Guys, my surgery is Thursday 3/26/15 and I'm really nervous about my liver being to big. My doctor didn't put me on a special diet and doesn't really seem to be bothered by it. I just don't want him to cut me open and say oh jeez that liver is to big I can't operate.... It's been 8 months since I started this trip and I don't want to have it all fall apart right here at the end... Any encouraging words would be greatly appreciated.

Billy

6'2"

375 lbs

33 yrs old

Billy...id go all liquids from here on out. Protein 2O is a great product to use. Just google the product to find who carries it close by. Also, going on all liquids just make sure there is 20 grams of sugar or less per serving.

20 grams of sugar? holy s*it thats a candy bar. if youre trying to lose weight how about sugar free please. unless you're trying to gain weight.

Oh by the way do what your doctor says not what anyone else says. some doctors dont have issues with liver being in the way they just add another hole and do it that way. let your surgeon be your guide. good luck. you will do fine.

You'll be fine.Im sure if the doctor was that concerned about it he would have expressed that concern to you. Just do liquids now.

Just start with liquids going forward it help sshrinking your liver...My A1c was 10.5 and other had surgery postpone....so if the doctor is not concerned u should not be...Sending positives your way that all will go well....Keep us posted!!

Edited March 23, 201511 yr by Pepper123

NO worries.. if you doctor isnt worried you shouldnt be. As mentioned they typically add another hole and lift the liver out of the way by retracting it.

I'm sure your surgery will go great!

• Thanks guys for all the good words. I'm not getting cold feet or second thoughts, just a little nervous. Never had real surgery before so it's a little scary knowing that I can't go back after Thursday. Any thing I should be aware of that you only find out after the surgery?

There were no surprises for me after surgery, except that I could eat a little more than I expected. It hasn't stopped the weight loss though. The surgery was pretty much painless after the first few days. I was a bit nauseated right after surgery (did not throw up), but they gave me medication for that as well. I feel so much better now I wish I would not have waited so long! Good luck, you will be fine!

DON'T WORRY ABOUT A THING!!!. I was a mess the days leading up to my surgery. I couldn't even drive to the hospital that day. Hangin there!!

Speaking from my experience, I felt terrible right after surgery but that was because of the morphine. I then received toradel and I was fine from then on. I am 2 weeks out and don't even feel like I had surgery. I am also surprised at how much liquid I can have in my sleeve. I barely have restriction and when I'm full I lose the desire to continue eating unlike my old stomach. Good luck.