jjoyce282 23 Posted February 28, 2013 So surgery is tomorrow!!! I should be really happy and excited but all I can think about is eating a REAL lunch (since I have to go Clear Liquids after 4). I've been on basically a liquid diet for the past 2 weeks (not to say that I have followed that 100%...it's harder than I thought). My husband and my support system is trying to talk me out of my real lunch today (as he probably should) but I find myself getting mad at him!!! Anyone else feel this way before surgery?!? 1 forgie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewKristen 356 Posted February 28, 2013 My doctor had a 10 day pre-op diet, so I didn't get that last lunch. If your doctor is ok with real good for lunch, I don't see why you shouldn't. I would pick what you want and eat a smaller portion. Your husband may not be able to understand or relate with everything going on with your emotions. You are almost there, tomorrow you get help fighting your war! Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjoyce282 23 Posted February 28, 2013 Yeah, my doctor had a very strict 2 week preop liquid diet so I don't think he'd be ok with it...I just feel like I NEED it physically and emotionally. Maybe it's stress about tomorrow....I've always been a stressful eater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmdgirl 1 Posted February 28, 2013 I would eat your last lunch if your doctor is okay with it. Your emotions will go through quite a bit in the next few weeks due to your surgery. However, it is worth it! Good luck tomorrow. Enjoy your lunch!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewKristen 356 Posted February 28, 2013 Yeah' date=' my doctor had a very strict 2 week preop liquid diet so I don't think he'd be ok with it...I just feel like I NEED it physically and emotionally. Maybe it's stress about tomorrow....I've always been a stressful eater.[/quote'] I gotcha. I would hunker down and follow the dr.'s instructions, and I know it it is really tough! But your doc's pre-op diet goes with his/her best practices. So there is a reason. Your surgery will have the best chances of no complications following the rules! Use the pre-op diet is specifically designed to shrink the fat around your liver. I have been out to eat many times in the 4 weeks since I was sleeved. Most of them, not being able to eat anything, and having to watch others eat the foods I love. However..,something I realized that is helping me...is that after everyone eats...the food is gone. It is a temporary satisfaction. Do after the meal is over, i don't feel cheated. Plus...the guilt from cheating lasts a lot longer than the high I get from cheating. You can do it!!! Walk into the hospital knowing that you killed it today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted February 28, 2013 O I hate to say it... But please be strong today! Your surgery is tomorrow. And I promise you you will eat again this is not forever. You need to start clearing your system now. You can do it. Stay strong, Laura 1 forgie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjoyce282 23 Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks everyone. Off to sleep I go. That way I'm not thinking about food.< /p> 1 forgie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewKristen 356 Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks everyone. Off to sleep I go. That way I'm not thinking about food. Good girl! You got this! ) We believe in you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MandM1188 28 Posted June 28, 2021 How are you feeling now being post op? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forgie 3 Posted July 4, 2021 I was right there with you. I kept to the liquid diet and let me tell you it was hard!! Now I have had surgery my is Bypass Surgery and I am 6 days in. I cannot keep anything down, I burp and it is the nastiest taste there is. I have kept down watery cream of wheat only a 1/2 cup and I actually get full before eating all of it. It is easy for them to say don't eat that etc. I only want to taste good stuff, but I know I can't I just want some eggs bit I will wait. Stay strong!!Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites