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Hey Lisa, The liquid diet is to help shrink your liver, in the hopes of avoiding an open procedure. If your liver is too fatty they have a hard time moving it and working around it. I am not aware of a liquid stage prior to surgery with Fuzz, he only advised to not gain any weight and to eat sensibly Hope you are well and that I get to see you at the meeting on March 23. That is also my post op day Take care, Glenda

Lisa, I have been am on the liquid diet for two weeks. I have been told the diet does shrink the liver but it also gets you ready for your new diet after the surgery. I have heard some doc's do request it and some don't, I am telling you , now , I love my doctor ( Melkonian ) BUT .... this has been so hard for me I would maybe would have gone to a doctor who did not require it , I know some may be mad at me for saying this but , honest THIS DIET SUCKS I know it will in the end be well worth it , and I only have today and tomorrow to deal with as my surgery is on Tuesday , and I will tell you now , if this diet shrinks the liver, mine should be the size of a pea My girlfriend who is a doctor told me yesterday , fat around the liver is burnt quickly when the body is without fat intake, and also the intestine and bowel get a super rest when you are liquids and it prepares them for the trauma of surgery. ( it is great having a best girlfriend since 5th grade become a doctor , you get all kinds of advice free, THANKS Judy ) ... anyways, the liquids are on for me , and I will admit I am a smoothie expert now. Happy Sunday to you and All, Take care . The Pugs Momma

Hello All, My liquid diet is protein shakes ( whey stuff ) , blended in my Magic Bullet (sometimes with frozen fruit), and skim milk and ice, it makes a yummy shake. Also Crystal Light I put in the Magic Bullet and it makes slushes. Sugar Free icesicles Sugar free puddings sugar free jello. Water, diet soda's. It Is tough. Good Luck !! I am a dog mom of Four , two Pugglets and two German Shepherd Dogs Pugsley, Cheese, Lilly and Stewie , my fur kids

Dr Fernandez was my surgeon. No liquid diet, no bowel prep, no liquid diet afterwards...just nothing by mouth (NPO) after midnight. I liked that. Susan