Tag: Weight loss surgery preparation

An estimated 70-90% of individuals with obesity have an enlarged fatty liver, making the pre-operative liver reduction diet a critical safety step before bariatric surgery. This short-term, low-calorie regimen is designed to shrink the liver, minimizing surgical risks and making the procedure safer for the patient.

Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, known for the hit show *My 600-Lb Life*, is a bariatric surgeon famous for prescribing a very specific and strict pre-operative diet. This low-calorie, high-protein, low-carbohydrate approach is designed to help his morbidly obese patients lose weight rapidly to qualify for life-saving surgery.