Question:
Cheating on the liquid diet
How do you get through the 2week liquid diet. I do fine at work but when I come home and make dinner for the family I want to eat with them. What would happen if I did? — Athinnermom (posted on December 9, 2009)
December 9, 2009
You really need to follow your doctors orders. It also helps you
understand your dedication to this surgery. Are you really ready for this
surgery? It will make your surgery easier as it shrinks your liver which
makes it so much easier for the doctor to maneuver. You can do this. It
is harder when you have to cook for everyone else. Fix their food then
take your liquid drink to another room and relax. You will be so glad you
did, beleive me.
— Kathy Thomas
December 9, 2009
Are you talking about the pre-op liquid diet? Nothing would
"happen" if you cheated, but if you are considering cheating now,
obviously you aren't ready for this kind of surgery. This is not a
quick-fix-diet. I'm 10 years out from my original surgery and just had a
revision last week. This is way harder than any diet you've ever tried.
If you're not committed now, maybe you need to put it off for a while and
really look at the reasons why you want the surgery.
— Jennifer H.
December 9, 2009
I just posted a reply to someone who was asking about 'getting caught'.
Here was my exact reply.
I have to agree with everyone, there is no way of knowing if you cheated.
If you cannot follow a week or two of simple instructions what makes you
think you can follow some instructions the rest of your life? Maybe you
should reconsider having surgery at this point in your life. If you are
determined then stop playing games and do what you are suppose to do
because no one else is going to do it for you. Good luck and I hope for the
best.
-Jaime
— Jaime Breckenridge
December 9, 2009
Pre-op it is really not a big deal.
Post-Op... DON'T do it. Your stomach is not ready for it. Use your surgeons
guidance on when to procede to the next stage.
— kprefer
December 9, 2009
It says your surgery is January, so I'm wondering why you are already on
the 2 week liquid diet??? My surgery is Monday and I've been on one for 2
weeks but he wanted it immediately prior to surgery. And it's been
difficult, but not impossible. I just try to stay busy and drink my shakes
and water. I've gone to bed quite early a couple nights so I wouldn't eat,
but I want this surgery and need it so badly that I'm not about to mess it
up!
There's lots of support here, and we've all been there at one point or
another, or are going through it now, so turn to your supports and make
your family eat sandwiches and clean up immediately, haha, that way there's
no tempting smells in the house and it's not out in front of you! (lol, I
still cook for my family, but not near as much since I'm on the liquids,
it's too tempting)
— eyeflirt4fun
December 10, 2009
Paulette, OMG I know how hard it is!! I am sitting here just four hours
away from surgery (lap-band) and wondering how in the hell I made it
through the last 10 days of a liquid diet! I'll be honest, I did break
down on day 6 and have a piece of sandwich turkey (30 calories) and 1/2
banana. I felt so guilty at first, but then when I kept hearing of others
who don't even have to diet, I didn't feel as bad.
My doctor wanted me down 8-10 lbs in that time, and I am down 12.5 lbs, so
I don't think that one little slip up did much damage. If anything it set
me back on track. I'm not saying you should cheat, but just hang in there
as best you can.
Best wishes!!!
— Melissa C.
December 10, 2009
I think that maybe you shouldn't be cooking for your family at all. Your
significant other should be doing that chore for now. You are trying to
change your life and your family needs to understand this. If they can't
understand then it is their problem not yours. It shouldn't be up to you to
carry them right now, they should be carrying you. Maybe you should have a
talk with them. Also try not to feel guilty for letting them fend for
themselves, as life should no longer be about food to you.
— Kim M.
December 10, 2009
According to my surgeon, some people are asked to loose weight prior to
surgery to shrink the size of their liver. They cannot perform the surgery
if the liver is too large (it is in the way and they cannot get to your
stomach). There have even been times when they began the surgery and had
to stop because of the enlarged liver. If you want something badly enough,
you can handle anything for 2 weeks. There will be plenty of other
holidays, and no one is asking you to never eat solid food again. Just
plan a delicious, nutritious menu that fits with your surgeon's guidelines.
Then once you are able to eat it, you'll enjoy it that much more. Start
looking for recipes now...go to Chef Dave Fouts' website (chefdave.org) and
join his monthly newsletter, check out his site, watch his on-line cooking
show, and order one of his cookbooks. You'll get inspired. Also, find a
weight loss surgery support group (ask your surgeon for one he recommends).
You'll be encouraged by others who have been through similar experiences,
be able to ask questions, and get informed answers. You'll also leave
feeling motivated and supported. I wish you all the best as you journey
toward good health. God Bless and Merry Christmas.
— KimM
December 12, 2009
oh you can do this i am on my last day tomorrow surgery is monday and i
have followed it all the way
— holyman4755
December 14, 2009
I am in week two of the liquid pre-op and heard today that my insurance is
now backing out and I may not have the surgery as expected, but I am not
cheating as it could be the difference between laproscopic and open surgery
when they get in there. It is to shrink your liver so that they can proceed
laproscopically. I don't want my whole stomache cut open, I've had two
c-sections and know what that is like to heal from! My surgery is scheduled
on Friday and I may not know for sure until Thursday!
— ConnieSue
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