sorry babybell i disagree,this final liver shrinkage is for an average of 2 weeks ,,and cant be compared to "if your fat ,lose weight",,,,most people getting this surgery have managed to diet for 2 weeks in the past ,but not managed to keep it up or maintain weightloss,,,,this isnt about losing weight ,its to give you the best chances of a safe op and good recovery,and my hospital for one ,would refuse my op on the table if i didnt stick to it and shrink my liver,and to be honest if i cant try to do this the best i can,i dont think i deserve the op on the nhs,,so please if your going for the surgery dont be tempted to half heartedly do the pre op diet ,its for your good ,,and your surgeons,dont blow things on the final hurdle ,,good luck all x