So today I'm at the hospital for pre testing... No pre op here well only for 2 days prior go surgery which isn't a big deal at all.. I can do that

I didn't have a pre-op either -- was told to eat "light" on Saturday (went out and had steak, shrimp and a massive baked potato) and then Clear liquids the day before. I feel sorry for all the people on the site who have to do long pre-ops. If we were that good at staying on a diet, we wouldn't need surgery.

Right.. We'll I have 2 days clear liquids only .. Which I'm in luck because my sisters birthday is The 3rd and then there's July 4th., I'll be getting drunk this weekend being it's my last weekend eatng like a normal person lol

My doc just says clear liquids for 3 days prior to the surgery. I find it funny how different every doctor's plan of care is.

Mine will be 2weeks protein shakes. Its just to get my liver down. I figure its a test to see if I will be able to handle my new life change.

Mine will be 2weeks Protein shakes. Its just to get my liver down. I figure its a test to see if I will be able to handle my new life change.

Same here...I start my 2 week liquid diet on 7/3. I feel okay about it. Makes sense to prepare your head for it a little bit better for the long haul.

Good luck to everyone!

Yuppp & mean I'm going to make the changes now either way. Instead of 2 days prior I'll make it 1 week ..

I'm on clear liquids today. I have to do the dreaded bowel prep after I see the surgeon this afternoon. Not looking forward to being on the toilet all night. Surgery is tomorrow!!!

No pre op liquid diet here either. Just a light breakfast the day prior then clear liquids from noon on ...ave surgery at 8am so it will be fairly easy to handle considering some others pre op diets. I would never make it!

2 week liver shrinkage diet starts July 4th for us. uh, ya. Not going to happen. I'm sure he won't be able to tell if we did it for 13 days instead of 14. So Protein shake for breakfast and another for lunch and lots of water/flavored Water in between and a meal according to what they allow from the list for dinner. Repeat. 11 days then 2 days of liquids only. I am thankful we are allowed that one meal. Some aren't! (in our paperwork it is written in all caps BOLD to do EXACTLY as written or surgery could be CANCELLED. Well, we are still starting on the 5th so shhhhhhh!!!!

But I also wish these Dr's would get on the same page and have us all do the same pre-op diet, or not.

Thank god I don't have to follow that pre op thing