I'm 4 days into my pre-op diet (surgery 2/25!) And I'm just curious how do you know if your pre-op diet does what it's supposed to? Has anyone had any issues surgery day of your liver being too large?

I didn't have any signs that it was working or it didn't. I lost a good amount of weight during it and my doctor told me they wouldn't really know until were in there. If my liver was still too large they would back out of the surgery mid procedure and if it was fine they would proceed which they did proceed so it worked!

I have the same surgery date! I was told no pre-op diet, but I gained 7 pounds and my Dr says I have to do a 7 day shake diet. I start on Monday. I hope it helps achieve whatever needs to happen. Best of luck on your surgery!

I have the same surgery date! I was told no pre-op diet, but I gained 7 pounds and my Dr says I have to do a 7 day shake diet. I start on Monday. I hope it helps achieve whatever needs to happen. Best of luck on your surgery!

Awesome! 7 days isn't too bad. All shakes? I have 3 shakes a day, raw vegetables and one "meal" a day. Thanks! Same to you!

No, I couldn't tell, I just followed directions and my liver wasn't too large on the day of surgery and everything was fine.

You really don't, though some weight loss is a good sign, it isn't conclusive. We had one gal here last year whose doc did back out and close her up even after several weeks (if not months) of his prescribed diet (presumably followed, but you never know....)

The most reliable method is to find a surgeon who knows how to work in there irrespective liver condition and doesn't prescribe any pre-op diet (they're out there, but you have to ask around and look for them.)

Just follow all the directions they give you. If you cheat or eat something you’re not suppose to then it won’t do what they need it to do. Remember this is the start of a life style change so commit to the plans they have for you so you can be successful long term. You can do it! It will get easier!!!

they told me the goal was to drop 5lbs, I lost 8 so I was good lol