2 weeks Pre-Op Question

Nikki C.
on 2/22/10 2:51 am - Gaithersburg, MD

Not sure if I feel good or bad the liquid diet. I had TWO WEEKS of pre op liquids and not just any liquids...only a max of 30 cars per day which were in the shakes and then otherwise only clear liquids. I dropped a good 15-20lbs doing that but it was absolute hell!

I'm sure I could do it again maybe for a week but two that's pushing it!

stephanie91883
on 2/22/10 8:57 am - Hanover, MD

RNY on 03/08/10

Thanks everyone! I called Dr. A's office this morning and No liquid Diet is required for me! I feel much better knowing so many of you didnt have to have one; and the reasons why; I think that was getting more confused than anything! 2 Weeks to go! Crazy! I am so excited!

Thundergrrrl
on 2/22/10 9:44 am

Lap Band on 03/17/10

I'm getting lap band with Dr. A and on my first visit I got a piece of paper that said a liquid diet is "highly recommended" for 2 weeks prior. I'm deciding to do it cause... why not? So I don't think it's mandatory but what's the harm in doing it?

ladyknightoflife
on 2/22/10 9:26 pm - Essex, MD

I am not required to do it but I am. I want to make sure that my surgeon can work around my liver!!!! It will also help me lose the last 4 lbs before surgery. I have 1 week to go.