I was concerned about my liquid diet...I called both my doctor and the surgery nurse and was told that I only have to prep for 1 day before my surgery. Not sure that that is enough time. Anybody else only have to prep for 24 hours?

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that all depends on your BMI and surgeons. Some do only 1 day. Some do none, Some do 1 week or 2 weeks or a month. The whole point of it is to shrink your liver. Many of us who are overweight have lots of fat around our liver, But not everyone. What is your weight and height?

Edited May 19, 20224 yr by liveaboard15

5'1" 250

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Your BMI is up there at 47ish. I would think you would be on a 1 week liquid diet but your surgeon knows best. I sure dont lol. But just because your surgeon said 1 day. Does not mean you cant do a week if you want and get a jump start on your weight loss... I have seen some on here start their pre op diet a whole month in advance. (which is not easy)

pre-op diets vary WILDLY from surgeon to surgeon. There is no "gold standard" so each program has their own. Ans mentioned above, the primary goal is simply to shrink the liver to get it out of the way. But if necessary, they can use a tool to hold the liver up and out of the way, so its really not usually a make or break issue. If you are very concerned, you could move to a low carb, high protein, lower calorie diet a few days ahead of time, but its probably not necessary. Your surgeon has their own requirements for a reason and if you trust them, you can trust their requirements.

I've already kind of started with soft food only and liquids for breakfast and lunch. A d I definitely am getting in 64 ounces of water or more a day.

I was already planning g on doing liquid for at least 1 week before my surgery date. So I think I'll be ok (hopefully).

My main concern is that even though I'm walking and dieting, I'm still going up and down on my weight. 1 day I'll be at 244 the next day I'm back up to 250. It's just frustrating.

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pre-op diets vary WILDLY from surgeon to surgeon. There is no "gold standard" so each program has their own. Ans mentioned above, the primary goal is simply to shrink the liver to get it out of the way. But if necessary, they can use a tool to hold the liver up and out of the way, so its really not usually a make or break issue. If you are very concerned, you could move to a low carb, high protein, lower calorie diet a few days ahead of time, but its probably not necessary. Your surgeon has their own requirements for a reason and if you trust them, you can trust their requirements.

Ya I understand that, for sure. I'm already on high protein and low carb and have been since November. So I guess that's why my doctor only requires 1 day. But I do plan on going liquid for the last 5 days before my date anyway.

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My Gastric Sleeve Surgery is scheduled for June 22,2022. I am from Missouri and I can’t wait! Looking forward to feeling better and looking better! I’m constantly looking for tips to help in pre Surgery and post Surgery. Any pointers would be appreciated! I will start my liquid diet this Weds. for pre Surgery! Thanks for any help you can give!

4 hours ago, Melliel said:

My Gastric Sleeve Surgery is scheduled for June 22,2022. I am from Missouri and I can’t wait! Looking forward to feeling better and looking better! I’m constantly looking for tips to help in pre Surgery and post Surgery. Any pointers would be appreciated! I will start my liquid diet this Weds. for pre Surgery! Thanks for any help you can give!

Hi there! I am also from Missouri. Getting sleeved Monday, in St. Louis. Best of the best to you!