Shrinking liver with liquid?

May 20, 2005

Hey Guys,

One surgical office I spoke with said I would have to be on liquid for ten days prior to lapband surgery to shrink the liver,I assume to make it eisier for the Doc while he's in there.Is this common procedure?

La_madam · May 20, 2005

Yes it is a common procedure

Some doctors require it for all of their patients and some require it for patients who have a higher BMI.

The reason behind it is to help make it easier for the doctor and it helps to shrink the fat around and near the liver

New Hope · May 20, 2005

It seems pretty common for obese people to have a "fatty" liver. My dr. had me go on a low-glycemic diet. (Just basically eating from a large variety of healthy foods.) I followed his directions, didn't want any chances of surgical problems!

May 21, 2005

very common. also kind of mean -- it's tough to do before surgery without the help of the band. BUT...you will start losing as soon as your full liquid diet starts, so that's nice too.

jayme

coyotegirl · May 21, 2005

Yes, It is verrrrry common. I was to be on a 10 day liquid diet, but my surgery was put off a few days so I was on a 15 DAY LIQUID DIET!!! When I first got the list of what I could have I sat down and cried. I just knew I couldn't do it. The only thing that you couldn't see through was the 3 cups of milk I could have a day. Everything else was clear. Well, I did it and didn't cheat once. Just think of the ending affects. You are on your way to a healther you!

You CAN do it!!

Good luck!

May 23, 2005

I intend to follow doctors orders to the letter...always have done.Thanks guys!

mom2mygirlz920 · May 28, 2005

I am currently on a clear liqiuid and shake diet. My BMI is 39.......I am so nervous bc I havent done too well on it. Trying to. I am drinking wonton Soup broth as we speak lol.