I will be having my band surgery 9-11-07 and I was told that i need to try to shrink my liver can any one tell me how I can do this???

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Usually through some sort of diet. Each doctor differs in what kind of pre-op diet they prescribe to their patient. Many doctors prefer a liquid diet for two weeks before the surgery, but others (including mine) prefer a low-carb diet. Did you doctor mention anything to you about dieting, or did s/he simply say "shrink your liver".. if s/he just told you to shrink your liver, shame on him/her for not being informative enough!

When your liver is enlarged it is called fatty liver and it is from consuming too much fat for your body to metabolize. It doesn't happen to everyone, but the way to shrink it is to cut down on excess fat and carbs and eat more grains, lean meats and veggies. Try to eat low cal, small portions and drink lots of water.

Have you had any classes?

It's amazing how these docs dont prepare their patients for what's ahead of them.

You shrink your liver by losing weight.

I'm not sure what they want you to do it depends on your nutritionist.

My doc had a few options.

1. Do Atkins (Strict!) for 3 weeks

2. Drink 2 Protein Shakes a day and have one lean cuisine for dinner. If you get hungry have salads with low cal dressing in between meals. Do this for 1-2 weeks.

My doc requires losing 5% of body weight.

I had to do 2 weeks of clear liquids. It was rough, but I survived! I also lost a lot of weight! It was worth it!

I'm surprised they didn't tell you what to do. I was on a liquid diet two weeks ahead of time. I had 4 bottles of BOOST HIGH PROTEIN drink a day. It's hard but it's something you need to do. You should have started already.

I will put it simply----LIQUID DIET. Works everytime.