Reducing insulin during pre-op liquid diet phase

Hi folks,

My application for the sleeve has been rejected, so I'm off to Mexico for April 1.  My BMI is 37.4, so I'm required to do a 7 day liquid diet, pre-op.

My only challenge is that I'm not getting a lot of direction from the surgeon's office about how to reduce my insulin needs during this phase.  My PCP doesn't feel that she is best placed to give me that direction, and it is difficult to get into my endo at short notice.  I'm trying to find a bariatric doctor in my area that might be able to help, but there are certain ones in my city that I refused to deal with, because of integrity issues (on their part).

In the meantime, I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences on how they managed their insulin (background) and metformin, during a liquid diet phase.

Many thanks for any and all information.

delila

My doc had me take all my meds up to the day of surgery. On the day, they reduced the insulin to half, no Byeta and no metformin. My liquid diet is only for one day, though. Regular eating til Sunday, then liquid... plus laxative times 2. :}

not a doctor but i reduced my basals by 20% pre op diet - and 40% post op - but i'm type 1 and on an insulin pump. Highly suggest you get your endo on board, they will need the consult when your in for surgery and post op as well!

hi there
did surgen office not set a nurse and give email daily with them and your 8 blood sugars a day?? i am on that till liquid diet and surgery is over....