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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Will I have to go on a diet before I have bariatric surgery?
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A/Prof Ruth Blackham
Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)
Dr Ruth Blackham is an Australian-trained Surgeon with subspecialty Fellowships in Bariatric, Upper GI and Metabolic Surgery. She has a special interest in Women's Health, … View Profile
Yes. Most bariatric surgeons put their patients on a special pre-operative diet, usually 2 or 3 weeks just before surgery. The reason for the pre-operative diet is to shrink the liver and reduce fat in the abdomen. This helps during the procedure and makes it safer.
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