Who has cheated?

[BigOBoy123 67]

I cheated on my pre op diet today and I feel horrible about it. Has anyone else cheated on their pre op liquid diet? I need some reassurnace right now. Have I completley screwed my surgery?

[Bigboyjess 1]

You should be good. When I was on my pre op diet I went out on to a work even and had a meal and drinks. It was only one day so that was not a problem. From what my dr is that they want your stomach to shrink a little and also have it empty at the time of surgery. I'm 4 years banded and was the best decision made.

[donna12 742]

Depends on what day of the pre op diet you are on? The entire purpose of the pre op diet is to shrink your fatty liver so that the surgeon can functionally work around in there. Mine told me that if I didn't follow the rules and he got in there and things were too difficult he would sew me back up. Not to scare you or anything but if you can't be disciplined enough to stick with this how can you when you have surgery. I know you want to eat, believe me I know, I have been there, actually 1 year ago last week was my 1 year bandiversary and my pre op diet was horrible, it was hell, excuse the language. Your body goes thru detox of carbs and sugars and you crave and you wanna eat like crazy but if I can do it, oh believe me anyone can do it. Just sip on that chicken broth like its a big ole pot of homemade Soup and its the best thing you've ever had and drink your Protein Shakes to stay satisfied. Also I was allowed sf Jello and sf popsicles and sf puddings. I will admit to you that I did pass out twice guess my sugar dropped and my surgeon allowed me to eat a Protein Bar twice so I don't think you did any harm. Just try and stick with it from here on out. You can do it!

[nina874 48]

It depends, as the previous poster pointed out, on how fatty your liver is. I didnt need a pre op diet because my BMI wasnt too high and I dont ever drink. If you have fallen off just be extra strict with yourself for a few days to make up for it - the liver is an amazing organ and if you give it the chance it will sort itself out.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

I cheated on my pre op diet today and I feel horrible about it. Has anyone else cheated on their pre op liquid diet? I need some reassurnace right now. Have I completley screwed my surgery?

probably did not hurt your chances of surgery

but the surgery is to merely ready your insides for surgery by making the liver smaller..if you (cheated) now, you may start to think its okay to cheat again and after surgery (where if you do, you could harm your inside with fresh stitches)....that being said, get right back on the diet as it is vital you do the best you can for yourself.....by cheating, you are only cheating yourself....and didnt we cheat enough on (diets) to make us get to need WLS in the first place....YOU deserve to treat yourself better.....you went through all the pre op apts and it would be a shame for you to do that to yourself....its not easy....its gonna get even tougher.....if you cant hang now, how can you hang when it gets really tough?

you either want this or you dont

if you want it, then follow what your doctor says...

imagine where you could be a year from now......a year ago i could hardly walk and had trouble wiping my butt because i was so large..i made the choice to try one more time......i sure hope you do also.

[kll724 3,055]

Some pre-ops are different than others. Mine was shakes for 2 weeks prior. Other people have Lean cuisine an shakes. So, it is not that bad to cheat ONCE!!! You can do it, we all have and most of us are happier. hang in there. Karen

[Kime-lou 648]

One screw up likely didn't derail you, but if you continue to ignore the doctors orders you will! For safety sake the doctor needs your liver to be smaller, it is for your life.

I didn't have a pre-op diet, I was just told to cut back. He didn't want me gaining. I was 244. However, each doc is different and orders different things. The same doctor will order different things for different paitents since we are all different. So stick with the plan- be good to you.

[lisamase 52]

I did great my pre op diet of one week...3 days before surgery it was my bday and I cheated. It tasted great and I stand and then felt terrible but for next couple days I was strict again and all went well. I was 246 surgery day and 5'4. Good luck. Just b good till surgery and after u won't want to cheat

[cassandramontes 112]

I cheated on my pre op diet today and I feel horrible about it. Has anyone else cheated on their pre op liquid diet? I need some reassurnace right now. Have I completley screwed my surgery?

My pre op diet was very good. It was not like most which consist of 2 Protein Shakes and one meal. in addition to what I just mention I would have sugar free popsicles, Jello and veggies and for Breakfast I could have my choice of two ( egg, toast, waffle, fruit) I did cheat but it wasn't with bad things I cheated by having a little more chicken or fish and veggies with my meal. I still lost 10 lbs and had my surgery. Just don't cheat with sodas, chip and candy <-----the bad stuff

[kazjim98 618]

I didn't have to do a pre op diet and I'm doing great at 6 months post op, so I would say you are most probably just fine.....Take it one day at a time, think about why you are having the surgery and hang in there, surgery day will be here before you know it, then it's a whole new ball game. Best Wishes

[dawalsh 919]

Ok, look, I picked the worst time to go on a pre-op diet. It was 12/14/12 during the height of the holiday season. I had parties to go to and I did cheat a little but most of my choices were smart such as Proteins, fruits and veggies but I did have a couple of those homemade Christmas Cookies which let's face it only come around once a year. Anyway, eventhough I cheated I incorporated it into my 800 calorie a day per-op diet. I lost 10 lbs and it all worked out. You can't beat yourself to death because you had a cheat. Just jump right back on the program and don't look back. Good luck.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Ok, look, I picked the worst time to go on a pre-op diet. It was 12/14/12 during the height of the holiday season. I had parties to go to and I did cheat a little but most of my choices were smart such as Proteins, fruits and veggies but I did have a couple of those homemade Christmas Cookies which let's face it only come around once a year. Anyway, eventhough I cheated I incorporated it into my 800 calorie a day per-op diet. I lost 10 lbs and it all worked out. You can't beat yourself to death because you had a cheat. Just jump right back on the program and don't look back. Good luck.

christmas cookies......those ones shaped liked xmas trees with the red and or green sprinkles....yum

[utkscvol1 125]

Every doctor is different- I failed on mine a couple of times- however I chose wisely. The first 2 days were the worst! I ended up eating a grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli for a meal. Another day I ended up eating a lean cuisine. Then the day before I went on my clear liquid diet I had a hot dog. Not encouraging you to do so by any means- just don't want you to feel like your alone. I was banded last Thursday.

[GuyMontag 1,264]

I cheated but still lost 10lbs. I think if you're still losing weight quickly you'll be fine but I am not your surgeon!

[BigOBoy123 67]

WOW!! Thanks everyone for all the reassuring words. This makes me feel a lot better. Like I said, I have cheated but it was with good choices, like a salad with no meat whatsoever, and fat free low calorie dressing. I am so glad I found this forum, it means the world to be able to go through this with people that have been there and know what you are going through. My surgery is Friday the 21st and am so excited to get this done. Please keep me in you rprayers.