I have my sleeve surgery scheduled for Feb 24. I have noticed on this site that every Surgeon has a different set of rules, guidelines etc. I have noticed that a lot of Surgeons have their patients on a 2 week liquid pre op diet. My final 4 hour consultation is Wed, Feb 18 where I meet with NUT and get all do's and don'ts etc. This Surgeon does not require a 2 week liquid pre op diet. I am thinking that I may want to be proactive and do the 2 week "cleansing" diet on my own just to be safe. I am starting to wean myself off of coffee ( 1/2 decaf down to all decaf) and have discontinued any alcohol consumption. I would appreciate any feedback or insight. I am very excited and ready to get this process going.

My Dr. did not require any pre liquid dieting or soft foods, other then to tell me to fast after midnight before my surgery. For the most part all has gone well other the miserable time I have pushing bowels, which I can only do from a standing position since it hurts to much to push whiles sitting down. I have been taking Miralax but still having pain! Grateful for any suggestions!

I had the exact same problem. I took benefiber (from Costco) and put two scoops in my food or liquid (it just can be to hot liquids). I also purchased prunes (when I was approved for soft foods). The prunes work wonders. I eat 2-4 a day. After I started eating them I was "normal" again. I started going daily. I know you are probably still on liquids, but maybe you can dilute some prune juice or try some can of powdered Fiber to add. Boy, I was miserable too. Good Luck!

My Dr. did not require any pre liquid dieting or soft foods, other then to tell me to fast after midnight before my surgery. For the most part all has gone well other the miserable time I have pushing bowels, which I can only do from a standing position since it hurts to much to push whiles sitting down. I have been taking Miralax but still having pain! Grateful for any suggestions!

ChiChi search the forums for Squatty Potty. I'm so glad I came across a post about it. While I am pre-op, it has still been such a great help. You can also find more reviews on amazon.com.

Ally