]

I feel a lot better..I think your post made me feel like 100 x better..!! Thank you sooo much!!#..howblong ago were you sleeved?.and Congrats!!

[steelergirl 135]

I think it is the life changing surgery and I can trust him now that I am starting to see some of his.practices are the norm.