I'm not really sure what i should do now. My insurance doesn't require a pre op diet. What do i do now?

My preop diet was great, I lost 16lbs. We had to do it for 1 week, 3 Protein shakes a day and 1 meal, protein and veggies. I did my meal at dinner time. We could also have clear fluids, anytime, clear Soup, popsicles, Jello, tea decaf, diet juices like cranberry, no sugar, no calories, chrystal light. Then 2 days before surgery we had to do all Clear liquids only. Mostly so we could shrink the liver to make the surgery safer. There must be a reason why they do not require you to do this, but the sooner you give up the sugar and carbs the better. No rice, Pasta and bread for 6 months to 1 year following surgery, no soda ever, and no liquor for 1 year. Good luck. I am not recommending you do the above just giving you an example of what I did.

Your insurance doesn't determine your preop diet, your surgeon does. Some surgeons don't require one, based on their experience and your starting weight.

Not something to worry about!

I'm not really sure what i should do now. My insurance doesn't require a pre op diet. What do i do now?

Great. Then all you need to do is follow your surgeon's requirements.

I went to the seminar and they said they require a few days of liquid diet before surgery and then 2 weeks of post op liquid diet after surgery. I quess i just didnt expect it to be so easy. I was prepared for so much.

I also dont know what to do in regards for my pcp records. I see a endocrinologist every 3-6 months and she usually takes care of everything i need. And i was seeing my obgyn last year since i was pregnant. Should i just give them my 12 months records from them?

Sign a release of records and give contact info for any MD's you have seen in the past year;. They'll ask for what they need.

Thanks, you guys are super helpful. ????