Just a "last supper" question...

My cousin had RNY a few years ago and ate something pretty heavy the night before...another one is going thru the lao band and her meal the night before just has to be a light one.  I thought I saw someone on here say that they had to be one a liquid diet for a week or so.    So, is every surgeon different??

Yup every surgeon is different. I think Dr. Boe at Barix uses a 10 day liquid diet where Dr. Pupkova uses 1 day.

Thanks, that's what I figured.  I will be going to the Weight Loss Clinic in Harrisburg.  I will do whatever it takes, we were all just discussing and curious! 

I had my last supper two days before surgery it was not even what I really wanted to do but felt guilty to say no to my Aunts and Uncle that wanted to take me out.

I had Dr. Pupkova at Barix she only makes you do one day of clear liquids.

two weeks of liquid hell...i mean diet. it was the hardest part of this whole thing

Yep I agree....17 days of liquid hell for me too.   Every surgeon is different.  However, I wouldn't suggest eating a heavy meal the night before surgery.  I would plan your "last" supper at least five nights before surgery and then stick to a lighter menu for the remaining days.  Your liver (and surgeon) will thank you!

**hi jack* Eileen I love your new avatar you look AWESOME!

Thanks Beth!

I had the same surgeon as Eileen (Boe) and did the 10 day clear liquid diet - it wasn't easy but I lost 17 pounds in 10 days and it really helped me during and after my surgery. Do what your surgeon tells you, but I agree to not have that last 'big' supper right before surgery - it will lay heavy in your stomach and not be a good thing! Kathy

I actually had a few things I wanted to eat before surgery so I had my last three meals a week before surgery and ate normally during that last week. I had Dr. Pupkova so I only had one day of liquid hell.  Jen