No LIQUID diet for me before SURGERY

 After my approval Friday Sept 3rd. My surgeon's assistant called me after the DOCTOR reviewed my records and told me to practice not drinking WITH meals, but to wait at least 30 minutes after a meal or more. ALSO, he told me I dont have to do ANY LIQUID DIET BEFORE SURGERY, just dont eat anything after midnight the night before surgery. I will practice this anyway, to prep MYSELF for the post op part of the surgery.  My countdown to surgery date begins now!!!

 Congratulations Rachel.  I'm so glad you're on a countdown now.

I too didn't have a liquid diet pre-op.  I was put on a 1200 calorie diet to lose my required weight before surgery.  When I met my goals, I just had to be sure that I was at, or below 230 on surgery morning.

I'm very excited for you!!

Congrats to you! Here's to counting down to the big day!

Congrats!! I also didnt have a liquid diet!!

Gratz on your date.  It is such a relief when you finally get approved and scheduled.

Great!  I didn't really have one, either.  Just the 48 hours before.  

I have to admit that, aside from my research on portion sizes, none of my practice before surgery really helped.  It was all too hard without the tool's help!  But if it makes you feel better prepared, more power to you!

Good luck!

It really amazes me how different Dr's requirements are.  I am just completing a 32 day Optifast diet then one day of clear liquids before surgery. 
I do think it has halped me know I can live on liquids and detatch from food a good bit. 
At the same time, I'm sure your Dr knows what is best for you and will do a terrific job for you.  Best of luck.  See you on the other side, very soon.