fwls liquid diet?

I am scheduled for March 8 with Dr. Benn and just got my packet of info in the mail...it didn't say anything about a liquid diet prior to the surgery and I'm reading here where lots of folks must do this.  Can anyone who had surgery through Fairview give me a heads up?  

Thanks!

Liz 

I had surgery through Fairview Southdale (with Dr. Laguna) and you only need to do a 1 day liquid diet, the day before your surgery.  You will attend a class about 1 week prior to your surgery where they will go over everything regarding your surgery & life after surgery & will also talk about your liquid diet at that point.  But yes, we do a liquid diet, but only for the 1 day before the big day. 

You can have things like:  chicken broth, jello, water, & then you'll also be drinking the yummy stuff to empty out your colon to help prep you for surgery.  You don't drink that stuff til' the afternoon/evening, so it's not necessary to take off from work that day if you don't want to, but not being able to eat can cause headaches for some people & with prepping for the hospital stay & surgery I was sure to take that day off from work.

Good luck with your upcoming surgery!! 

 Thank you!  It's fortunate for me that my surgery is on  a Monday, so the day before I won't have to take off of work.
I am scheduled for the class as well.
Thanks so much for the information!

Liz

 Hi Liz!  I'm hoping to have the LapBand with Dr. Benn in March as well.  I see him next week and then submitting to insurance and - hopefully - approval and a March surgery date!  I can't wait to hear about your journey! :)  
Heather