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Having surgery June 8

I haven't been very good with pre-op diet. I'm starting all Protein shakes on Sat and hope my liver shrinks enough. I don't want them to get in there and say nope and close me back up.

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      StephBradlee

      My surgeon didn't make it sound like he wouldn't do it if my liver wasn't "shrunk" enough. He just explained that the bigger it is the more in the way it can be and might possibly be more prone to inj

    • hazelzay
      hazelzay

      Mine said the same . But my moms told me from her experience they will close you back up if it's too big .

    • anabahs7878
      anabahs7878

      Yay I'm not the only one. I haven't been good either but I will be from today... Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

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    My surgeon didn't make it sound like he wouldn't do it if my liver wasn't "shrunk" enough. He just explained that the bigger it is the more in the way it can be and might possibly be more prone to injury when they try to keep it out of their way with the surgical instruments during the procedure.

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    My surgeon didn't make it sound like he wouldn't do it if my liver wasn't "shrunk" enough. He just explained that the bigger it is the more in the way it can be and might possibly be more prone to injury when they try to keep it out of their way with the surgical instruments during the procedure.

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    Mine said the same . But my moms told me from her experience they will close you back up if it's too big .

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    Today (Saturday) I'm drinking just my Protein drinks until my surgery on Wedn. June 8th. Hopefully my liver will shrink some.

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    I've have been naughty my previous op diet. The question Is why are there some people who don't have to do a pre op diet at all? Oh well, such as life. I have 19 more days pre op so I will nail this!!

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    I've have been naughty my previous op diet. The question Is why are there some people who don't have to do a pre op diet at all? Oh well, such as life. I have 19 more days pre op so I will nail this!!

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    I had 2 friends who had their surgeries last year and both only had to do a light diet 3 days prior to op

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    This site is so helpful and encouraging.

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