Important pre op questions

[crittyc 21]

I have my final appointment with my surgeon. I feel kind of in the dark about the process leading up to surgery on April 5th. Things like pre on testing...any suggestions on thins I should ask or might want to ask?

[Cupcake 801]

Can you be a little bit more specific, are you asking what questions you should ask your surgeon, or pre opt diet, or the procedure itself?

[crittyc 21]

I've started the pre op diet (4 week liver diet). It would be involving the pre surgery testing, the procedure, things that maybe not be obvious. I'm nervous I will miss something.

[Tgarden 76]

Hi there! My surgeon's office has been a huge source of great information, specifically the dietician there. It wounds like you need lots of information to help ease some fears, so I would suggest giving them a call. There is an awful lot of great info on here, but I'm noticing that every doctor is different in requirements. My dr has me doing a two week high protein/low carb diet, I've seen others on nothing but liquids for 1 or 2 weeks, some have a month-long diet. Some can have caffeine, some not. Etc, etc... You need to be sure you are following what your doctor wants for his/her particular patients. I'm sure they wouldn't mind answering any of your questions. Best of luck to you!!