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Topic: RE: Liquid diet pre-surgery INFORMATION
Hey Jodi,
My surgery date is the same as yours and I have to go to pre-op class on the 17th. My Dr. requires a 3 day liquid diet and they are supposed to give me the information then. I will bring it back and share!!!!
Martha
Topic: RE: Finally Iv'e got a date!!!!!!! October 30th 2007
Cograts on a date . I'm scheduled for the third of Oct. Good luck. Keep us posted
Topic: RE: My date is next week!
Congratulations on the big date. It's normal to be nervous - I've still got 26 days and I have started the rollercoaster of nervous, fine, nervous, fine. Everyone says it happens up until the last day, then most people seem to be fine and comfortable on their surgery day. I wish you the best! You'll do great!
Topic: RE: Liquid diet pre-surgery INFORMATION
Very helpful - thanks for the info. My surgeon doesn't require a liquid pre-op diet, but I do remember his assistant saying it's a good idea to get off carbs and fat a couple weeks prior to the surgery to help the liver be more compact and out of the way.
Did your doctor give you a liquid pre-op diet? If so, what is it? I can't seem to find any info on one and want to do one for myself.
Thanks Angel!!
Jodi
Topic: Looking forward to the New ME
I received my date for Halloween thought I would be scared well just a little but just anxious now wondering how I will look after the surgery
Topic: My date is next week!
Next Thursday is the big day, and I'm still stunned that its finally here! I have been heavy for my entire life and now that there is actually a light at the end of the tunnel, I almost don't believe that I'll lose the weight. I know i will, and I plan on sticking to the dietary guidelines, but maybe its because I could never lose it before.,,sorry for the rambling, just getting a little nervous
Topic: Liquid diet pre-surgery INFORMATION
For those who have questions. According to my doctor. The reason for the liquid diet pre-op is to shrink the liver, and keep it from harm duing the surgery. Our liver absorbs the carbs we eat, there fore it is a pretty healthy size. If we refrain from carbs prior to surgery it will shrink drastically and be totally out of the way, as not to get damaged. In part it is to protect us, as well as make the surgery easier on the doctor.
Hope this is helpful to those who have questions.
Blessings,
Angel
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