Liquids 2 weeks before surgery?

Hello to all my losing soon buddies, I had my pre op appt last week and my Doctor said he would like me to use a liquidy diet for 2 weeks prior to my sugery (March 1st) so that the liver will have a chance to shrink, thus making the possibility of the RNY being done lap more successful. He is confident that if I follow his rules everything will go fine as a lap procedure and said he doesnt want me to lose weight before surgery, which he said he understands is why I am there. Has anyone had to do that? If so can you share some presurgery advice for taking in enough protein and still not having major cravings!!!!!. The last few weeks have been hard not to over indulge after all, "I wont be able to have this EVER again'!! I am sure everyone knows where that is coming from. These crazy mind games we play with ourselves. I dont see the dietician again until 1 week before surgery. Any advice will be much appreciated. Janelle

I'll plan to do a lot of sampling of protein shakes and drinks. Be sure to take your vitamins too. Full liquid (as opposed to clear liquid) includes protein shakes, V8, milk, creamed soups, juices (add unflavored protein), etc. If they want clear liquid, you are SOL!

I have not had to do that amount of time. I hear that I will be on liquids 3 days before surgery. Is your liver enlarged? I have seen otehr posts where people have weightloss before surgery - I guess getting a head start. I have been asked to get my walking in 30minutes a day. It's good opporunity to put icecream in your protein Just kidding.