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My doc only has me on a liquid diet the day before surgery. I wonder why some docs make people do pre op liquids for weeks and some only one or two days?

Mine too. I trust him though. I had a lap chole without any issues. I've been consistently loosing preop. In some ways I wish he did so I could better prepare mentally. I'm going to do 50/50 for a few days before anyway.

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Hi I'm scheduled. For Feb. 27 th feeling scared and excited! :)

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My doc only has me on a liquid diet the day before surgery. I wonder why some docs make people do pre op liquids for weeks and some only one or two days?

I have to do 2 weeks starting Monday .. Uggh

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I'm scheduled for February 10, 2014, I started on my liquid diet yesterday and sooooooo excited thinking about shopping the skinny racks!!!!! Can't wait!!!!

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Feb 6 for me in San Antonio. Started my liver shrinking diet yesterday. Tougher than I imagined!

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My doc only has me on a liquid diet the day before surgery. I wonder why some docs make people do pre op liquids for weeks and some only one or two days?

I'm on 4 week liquid, depends on a lot of factors. BMI? Mine was 52. Below 45 he (Doctor) only requires 2 weeks. I know of no one who uses my doctor who is on less than two weeks regardless of BMI. He is cautious and has an excellent record. He has done over 800 sleeves. So, #2 would depend on your Surgeon. Have you checked him out good? Third is age - I'm 72. This makes me nervous. At an older age, the surgery is not as much of a concern as possible complications. However, I am good to go and ready to take the consequences which hopefully will be a new me.

If you understand the purpose of the liquid diet, I personally would be concerned with only a one or two day liquid diet! However, if your Doctor has run you through a series of tests and is confident your Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder, etc are all healthy and you are young, in good shape with a low BMI, I wouldn't worry. There a lot of e-books available giving you a lot of good info in case you want to look into the specifics of Bariatic surgery including the need for and, guidelines for a liquid pre-op and post-op diet.

Good luck to you.

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Got my date today Surgery date is 2/13 pre op testing on the 12th. Start pelre op diet 2/3. Now I'm nervous.

I'm 2/13 too! Good luck! I know how the nerves go. I have been dealing with them too. But it will be fine!

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I'm 2/13 too! Good luck! I know how the nerves go. I have been dealing with them too. But it will be fine!

Arts

Me too! Feb 13 in NYC at NYU hospital. liquid diet starts Jan 30!

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Arts

Me too! Feb 13 in NYC at NYU hospital. liquid diet starts Jan 30!

Oh yeah. I am not looking forward to that part. Haha. But I know it's good for us!

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I'm Feb 3, currently in day 7 of 2 week liquid diet

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I am scheduled for Feb 3rd... in plano.... Im freakin out! Lol

we have the same sleeve date.... Yeay to us

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Me too, February 3rd! OMG & YIPPEE -- all at once. There are several others that have posted the same date on Bariatric Pal. I'll take that as a great sign and keep you each in my thoughts as they wheel me into the O.R. - we're not alone, we have each other, so HERE's TO US!!

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My date is February 19, and I start my liquid diet on the 5th. I can't wait!

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My date is February 19, and I start my liquid diet on the 5th. I can't wait!

Sarah, I'm gonna let u know as soon as I can after I wake up how AWESOME I feel. Even if I don't feel so awesome. Lol

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