So I have been on my pre op diet aka liver reduction diet since almost 2 weeks ago. I have only lost about 9 pounds but gained one back (mostly because an all protein diet can block you up.). I am so scared that I will go through all of this and be told that my liver is too fatty and they can't do the surgery. Has anyone experienced this or heard of it happening. I have not cheated on my diet once and have only gone over 30 g of carbs a couple of times and that was by very little like 5-10. I am sorta freaking out.

I am on day 11 of my pre-op protein/Low carb diet. I'm down 5 1/2 lbs and have not cheated either. I've been allowed 40 carbs and I have been very diligent at keeping it there or below. Try not to worry, I'm sure your surgery will go off without a hitch! I'm so ready for Monday. I haven't heard of anyone's surgery being stopped due to the pre-op diet unless of course someone were to keep eating the carbs and fail at following the diet. Good luck!!

Stick to it. Also take a fiber capsule or stool softener. Maybe that will make a difference. Good luck.

You will be fine! Just keep on working it.

I'm on my 4th day of preop and have lost five pounds. My doctor didn't mention anything about watching my carbs, just protein and calories.

What pre-op diets are your doctors recommending? Mine will have me doing the opti-fast for 12 days (I think strictly 4 shakes and 1 bar, or 5 shakes---plus sugar free clear liquids)...then the 2 day clear liquid diet.