The Pre-Op diet is this something that everyone has to do, cause I seen the majority of the post say they had to do it, but I also seen a few said their surgeon didn't require the pre-op liquid diet? I don't mind doing it, cause I am sure it's very helpful to lose as much as possible. Also the surgeon at the seminar I went to their office require it, says losing the extra weight makes it easier to see the liver during surgery, any and all feed back is welcome... Thank You In Advance

The Pre-Op diet is this something that everyone has to do, cause I seen the majority of the post say they had to do it, but I also seen a few said their surgeon didn't require the pre-op liquid diet? I don't mind doing it, cause I am sure it's very helpful to lose as much as possible. Also the surgeon at the seminar I went to their office require it, says losing the extra weight makes it easier to see the liver during surgery, any and all feed back is welcome... Thank You In Advance

My surgeon requires a two-week pre-op diet that's basically a modified Atkins. No carb, no sugar, low fat, no caffeine, no carbonated drinks, small portions, etc. I was told it was to jump start my weight loss as well as shrink my liver.

for my surgery and most of us uk patients we have to go on a pre op diet, its either shakes or (as i have picked cos i'm greedy) 4 weight watcher soups, 4 muller light yogurts and a pint of semi skimmed milk. the reason is the liver is in the way during surgery and has to be pushed or lifted out of the way, the diet shrinks the liver size lessening the chance of damage. hope this helps you understand why some do it

I am on the pre-op diet now. Two weeks (just finishing up week 1), and I can have Meal Replacement shakes, sugar free Jello, broth and sugar free popsicles. Actually doing pretty well.

Edited November 13, 201411 yr by mschwab

My dr. Said nothing the night before after 5. I saw others do the 2 week and I wanted to go through that process to prep myself. It'll make u stronger and I appreciate the journey that I'm currently going through. Stay focused though.

Am having surgery on jan 14 can u please tell how this work with the pre op surgery

Hi dose any one have a sample diet for preop I have my surgery for jan 14

Hi dose any one have a sample diet for preop I have my surgery for jan 14

still need it? I can give you mine from mayo clinic. If so just specify which phase you'd like

Today I just started my 2 weeks liquid diet and my surgery is April 23rd. Question? My friend had bypass done in February and she told me that was ate hard boiled egg whites (no yolk) throughout the 2 week liquid diet. She said her surgery was fine and the doctor said everything looked good. Has anyone else tried egg whites or other alternatives?