I have my surgery scheuled for Sept 17th. I am really excited, but recently ran into a person that told me-- I hope they don't postpone your surgery like they did her friends due to a "fatty liver". Does anyone know anything about that.... and if so-- what do I need to do in order to prepare so that I do not face the same obstacle.

Thanks!!!

I have my surgery scheuled for Sept 17th. I am really excited, but recently ran into a person that told me-- I hope they don't postpone your surgery like they did her friends due to a "fatty liver". Does anyone know anything about that.... and if so-- what do I need to do in order to prepare so that I do not face the same obstacle.

Thanks!!!

I had my pre-op apt on Friday and am being banded tomorrow. The surgeon told me that the liver is directly on top of the stomach. He said he lifts it up w/ a curvy device and holds it up while he's placing band. "If the liver is too fatty, I have to guess that the band is in the right place because I don't have a full view" was his explanation to me. He said make sure to follow the pre-op diet closely and that I should drop "about 10% of my excess weight". Since I'm down 15lbs w/ the pre-op diet, he said I'm good to go!

Just make sure you follow your pre-op diet CAREFULLY. I have read several posts on here about postponed surgeries from the liver. I'm still worried about mine being ok, but it should be.

Good luck on surgery next month, keep us posted!

I agree about the pre-op diet. Although it is a tough one.

I am currently on my diet (my dr requires 5 days of it!!) and I am scheduled for surgery on 8/28. The first day was bad but now on day 2 my body is getting used to only getting liquids. Already I have lost 5 pounds on the pre-op diet and I am sure that I will probably lose another 10 before surgery. That should do the trick for my liver!

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. You will have to re-post and let us know how it went!

My surgery is scheduled for the 12th of September and I have the same concern. Several people on here have said that they have had their procedure postponed and now I am worried about that. I am on day 5 of my 3 week pre-op diet and following it very closely. Maybe hearing those stories has helped me to be super good!! Good luck to you.

gOOdbyefat--- Thank you! BEST OF Luck on your surgery tomorrow! Keep us posted!

SilverBand... thanks -- Good Luck to you on your upcoming surgery too! Hope your pre-op diet goes well!