Hi there! I somewhat 'cheated' on my liquid diet.......I had my shakes for breakfast & lunch and then had a healthy dinner (a small portion) I felt so bad the day before my surgery when I bought & ate a whole burger! My surgery was a success and the doctor said there were no problems at all.
My bowels still havent opened and it has been a week! If your bowels are not opening on the liquid pre-op diet, I strongly recommend taking a laxative and emptying the load! As most of my pain now is because Im 'backed up' Ive started taking metamucil fibresure daily, although its hard to drink because it has to be dissolved in a glass of water, and me drinking a glass of water takes a whole day lol not to mention the supradyn (vitamin & mineral supplement) which I also have to dissolve in a glass of water! So Im trying to blend up lots of vegetables and do things naturally
I have had dumping feelings and although at first I was like 'whats going on' later I realised it was ok. Im burping alot which feels good and Im having a bit of gurgling, but hardly feeling hungry at all! Ive lost 5 kilograms total so far
My family have been slack as usual lol Im managing doing the washing, ironing, cleaning slowly but surely! I had a hysterectomy last year so this surgery seems like somewhat of a breeze through the park
The hardest thing Im finding is swallowing all the pills I have to.....I find they fill me up lol I take 8 tablets a day.....5 at night and 3 in the morning so its quite filling! If you take any regular medications find out with your doctor if they have a liquid form
I wish you the best! Dont be nervous, I was so nervous and now realise there was no need to be I look forward to hearing how you are doing )