I've been looking for specific information on the Liver shrinking diet and the Physician's weight loss center liquid diet.:help: Like, what is it, what foods or drinks are used, what ever I need to know, etc. I used the Search and it brought up a list of different threads that gave mention to the two different diets, but nothing in detail. If it's no trouble, I ask that someone please give me the diets or at least a website where I might find the info. I'm at a loss.

Thanks so much!

Compared to some I had a very easy pre-op diet. I was told to eat high protein, and as low of fat as possible. I only had to do it for 2 weeks. My SIL and I were banded together, and she did not follow hers so closely, and he said he could tell a difference. Some others I have heard were on an Optifast diet, I guess it is a liquid shake type of drink. I drank protien shakes, but they are hard to find with low fat. I did more of them while recovering. I mainly stuck to lean meats, and veggies. I don't know if it had anything to do with it or not, but I had a super easy recovery, no gas pain...was a very simple surgery to me.

Good Luck. Wish I could have been more help. Your Dr. should be able to provide you with any diet he finds necessary, some of them base your pre-op diet on your BMI.

I believe there is a thread under the food one that outlines all the stages, not sure if the pre-op is in there or not.

Kat

Thanks for responding. I really appreciate it.

What was the name of the protein shake that you used?

How to shrink your liver (and increase ST weight loss) – the low-carb, pre-op diet

Hope this helps!

I had to do a 10 day clear liquid diet to srink the liver before surgery. This meant only Beef and Chicken Broth and Jello. That's it. I started Dec 15th and was on it until the 25th (2007). Had surgery day after Christmas.

I am down 101.5 lbs now and am thrilled. I have another 80-100 to go. I believe exercise is the key - 5-7 days a week 45-60 minutes each workout 1-2 times per day :biggrin::smile2:

I am a long time client of Physician's Weight Loss Center, as a client and having worked there for 3 years. Go to their site www.pwlc.com and check out their nutritional supplements. their meal replacements are a bit high in carbs (21g). feel free to email me if you have more questions. good luck

I had to do this prior to my surgery..I used slim fast high protein shakes twice a day and 1 meal consisting of a protein and a veggie or salad. I had my surgery March 19th

I have been on the liquid diet since August 17th and I have only had little slip ups. I had a couple of instances where my blood sugar dropped and I had to eat something. I must say when I have slipped up it was from eating protein or veggies so not too bad! My surgery is August 31st!!

lm on day 2 of liver srinking so far not to bad not to say i wouldnt like to have a big cheese burger but its mind over matter if i dont mind it dont matter! i just ask my self do you want that cheese burger more than you want to lose the weight and be healthy? i think whats going to happen is the more days i go my stomach will srink ill be less hungry