Eating before surgery?

[RoWood 0]

Question: I'm getting sleeved in the morning and I really would like to eat some REAL food today! Just one good meal!! I can't have anything after 7 anyway. Anybody done this and would it hurt anything? TIA!!

[hopingtolose2013 81]

I wouldn't. I had to do liquids the day before. I had my last meal before 10:00 am the day before.

[thedivinemsQ 89]

food in your stomach increases the chance of aspirating stuff into your lungs and dying during surgery...no joke. There is more than one reason they put you an Clear Liquids for a few days and that is one of them. This is a very serious matter and don't let your addiction further harm your health. Sorry to be harsh, but if you're willing to put yourself at such risk over a meal maybe you're not ready for this surgery.

[Wags 549]

What are your surgeons instructions? Whatever they are is what you should do. They will know what you have eaten or not eaten when they slice and staple your stomach.

[MIJourney 490]

All drs are different. I had to do Clear Liquids the day prior. My dr did not require a pre-surgery "cleanse" because of the 2 week pre-op being so lo-cal and clear liquids the day prior.

[AmyInOrlando 348]

NO NO NO...... you're way past the time for food funerals, besides... think of how many "last meals" you had before you started every diet you went on throughout the years. It's never really worth it.... Whatever you think you want to eat today, will be there a few months from today, and you'll be able to have it... but just in a smaller amount. After the first few bites you really don't taste it anyway. DON'T DO IT !!!! Not only is it unwise, it's DANGEROUS. Your Dr. put you on liquids for a reason. You don't want him to cancel your surgery once he starts do you? That can happen...

[RoWood 0]

No bowel prep but I have been on liquids for 2 wks! Blah!

[Shrinkingmom 218]

If you eat food today, they truly may cancel your surgery. It really is not worth it and if you lie and get by with it, you could have serious consequences during surgery. I would wait. You will get through today... go out and keep active today to keep from thinking about food! Good luck!

[MIJourney 490]

You don't want to be a "code brown" on the OR table

[RoWood 0]

Thanks everyone for your honesty.

[RoWood 0]

I'll stay on my liquids today bc I def don't want to be cancelled, CODE BROWN, or CODE BLUE! I'm very anxious/nervous and just trying to sleep the day away so that I'm not nervous or hungry. I am not a good patient. I would appreciate any positive advise and your sincere prayers for my surgery team, my husband, & I please. Today has not been easy.

[GypsyQueen 198]

I found a Groupon for a 2 hour massage and did that the day before surgery. Such a stressful day and that helped pass the time. And made contemplating food impossible for a while too.