I Cheated On Pre Op Diet And Feel Terrible!

[Singlemama 21]

I gave in and ate 1 scrambled egg, fresh spinach side salad with a few chick peas and tomatoes. No dressing. I'm supposed to only have the 4 shakes a day, Water, and chicken broth or Jello if I need it. Surgery is in 10 days. Did I screw myself with this? I feel awful.

[Estrovan 28]

What you ate is ON my pre-op diet!! I don't go full liquids until 24 hours before surgery. I wouldn't worry a bit. The fats and sugars are the bad guys - you ate a very healthy meal : )

[Jack Fabulous 35]

I don't recommend deviating from your pre-op diet. Having said that, it doesn't look like you ate anything with high fat content. The pre-op diet is to shrink your liver which sits on top of your stomach. The smaller the liver, the easier it will be for the doctor to access the stomach. So, you are fine, don't beat yourself up over one meal. Get back on tract and enjoy the new you.

[Candyman 38]

I wouldn't sweet it. I had pizza at lunch the day before. Dr Pronce only has you on a 3 day diet. It was a piece of cake.

[ChaChaBurch 60]

One time won't hurt. I did the same thing, and my NUT told me that it was okay. Just once won't hurt anything, and it won't make them upset. They know that some folks have the same issues. Now, just get back up on that there wagon and follow the rest

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Just recognize why you did it, what your trigger was, and dont do it again.

[LaBelle509 326]

you will be ok! what you had was not a fatty meal. But try to behave from now on, so your surgery can be a smooth one

[AliveAgain 283]

My doctor did not put me on a pre-op diet, but advised I should try to lose 10-15 pounds before surgery and go low-carb and kick the sugars so my liver could shrink a little. I ate the foods I'm eating now, high-protein, etc. practice food journaling, and then went on a liquid diet 48 hours before surgery. What you had sounds fine to me for 10-days out, just get back on the horse and try again tomorrow. Shrinking the liver is very important, it can prevent them from being able to do the surgery at all. The stomach is kind of hidden behind/beside the liver, and they have to be ever so careful not to damage it.

[EileenFrances 21]

What you ate is on my pre-op diet. I'm supposed to have 2 Meal Replacement shakes a day plus abhealthy dinner - you know, Protein and vegetables. I asked if I could add a high-fiber Cereal in the morning and was told, "sure."

[kimmy*custis 276]

I think a 2 week liquid diet is a bit overkill. I had only a 2 day liquid diet but I did eat very sensibly the month before my surgery...you will be fine, just look forward! Good luck to you!

[ChristianMomma7 13]

I'm on a 3 week liquid diet, my surgery is June 25th so I'm 8 days in. I haven't cheated at all but I'm dying lol- I want regular food so bad. Its weird to only have liquids but I'm going strong. I feel like if I cheat, I would have to start all over again- with the food cravings and such. Right now I have no hunger pains at all, I just want real food, you know? Anyway, anyone else have to go on a 3 week liquid diet? Its super tough!