Did I just blow it??

[DivaDee84 12]

Surgery is in 17 days and I fell weak and ate a small portion of rice...should I cancel the sugery or do I have enough time to get back on track and shrink my liver????

[FatFreeMandy 0]

My Dr. had me on a 10day pre-surgery liquid diet, but you may want to speak to yours to see/review what your particular guidlines are. Don't be so hard on yourself though. We all have days where we don't make the best choices. I personally don't think you should let one setback make or break your surgery:) Hang in there!

[Day Dreamer 23]

Surgery is in 17 days and I fell weak and ate a small portion of rice...should I cancel the sugery or do I have enough time to get back on track and shrink my liver????

Hey Diva,

I dont think one bowl of rice is going to ruin your diet. In fact, 2 days before my surgery I was on liquids and well... I broke down and had my "last" meal. LOL It felt good going down but I felt guilty afterwards. Just get right back up and finish your diet! You can do it!!

Hugs

[DivaDee84 12]

Thanks ya'll!!! It's just soooo hard...I was going with one doctor in Mexico and got approved and he told me to do a 10 day diet pre-op....I didn't go with him b/c I found my current dr due to financial reasons...well he placed me on a 30 day pre-op diet...I just don't get all the differences...

[medmgr 4]

Don't beat yourself up on it!!! You have come this far,get back on track - 17 days compared to the rest of our lives is a short periodof time. You can do it!! I was told I do not need to start a preop diet till about 7 days before surgery - so I think you have time.

What my nutritionist told me is the more weight I have lost and the smaller myliver is prior to surgery, the easier the doctor will be able to operate. Iwant the best possible job from the doctor - since I will need to live with theresults of the surgery, I want to give him the best possible environment towork in. My intention is to stay away from the kitchen as much as possible. Ifit wasn't so hot I would be out riding more... Instead - I am playing on thecomputer. Did take the son for ride this morning, it was nice.

BTW - I have my surgery June 28th date - I take it that is yours also? I willbe at Memorial Hermann in Houston TX with Dr. Eric Wilson....