only 3 days liquid diet b4 VSG

sonyagettinghealthy
on 4/21/11 1:14 am - CA

Hi everyone! i'm new to all this but am learning alot from the posts on here. My VSG is Mon 4/25 & my Dr told me I have to be on liquid diet for 3 days before surgery. I've noticed some of you had to go on liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery. Should i be concerned?

(deactivated member)
on 4/21/11 1:18 am

VSG on 04/11/11

No- every Drs plan is different.. I had only to do a low-carb 1 week prior. The purpose isn't to make your liver smaller (though they all call it a liver shrinking diet..) it's to use up the glycogen on and in your liver so it's less floppy & slippery and easier to hold out of the way.. Follow your Drs plan though..

godknowsican
on 4/21/11 1:20 am - MD

Congratulations!
My surgery is scheduled for monday 4/25 also.

And yes I was supposed to be on all liquids for 2 weeks. I've cheated a few times. But I'm 100% determined to stay on liquids now thru surgery Monday.

I guess its up to the individual surgeons. I meet with mine tomorrow for my Pre-op appointment.

Good luck to you!

LaShaun

Valk
on 4/21/11 2:05 am - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

VSG on 03/16/11

As Jo has said, every doctor's plan is different. My surgeon only requires a clear liquid diet the day before, and really it's more of a stomach empty and bowel prep (milk of magnesia).

Kaiser Orange County - Surgery with Pacific Bariatric at Scripps Mercy Hospital
HW : 272 (6/10) / SW: 243 (3/15/11) / CW: 184 (9/1/11)

I just realized, I've lost my 9 year old! Next goal? Losing the 4 year old!

DragonGirl
on 4/21/11 4:07 am - MN

VSG on 01/10/11

My plan was the same as Valks! =)

Age 49 Height 5'5" HW/280 SW/250 CW/157

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JenCat84
on 4/21/11 2:25 am

VSG on 10/19/09

I didn't have a liquid diet at all. Just a restrictive 2 week eating plan and nothing excep****er for 12 hours before surgery. GL!

I started at 324lbs and a size 26. After losing 100 lbs, I became pregnant with my first daughter, who was born in March 2011. My second daughter was born in September 2013. I have maintained a healthy lifestyle and now hover around 160lbs. I would like to get back to the 140lbs before I became pregnant with my second daughter. The sleeve literally gave me LIFE - two beautiful, healthy little girls. My husband had his VSG with Dr. Marema on 10/1/2012 and is on his weight loss journey, currently down 90lbs.

George B.
on 4/21/11 3:00 am - Miami, FL

VSG on 08/19/09

My doctor does not have a pre-op diet requirement. I ate whatever I wanted till 12 hours prior to surgery. My surgery went great, recovery was amazing and I've lost 100% of my excess weight.

You have nothing to be concerned about. Consider yourself lucky to not have to endure a 2 week pre-op diet.

Best of luck,
George