Hi all, for reasons I'm too embarrassed to go into, I'm only doing 1 week of the pre-op liver de-fatting diet instead of the 2 weeks instructed by my doctor. So up to 6 Protein shakes and up to 2 cups of green veggies every day.

Do you think my liver will be shrunk enough? I have a BMI of 40.

Edited June 15, 201610 yr by bini120

Your lucky I am on day 9 of 14 can only have Water, sf Jello, sf Popsicle , broth and only 1 Protein shake I am starving can't wait for this part to be over with

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Keep your head up soldiers

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same here. don't get down on yourself. try and be strict for this one week. thats what i am doing! the goal is to get your body as healthy as possible for surgery including getting your living as small as possible. i read that some people don't even do a shrink diet! so do your best to switch up your mindset and please reach out if more support is needed!

I haven't had the surgery yet, but my sergeon said the liver diet is not required for me. It basically just makes the surgery easier for the Dr because it shrinks the liver in order to have easier access to the stomach. I don't think it will stop you from getting sx by only doing it a week if that's what your Dr reccomended.

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When I had my surgery, I was not required to do the pre surgery prep. I just had to do laxatives and milk of magnesia the couple of days leading up to the surgery. And the day before the surgery I was on Clear liquids only. I can only imagine what it what it feels like to have to go through 2 weeks of pre-op clear liquids only. You should be ok as long as you for things completely as they were designed for the time frame that you can. Good luck to you and I hope the best for you you have to keep us updated.

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6 shakes ?

And vegetables ?

Your plan is very generous.

yeap she is. Im on 14 liquid diet and it sucks

6 shakes ?

And vegetables ?

Your plan is very generous.

Im on the 14 day liquid diet also only on day 4 and is so hard. ive nicked picked and I felt so guilty but now Im doing well. I cant wait till is over

Your lucky I am on day 9 of 14 can only have water, sf jello, sf Popsicle , broth and only 1 protein shake I am starving can't wait for this part to be over with


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yeap she is. Im on 14 liquid diet and it sucks

6 shakes ?

And vegetables ?

Your plan is very generous.

It does suck.....but it's for your safety.

In the grand scheme of things.....you'll look back on these two weeks and laugh. You are about to get so far past your old self that it's not even funny !!!!!

Thank You so much for the advice. Truly I needed to read this because sometimes I feel like just going ahead and eating but I will hold on and keep going

yeap she is. Im on 14 liquid diet and it sucks

6 shakes ?

And vegetables ?

Your plan is very generous.

It does suck.....but it's for your safety.

In the grand scheme of things.....you'll look back on these two weeks and laugh. You are about to get so far past your old self that it's not even funny !!!!!

food simply exists to keep you moving forward.

Moving forward is the key !!!!

I am not sure if I will be laughing when I look back I have been one angry person the last 11 days lol. I am on edge and everyone around me knows it I am trying not to be moody but it's hard only 4 more days to go I think keeping busy has helped me the most good luck to everyone

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