All my doc requires is a 2 day full liquid diet. And I hear some that require none and some that have to do it for two weeks? WHy are they all so differnt?

Good question, my Dr. requires 4 weeks all together of liquid pre-op. 2 weeks liquid, 2weeks low cal(as I had been doing with the nutritionist for months) then the 2 weeks right before surgery back to liquids! Why such variations across the country?

Very good question...mine is strictly 1 week pre-op liquids only. I find it odd that it varies so much. Has anyone found an answer to this?

I have to be on liquids only 3days. I asked why and from what I understand it has to do with your BMI. The lower it is the less time for liquids and of course the higher your BMI is the longer you have to be on liquids befor your surgery. They said that the reason for the liquid diet is so that your liver will shrink from its enlarged state to make more room for your surgeon to move around "in there". Hope this helps, good luck

I think it depends on the doctors/group. Our group of doctors requires only that you do 2 days pre-op of clear liquids. They believe that this is enough time to get your liver smaller. I think they also believe that it is a short enough time that anyone should be able to do it.

I am having my surgery on Monday and my dr has only required that I do a diet for 1 week.. it actually isnt even an all liquid diet..

I can have 2 servings of the following: egg, slice toast, bagel, piece of small fruit or yogurt for Breakfast.. then a Protein drink for lunch.. then for dinner 4-6 oz of meat with green vegetable and then another Protein Drink before bed.. I have to drink lots of Water..

U know that was one of my questions, but it never got answered. Just like bthin4me said. I also think the lesser the belly you have the better as well. I am waiting on my approval also, but when i did meet with the Dr. he said that after the procedure he isn't going to put me on any restrictions so i guess everyone is diffrent. Please keep me updated on how everything goes for you...