Liquid Pre-op Slip Up. Did I ruin it?

[erikaloftin 62]

I ate normal food twice yesterday, and a bite this morning. Idk what is going on with me. I'm afraid they'll bump my surgery date if I tell them. Anyone else do this before surgery? My surgery is in 8 days.

[Crkrjax76 76]

I'm doing liquid but not for pre op yet and I've eaten food too!! I would say buckle down and try not to eat any more! Believe me, I know how hard it is!!!!!!

[Rem 87]

I only have to do a liquid diet the day before surgery.. up til that day before I can eat anything.

[Cherry 71]

evrey doctor seems to give different directions regarding the pre-op. The goal of the pre-op as I understand it, has to do with liver shrinkage so that the Dr can avoid it more easily during the surgery and not accidentally knick it. (and of course to empty the stomache and intestines)

I've read Drs vary between full liquid diet for 2 wks, to only liquid diet 3 days before surgery. I think some of this is based on a patient's overall health AND also the Dr's preferance.

I know we are all on a jourbey here, but this is a life altering surgery (medically) and for some it is a life altering lifestyle (emotionally and in terms of food).

For your own benefit, please try to follow your particular Dr's directions. I don't see your slip-up as being all that big of a deal 8 days before surgery, although you didn't specify what "Normal eating" was. That could mean anything really.

You will be fine I think.

[Debbiebydesign 93]

My doc required only five days of Clear Liquids. Five horrible days...lol...with just that I did fine. Buckle down, stop cheating,realize it's rough, but temporary.

[jackie-o 22]

I didn't have to do a liquid diet. You should be fine,

[yasminsnewjourney 52]

I ate normal food twice yesterday' date=' and a bite this morning. Idk what is going on with me. I'm afraid they'll bump my surgery date if I tell them. Anyone else do this before surgery? My surgery is in 8 days.[/quote']

You'll be fine just pick up your diet again

[Kellyk2511 282]

I did so bad on mine. While I DO NOT suggest this, I'm just telling you what I did. I was supposed to do 2 weeks of 2 shakes per day and 1 meal of 4 oz Protein & 1/2c veggies. I totally blew it the 1st week. Couldn't control myself. I half assed it the next few days (did my 2 shakes then blew it at dinner). Then I followed the rules and was really strict the last 4-5 days. I was so afraid they were gonna get in there the day of surgery, see I screwed up and close me back up. After surgery I asked how my liver was and he said perfect.

[Kellyk2511 282]

Oops hit send too fast. Again while I don't suggest doing what I did, just try your hardest and follow the rules from here on out. The pre op was the hardest part for me. Haven't been the slightest but hungry since I had surgery.