shrinking liver

debbie_7155 · 01-02-2009, 01:47 PM

Hi i have my op 21st jan, i have lost 9lbs so far & i have 19 days to go, i have made a start on my pre-op & i am using my treadmill & i go for walks with my hubby & dogs,but im so frightened after reading other stories about people not getting the op dne due to their liver not being shrunk enough?
How will i know if mine is shrinking?..Im following the solid pre-op diet from Derby..should i swap it for just liquids as thats all i hear others are on?
Debbie.

debbie_7155 · 01-03-2009, 07:11 AM

Can anyone advice ?

Maincat · 01-03-2009, 08:15 AM

Hi Debbie,

I had my operation at Derby too. I followed the pre-op diet (mine was a liquid diet) for two weeks and everything was fine. You don't know if your liver has shrunk - just follow the diet that Derby has given you and all should be fine.

There's a thread for people who have had their operations at Derby at

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f85/who-b...ospital-69940/

You've made a great start with your weight loss and exercise - well done.

debbie_7155 · 01-03-2009, 08:20 AM

Thank you steve for your reply, but thats what worries me a little as to why im i on solids when all i hear is other people are on liquids?
Is it a new menu or something im wondering?

Maincat · 01-03-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debbie_7155

Thank you steve for your reply, but thats what worries me a little as to why im i on solids when all i hear is other people are on liquids?
Is it a new menu or something im wondering?

It may be a new diet, but I wouldn't have thought so. If I were you I'd give them a ring or email on Monday to ask them. They are very friendly. Give Kay Cresswell a ring - she's the wonderful bariatric nurse. I'll PM her number to you.

debbie_7155 · 01-03-2009, 11:54 AM

ty steve for the pm, will contact her on monday..
on my letter is says this:

For 2 weeks prior to your surgery it is recommended that you follow a more restricted diet.
This diet is for 14 days ONLY before surgery & should NOT be followed any other time, as it is too restrictive.You may find rapid weight loss on this diet, therefore it is important to drink as much as possible throughout the day..

Recommended Menu:

Breakfast = a small bowl of sugar free cereal with semi milk
or
1 weetabix
or
1 shredded wheat

Lunch
1 medium slice of bread or 2 crisp breads/or 1 egg size potato or 2 tablespoons of cooked pasta or rice
with
vegetables or salad 100g no fats/dressings
with
100g of meat or fish
or
cheese 50g
or
2 eggs boiled or poached

Dinner
same as lunch menu

Miscellaneous allowance per day
1/2 pint semi skimmed milk
2 portions of fruit
1 light yoghurt
water,tea,coffee,low cal squash allowed freely ( no more than 1 glass of fruit juice per day)

Thats my letter from Derby i got to follow...
i know lindsay is on maternity leave, so i will contact the others on monday, cos unless if anyone else is following the same pre-op diet then im worried as to why im not on liquids ??

Maincat · 01-05-2009, 09:01 AM

My advice is to go with the diet as supplied by Derby. I have a memory of going on a liquid diet, but perhaps I was wrong. I certainly went on a liquid diet after the operation.

tammytickulous · 01-18-2009, 01:43 PM

hi i live in middlesex and i start my pre op diet on tuesday my surgery is on 10th feb and im on solids also i have been told to stick to a fatfree diet, no meats rice or pasta i have to eat foods that have less than 0.5 grams of fat per 100grm, as my date is getting nearer i have to say im pretty nervous but also very excited.

debbie_7155 · 01-18-2009, 01:48 PM

hi tammy congrats on your date..before you know it your date will be here..mines on wednesday..keep drinking plenty of fluids with your diet, & remember at first you might feel nausea, dizzy, etc but will go away after a few days

tammytickulous · 01-18-2009, 01:51 PM

thanx for the advice xx
please do let me know how you get on
the best of luck to you ;)

louise-H · 09-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debbie_7155

ty steve for the pm, will contact her on monday..
on my letter is says this:

For 2 weeks prior to your surgery it is recommended that you follow a more restricted diet.
This diet is for 14 days ONLY before surgery & should NOT be followed any other time, as it is too restrictive.You may find rapid weight loss on this diet, therefore it is important to drink as much as possible throughout the day..

Recommended Menu:

Breakfast = a small bowl of sugar free cereal with semi milk
or
1 weetabix
or
1 shredded wheat

Lunch
1 medium slice of bread or 2 crisp breads/or 1 egg size potato or 2 tablespoons of cooked pasta or rice
with
vegetables or salad 100g no fats/dressings
with
100g of meat or fish
or
cheese 50g
or
2 eggs boiled or poached

Dinner
same as lunch menu

Miscellaneous allowance per day
1/2 pint semi skimmed milk
2 portions of fruit
1 light yoghurt
water,tea,coffee,low cal squash allowed freely ( no more than 1 glass of fruit juice per day)

Thats my letter from Derby i got to follow...
i know lindsay is on maternity leave, so i will contact the others on monday, cos unless if anyone else is following the same pre-op diet then im worried as to why im not on liquids ??

Your weight loss is amazing.. I am on practically the same diet as you were and was wondering the same thing.. I am sticking too it rigidly but panicking that my liver may be too big when they operate...

I am only on day 3 of pre op diet with 10 days to go.. am also getting banded in Derby..