does everyone have a pre op diet?????

i am scheduled for sept 13th does everyone have to go on a pre op diet? i have my next appointment tomarrow

I do not have a pre-op diet, just no food after midnight the night before surgery. At my surgeon's office, a BMI > 50 requires the liver shrinking diet for a week. Each surgeon has their own requirements. Stephanie

Wow,that's cool. My BMI is 40.1 and I'm on a three week preop lowcarb diet! But, it has given me a head start on weight loss (nine days out, down seven pounds) so whatever..

Hi Stepanie Can you share what the liver shrinking diet is? I would be interested in finding out since my surgeon talked about how the size of the liver may make an open procedure necessary.........my BMI is 50( I'm scheduled for 9/13) Georgia

Yes same here, liver shrinking diet. I start tomorrow, my surgery is next Thurs., 9/7. Diet consists of protien shakes, sugar free jello,popsicles, fat free broth and soup (not cream), lots of water! So today I had wendy's for lunch, LOL.

I sent you and e-mail with my pre-op diet. I have lost 16 pounds in two weeks and I have surgery scheduled for 3 weeks. 9-22-06. Good luck, I hope it helps!! Dee

I will have to go on a pre-op diet starting 10 days before surgery . All liquids . Kathy

I have a pre op diet and I'm starting it tomorrow morning. My surgery date is Sept. 13th too!! I just had my pre op appointment at the weight loss surgery clinic and at the hospital on Thursday. Then by suppertime of the day before I switch to all clear liquids and stop eating and drinking at midnight except for sips of water to take my morning medications.

I started my two week liquid diet on the 1st, my surgery date is the 15th. I drink 3 slim fast shakes a day and then I am allowed to have water, crystal light, sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles and soup broth. It's very tough, I just keep my eye on the prize at the end!!! Good Luck! Hugs, Jill