I've been reading all these posts about the pre-op diets and I am scheduled for surgery next Thursday (holy crap, it's coming) and was never put on a diet.

I guess I should give a background, I'm 31, and probably considered a "lightweight" currently hovering between 250 and 255 lbs. In choosing to get sleeved, my doctor mentioned it would be a good option for me because I had less than 150 lbs. to lose (goal weight 145).

I was given instructions not to GAIN weight and not to gorge leading up to surgery, especially the night before. But other than that, no restrictions. I've been trying to eat more cleanly in the last month for my own sanity, but I've definitely had some foods that I either want to say bye bye to permanently or that I know I won't be indulging in for a long time. Like tonight, I had pizza.

Other than my weight, I'm in good health. No diabetes, no sleep apnea, no pre-existing conditions, no medications (except birth control).

Sooo, anyone else not on a pre-op diet?

Im post op now but my surgeon didnt do a pre op diet either. Ive read that surgeons do it to shrink the liver so it is not in the way during the surgery. I asked my surgeon about it and he said that he didnt care about shrinking the liver because he just used one staple to stitch it out of the way during the procedure and sauterized it after and never had a problem. I was on liquids only the day before my surgery but I think that is a normal surgery thing not a sleeve thing.

Yeah, I was planning on being on liquids the day before as well. Just wanted to know who else wasn't on one. Good to know I'm not crazy. Phew! Thanks!

I'm not on any pre op diet either but I'm gonna do a liquid diet before surgery and also take a laxative.... My surgery is Aug 30th

My doctor required me to lose 13 lbs before scheduling my surgery. I lost 17 lbs. and my surgery is Tuesday August 27th. I do not have to do a pre op diet, but if I hadn't lost the 13 lbs I would have been on a 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery. I have been eating at my favorite restaurants this week, but still trying to keep the calories as low as possible. Good luck with your surgery!

It's best to do clear liquids the day before to make sure there's nothing left in or anywhere near your stomach. I only had to do the day before as well.

When I was working with the first doctor to get the band, they were like "Eat whatever you want! Gain weight!" But my current doctor, who I trust much more, has put me on a strict diet. "Protein, vegetables, and water!" she said.

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your responses. I think I'll definetly do clear liquids the day before, too!