Pre-op diet suggestions

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One of the physicians at my facility would like the gastric bypass

patients to lose weight prior to surgery in order to shrink the size of

the liver.

He was considering Optifast for 2 weeks before surgery. I feel that

that a moderate carbohydrate, low fat, high protein diet with solid

foods (vs a liquid diet for 2 weeks) would have greater compliance.

What are other facilites doing? Can anyone offer any experiences with

Optifast (or similar product)? Thanks.