Anyone ever heard of this? They didn't say anything about shrinking the liver, just that it's instead of a bowel prep. And when I say clear liquids I mean that's it, no protein shakes or anything. How will I manage this without starving to death!?! Most people can at least have a shake. Im assuming they just want to flush out your system. Do you think this is better than a bowel prep? I really want to do good and follow

the drs orders. This just seems really tough. Anyone ever heard of the clear only preop diet?

Wow that does seem harsh... But I have heard of everything under the sun as far as pre op diets go. Even just plain milk for a month prior...

Good luck to you I'm sure your doctors has his reasons...

Anyone ever heard of this? They didn't say anything about shrinking the liver, just that it's instead of a bowel prep. And when I say clear liquids I mean that's it, no protein shakes or anything. How will I manage this without starving to death!?! Most people can at least have a shake. Im assuming they just want to flush out your system. Do you think this is better than a bowel prep? I really want to do good and follow

the drs orders. This just seems really tough. Anyone ever heard of the clear only preop diet?

Melissa,

That is the diet I had when I had my lap band put in 2007. Clear liquids, no protein for one week. I was told it was to shrink your liver prior to surgery?

You won't die. It takes at least 7 days without food to die. Most clear liquid diets let you have as much broth, sf jello, and sf Popsicles as you want. Does yours? Those will help. It will be hard but so worth it!!

Yep Angie, all those things you mentioned are allowed. I'll make it through somehow, come hell or high water I'm getting this surgery!!

Well, everyone is different I agree, but I wonder the thought behind it. The whole purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink the liver. Obviously, you won't die but do your research about the doctor. Just make sure your in good hands and that he/she is qualified. That's most important.

Good luck to you!