Pre-operative liver reducing diet

PATIENT INFORMATIONPre-operative liver reducing DietAs part of your preparation for surgery your surgeon feels it would be beneficial foryou to follow a diet very low in calories, carbohydrate (starches and sugars) and fatfor 2 weeks before your do I need to follow this diet? This is to shrink your liver down to ensure thatthe operation can be done by the keyhole (laparoscopic) method. If your liver is toobig, the surgeon may abandon the operation, or you will have to have an openoperation, the risks of surgery will increase, and your recovery will be following a strict diet, your body reduces its glycogen stores (glycogen is a formof sugar stored in the liver and muscles for energy). With each ounce of glycogen,the body stores 3-4 ounces of water, so when you follow a very strict diet, especiallyone that is low in starch and sugar, your body loses its glycogen stores and somewater.

A free programme designed to help people over 18 years to lose weight, develop a healthier lifestyle, and reduce emotional eating. To be eligible for the programme you must have taken part in a previous weight loss programme for at least 6 months, for example: Weight Watchers, Slimming World or one to one support with a Dietitian or Practice Nurse.

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