Pre-Op Diet cheats...anyone have one?? 8 days until surgery...

Skotti has so many valid points... keep all of these in mind when you go through your surgery!

Skotti, I am with you on the length of time for pre op liquid diet... I was on it from May to August when I had my first surgery... I lost almost 60 pounds... The doctor had the same amazement yours had with you!!

I did cheat. One time...badly.  I told my doctor he said don't do it again. I didn't.   I am going on 3 years out and have been at goal for about 2 years.  Just try not to do it again and make sure you use the next year or so to really learn new habits.  I am not 100% perfect all the time.  I am very active and I eat on point most of the time but not always. I live in the real world.  BTW cheating on liquids is not a sign you will not be able to stay on plan after surgery.  You wont have the hunger you have now (at least for a while). I didn't have the desire for most food if any for a long time.  Use that time to really learn new habits.  I am sure you're nervous. It wont hurt to call and ask your surgeon.  You aren't the first.  I was on 2 weeks full liquid and about day 5 I broke down and went through a drive through :/

Good luck. 

Sarah

I just can't tell you all how glad I am that I posted on here.  It felt so good to know that I am not alone in this.  Sometimes it feels that way because I continue to have sure everyone up in my life that this is what I want to do.  If I have any hesitation the ones I love jump in and say, "You can cancel it and just eat right and exercise."  I know they are saying it out of love however if I could do that I would have done that.  

Thank you to each and every one of you *****sponded.  I am staying on track and clear liquids start on Sunday until surgery on Thursday.  I am so nervous....and can't wait to be in the recovery room. 

Tell your surgeon. The diet is important to shrink your liver. The reason being the need to create more ability to maneuver in you abdominal cavity without nicking the liver. I think you'll be fine as long as you stick to it from here on out. But I suggest a counselor or something, because it seems maybe you aren't mentally ready for the surgery...