Shrinking liver with liquid?

05-20-2005, 03:24 PM

Hey Guys,

One surgical office I spoke with said I would have to be on liquid for ten days prior to LAP-BAND^® surgery to shrink the liver,I assume to make it eisier for the Doc while he's in there.Is this common procedure?

La_madam · 05-20-2005, 03:38 PM

Yes it is a common procedure

Some doctors require it for all of their patients and some require it for patients who have a higher BMI.

The reason behind it is to help make it easier for the doctor and it helps to shrink the fat around and near the liver

New Hope · 05-20-2005, 03:57 PM

It seems pretty common for obese people to have a "fatty" liver. My dr. had me go on a low-glycemic diet. (Just basically eating from a large variety of healthy foods.) I followed his directions, didn't want any chances of surgical problems!

j. lynn · 05-21-2005, 01:58 AM

very common. also kind of mean -- it's tough to do before surgery without the help of the band. BUT...you will start losing as soon as your full liquid diet starts, so that's nice too.

jayme

coyotegirl · 05-21-2005, 07:21 PM

Yes, It is verrrrry common. I was to be on a 10 day liquid diet, but my surgery was put off a few days so I was on a 15 DAY LIQUID DIET!!! :( When I first got the list of what I could have I sat down and cried. I just knew I couldn't do it. The only thing that you couldn't see through was the 3 cups of milk I could have a day. Everything else was clear. Well, I did it and didn't cheat once. Just think of the ending affects. You are on your way to a healther you!
You CAN do it!! :)
Good luck!

05-23-2005, 03:22 PM

I intend to follow doctors orders to the letter...always have done.Thanks guys!

mom2mygirlz920 · 05-28-2005, 04:50 PM

I am currently on a clear liqiuid and shake diet. My BMI is 39.......I am so nervous bc I havent done too well on it. Trying to. I am drinking wonton soup broth as we speak lol.