Question:
All protein diet

My surgeon wants me to drink only 5 low carb protein shakes a day until my surgery. no other calories. I am doing laproscopic and I am 370 he wants us at 350 but said with my height it should be ok. He said he wants my liver to be smaller. Does the protien shakes make the liver shrink or is it just so I lose weight    — biga0974 (posted on February 26, 2006)

February 26, 2006
The weight loss and high protien both together shrink your liver so he can lift it to get to the top of your stomach to make your pouch.God Luck Kristal
   — KristalGerou

February 26, 2006
Yes to both of your questions. I also had to be on a liquid protein diet for two weeks prior to having my surgery. I thought I would die of starvation the first couple of days. However, it was worth it because I got to have my surgery and I had lost weight in the process.
   — Belle

February 26, 2006
The less sugar you take in the smaller your liver
   — bamajim

February 26, 2006
Yes it does. I would also advise to make sure you are drinking plenty of water. There is such a thing as too much protein and it can effect your kidneys if you're not drinking plenty of water. Best of luck.
   — chasegrl65

February 26, 2006
I agree with both of the ,both the things will shrink the liver.Good Luck,Keri
   — keri197508

February 27, 2006
Fats are processed by your liver. As a result, the less fat you consume, the more your liver will shrink making the surgery easier.
   — SteveColarossi

February 27, 2006
I have 4 weeks of skim milk before my surgery (that's it) - YUMMY!! NOT!!
   — classite