Hi I have been to hospital today as I have now finished my 3 months on the sleep apnea machine they said they will put me forward now and say it should be end of feb early march which is good news also they said I will have to come in and see them 15 days before to collect a diet sheet as I will have to go on a milk and youghort diet to shirnk my liver does any one know what this contains as sound quite awfull don't drink much milk makes me feel sick if I do

hope to her from someone soon

Kind regards

Mark

I haven't heard of a milk diet pre op. Every doctor's requirements are so different. I had to do a very low carb plan for 2 weeks pre op, while a good friend of mine was a very low protein/liquids for 7 days prior.

I think it all helps to reduce the fatty liver and makes the surgery easier for the surgeon to perform.

I have found that Fage (a greek yoghurt) is so creamy and tangy. A much different taste than the yogurt we are use to in the store.

My 2 week pre-op diet consisted of sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast and meals (like Lean Cuisine & Healthy Choice) with specific nutritional requirements. Like yours, this was to shrink the liver.

many thanks for your help and kind words

many thanks
mark

Mark, sorry that I don't know about the milk diet. I do know that getting your liver in the best shape possible pre surgery is vital to having a good laparoscopic experience. A weight loss of even 10 pounds can significantly reduce the fat content of the liver. Too much fat in the liver makes it "brittle" and difficult for the surgeon to lift and work around. Since milk and yourgurt have a pretty high fat content, I'm kind of surprised that these are the foods that your center recommends, but I'm just a layperson.

Best to follow your surgeon's advice at this point. I highly recommend losing all the weight you can before your surgery. and of course, wish you all the best in your journey!

Congrats Mark...sorry no help with the milk/yogurt diet...maybe you can tolerate the yogurt if you have problem with the milk...wishing the best of everything for you! Keep us informed as to when you will be having your procedure and inform us about the "diet" of milk/yogurt...be kinda curious...