liquids

what is the pre liquid diet, can someone let me know,,,thanks so much

Some doctors require their patients to do it a couple weeks prior to surgery. The purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink your liver and make the laproscopic procedure easier (the liver kinda sits on top of the part of the stomach he cuts and if it's too enlarged it is harder to move out of the way). I have been on mine for a week (surgery date is 7/6) and I am miserable. I hate the "high protein" slim fast shakes. I have to drink them four times per day and then only water/crystal light/etc. But at least knowing it's a means to an end makes it a little more tolerable. I have cheated a couple times and had something solid but I tried to make sure it was protein (spoon of peanut butter, refried beans, etc). Good luck on your liquid diet and on your surgery...