milk diet

[Laura b]

i keep seeing ppl say they r goin on there pre op milk diet and i understand this shrinks ur liver?? is that right or have i got it completly wrong but wat does it consist of? just literally milk or milk containing products, i know this will all be explained to me but nice to know before i go to see consultant

 

[angie790]

No, you've got it right, it is to use up stored glycogen in the liver which, if present in large amounts, makes the liver large and rigid, hence making it difficult/impossible to operate. And yes, it is literally milk, with some fruit/dairy products etc depending on who advises you.

 

[sugga]

Yes the milk and yogurt diet is for you to follow 10 days before your operation x