I am curious why the liquid and pre-op diets lengths are so different for everyone. I have seen some on here that only have to do liquids for 2-3 days prior, for me it has been 15 days. I am guessing it has something to either do with weight, BMI, or maybe just surgeon specific but I thank the Lord I only have one more day before my surgery because this has been the roughest two weeks for me. On the plus side I have lost 23 lbs which means less to loose Post Op.... but I would not wish this liquid regimen on anyone.

Different doctors have different protocols. Varies with your weight, bmi, general health etc.

_{Thanks Jacileggs, I kind of assumed that was the reasoning behind but wasn't certain, only one more day to go though so I got this!}

I was told you do this so your liver is not as fatty. It makes it easier to get around your liver when they do the surgery. I only had to do seven days. Each doctor is different.

I have to do 10 days but it is not all liquid. It is high protein low carb. I can have lean meats,eggs and veggies.

I'm sure blood work has something to do with it...I'm very heavy with an astronomical BMI but have no comorbidities with good cholesterol etc., and only had to do 2 days Clear Liquids pre-op, thank goodness! broth and sugar-free Jello got real old real fast, I can't imagine doing 15 days. Stick with it - there are some decent-tasting Protein shakes out there that will get you through!

Good luck!