Hi all I'm new to posting I have gained so much knowledge and reassurance from your posts but I have a question:

Did anyone NOT have success with the pre op diet and not shrink their liver. If so what was the outcome on day of surgery?

I'm struggling with the pre op diet.

Thanks

My surgery is Sept. 3rd and my doctor does not have a pre op diet. He told me to just not gain more weight before surgery and no food or liquids after 10pm the night before surgery.

I'm on 3 protein shakes a day (using GNC Lean Shake Swiss Chocolate - they're good!) and broths and puddings to supplement. And can't go over 800 calories a day. I know this will piss some people off, but it's not hard for me.

I'm with you. I was so excited for all this I actually started my preop diet 2 days early. 16 days 3 shakes (or broth with protein powder) and leafy green veggies. I was hungry, had headaches, but never once considered cheating or even complaining. After all, it's only temporary, just part of the process and well worth it.

I'm on a 2 week high protein liquid diet, I'm suppose to drink 5 -27g protein shakes a day, and clear liquids only... Omg I'm so over this I've been drinking chicken broth, water w/ crystal light, sugar free jello and tea.

Wow well good for you. Sounds like your doing great on it

Sorry I'm still learning to use this app and just found my thread and all your responses. Thank you.

I have 10 days to go until surgery and I'm really excited yet scared. The pre op diet has been hard for me it is 700 cal a day for 4 weeks and I'm not proud to say I messed up on 5 meals to date. I'm planning to be on a Fluid diet only for the next 10 days consisting of my shakes and herbal tea only. Thank you for all your info it has helped to get my head in the right place

Pre-op diet is now OVER!

I just drank my last cup of broth (with 1 teaspoon of Thai peanut dipping sauce).

Surgery is tomorrow morning.

Last hoop jumped through.

Bam!

My surgeon had a 2 week pre op low carb plan (basically Atkins induction). No required weight loss. For liver shrinkage only. We even got a "last supper" the night before since the liver doesn't change that much from one meal.

Have a great tomorrow VSG!!

Pre-op diet is now OVER! I just drank my last cup of broth (with 1 teaspoon of Thai peanut dipping sauce). Surgery is tomorrow morning. Last hoop jumped through. Bam!

Congratulations on completing your preop phase @@VSGAnn2014 and best wishes on your new journey beginning tomorrow!!

Edited August 18, 201412 yr by waitingtoexhale

Pre-op diet is now OVER!

I just drank my last cup of broth (with 1 teaspoon of Thai peanut dipping sauce).

Surgery is tomorrow morning.

Last hoop jumped through.

Bam!

Good luck tomorrow.....See you on the other side!