Did anyone have their "last meal" the night before surgery?

Hello,

Just as I said in the heading, Did anyone have their "last meal" the night before surgery?   I've been on this liquid diet for  8 days now and surgery is in 3, I go tomorrow to see the anethesioligist ? (spelling) and then come home for Tuesday and surgery on Wed.  I would really love to eat something that is my favorite but I don't know if I should or if anyone else has done this.  I'm having the laproscoptic (RNY) hopefully, they said there was a possiblity that they could have to do open after they start.
Let me know what you did?  Thanks so much.............
Lisa

I had my "last supper" every night for abvout 3 weeks before surgery.    I ate everything yummy that I loved - pizza, wings, ribs, seafood, etc.  I did not have a liquid pre-op diet, so I didn't break any rules.  But I felt like I needed to get those foods in while I could.  Now, you won't believe it, but I don't even like pizza or wings!  I haven't tried ribs yet, but I still love that seafood, thank goodness!  Best of luck to you with your surgery!

Thanks for your reply, I did also eat some of the things I like befoer the liquid diet but I guess I wanted to squeeze one more in.  Others are saying it's a bad idea so I guess it's out  but I'll deal with it.  I sure don't want my liver to enlarge right before surgery.
Thanks for your support.
Lisa

Lisa, two days before I started my liquid diet I picked up a few of my favorite foods.. A local place has great marinated steaks, I picked up some flavored shrimp and an assortment of other items.  My friend came over to help me enjoy my 'last meal'  well I have to tell you I grazed at some of the items but we never ate all that i bought, I probably drank more wine than anything.  So when he went home the next day, he had a great care package of all the foods I would not be able to eat for some time.  And I was happy that I didn't overdo it.  (we never touched the steak.. )

I don't think once you are on the liquid diet it would be a good idea to have a last meal.. but that is just my opinion. 

Hello,

This is why I asked before I did it.  I didn't think it would be a good idea but the thought of it made my tummy happy.  I don't want my liver to enlarge so I'll be a good girl and stay on the liquids.

Thanks so much for your input.

Lisa

I didn't.

I had my last meal before the liquid diet began.  I wouldn't chance it b/c the reason they're having you do liquids is to shrink your liver.  They have to hold it out of the way during the surgery & the smaller it is -- the easier it is for them to do that.  So I wouldn't.

Remember, it's not like you're never going to be able to eat something you'd eat for a 'last meal' again.  You'll eat less and differently, but you can eat the stuff you ate before if you choose to.  I do.  Just a lesser amount and less often.

Best of luck w/the surgery.

Thanks so much for the info, that's what I needed to hear I guess just to reassure myself.  But my tummy is mad at me.  Yes I do realize I wil be able to eat again and I'm happy knowing the it's a controlled amount so I won't look like I look now.

Thanks you so much.

Lisa

Oh Boy did I ever...I ate everything that wasnt tied down...though some Dr.'s dont recommend that...Good-Luck with your surgery!!! 

Hi, 

Thanks for you reply, I'm sure my doctor wouldn't want me to do it otherwise they wouldn't have had me on the liquid diet for so long.  I guess I was just hoping that I could do it and get away with it but after hearing that my liver will enlarge I don't want to risk that.

Thanks again,

Lisa

To answer your question I had my last meal 2 nights before as I had to do the liquid diet the night before. My future hubby and I went to mexican and boy was that a mistake I had such heartburn and stomach pain I welcomed my surgery. If you can have a last meal take it easy and don't over do it. Best of luck! Christine (internetnut)