Preop liver reduction

[bigjim77 20]

I am on my 3rd week of the liquid diet ( my surgery was postponed from June 6 to June 11 by the doctor because of an emergency with another patient ) and I have been eating SF Jello and SF Popsicles and Protein Shakes. But 2 or 3 times in the last week I took a bite of an egg, a bite of cheese and today a bite of pizza, but since my diet started I lost at least 15 pounds. If I continue to stay stronger until my surgery on Tuesday, will my liver be small enough so as not to have it done with an open incision? I'm just a little worried.

[No game 14,437]

I am on my 3rd week of the liquid diet ( my surgery was postponed from June 6 to June 11 by the doctor because of an emergency with another patient ) and I have been eating SF Jello and SF Popsicles and Protein shakes. But 2 or 3 times in the last week I took a bite of an egg' date=' a bite of cheese and today a bite of pizza, but since my diet started I lost at least 15 pounds. If I continue to stay stronger until my surgery on Tuesday, will my liver be small enough so as not to have it done with an open incision? I'm just a little worried.[/quote']

You know I remember reading your post about the postponement of your surgery. And thought wow that's a tough spot to be in!

It's always best to stick with what the doctors orders, But a lot of people have a small slip at one point or another. I would say if you stay strong and on the straight and narrow any damage done should be cleared by then.

Just remember why you are doing this, and stay strong

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I am on my 3rd week of the liquid diet ( my surgery was postponed from June 6 to June 11 by the doctor because of an emergency with another patient ) and I have been eating SF Jello and SF Popsicles and Protein shakes. But 2 or 3 times in the last week I took a bite of an egg, a bite of cheese and today a bite of pizza, but since my diet started I lost at least 15 pounds. If I continue to stay stronger until my surgery on Tuesday, will my liver be small enough so as not to have it done with an open incision? I'm just a little worried.

Jim, may I recommend to you that you click and read the link in my signature about the preop diet? It will be worth your time.

And listen to Laura-ven!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Ugh.. About the postponement. Stay strong you're doing great!

[bigjim77 20]

How do I see your link, donrodolfo? Didn't see a signature.

[bigjim77 20]

Thanks Ms Antiband! I need all the support I can get.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

How do I see your link, donrodolfo? Didn't see a signature.

Here you go: The pre-op diet is NOT a punishment ... it's an opportunity.

[bigjim77 20]

OMG! That was exactly what I needed right now! I have to not cheat MYSELF because that is exactly what I'm doing when I eat off my preop diet! I feel so ashamed and guilty posting about my slip ups when you guys are going through this too and can be strong! I know I would deserve it if you all said "if he really cared about himself he wouldn't be foolish and sabotage this for himself". But do you think I still have enough time from now till Tuesday to still make it under the wire so-to-speak?

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

OMG! That was exactly what I needed right now! I have to not cheat MYSELF because that is exactly what I'm doing when I eat off my preop diet! I feel so ashamed and guilty posting about my slip ups when you guys are going through this too and can be strong! I know I would deserve it if you all said "if he really cared about himself he wouldn't be foolish and sabotage this for himself". But do you think I still have enough time from now till Tuesday to still make it under the wire so-to-speak?

You're very welcome - I wish I had found that BEFORE I did my two week diet!

This is a good place, we've been where you are. Don't be ashamed about slip-ups, no one here is perfect.

From what you've said, I think you'll be fine but I'm hardly qualified on medical issues. Call your surgeon on Monday, tell them about the cheating to avoid any complications, and see what they say.

[bigjim77 20]

Thanks! I will.