Pre-op question

[msshellg 63]

Yesterday the nurse said that they will cancel your surgery if you don't follow the liver shrink diet. My question is how would they know... I have been on my pre op diet for 3 days and it's tough. I don't want to cheat but at times I am weak. I know I have it better than some who are on liquids only, I can have 3oz of meat and veggies at dinner time.

This morning my mind is stuck on chocolate...????

I know I must do this... I need encouragement this morning!

[jodie1961 77]

Hang in there...you can do this! After all the hoops you have to go through, all the tests, all the classes, all the appointments....you CAN do this too. Drink Water til you can't put anything else in you. Keep us updated...let us know when you have surgery and how you are doing. And congrats on making this life changing decision.

[msshellg 63]

Thank you for your encouragement. I felt very unsure of this process this morning, but I feel better now. I know this will be tough, but I know it is worth it.

My surgery is April 23, 2014 and I am very excited. I know there will be many adjustments I have to make to ensure success. I am ready. I am strong. I can do this. .... (that's what I have to keep telling myself)

[SugarFreeMe 293]

The pre-op diet is tough for the first 3 or 4 days, then it's way easier. Hang tight, we've all been there and got thru it. You ARE strong and you CAN do this.

[RNBSN786 206]

Please whatever you do do not cheat. It's important for you to stay on your liquid diet. When we are over weight, our liver becomes fat and being on the liquid diet it defats the liver which makes it easier to operate. If you cheat and don't lose the weight and when the surgeon sees inside that your liver is still fat, they will close you up and send you home. Yes it's tough to do the liquid diet but it's doable. You can do it.

Stay strong and you have 7 more days...I promise you time will go by fast.

Good luck and God bless!

[Katenct 2]

Please don't give up now, can you imagine that the day of surgery you get all prepped and get into the operating room and get put to sleep and when the doctor goes to operate he opens you up and the liver is too swollen to do the surgery so they stitch you closed and when you wake up they tell you that they could not do it and you'll have to come back. OMG what a nightmare that would be!!

You CAN do this, you've done everything else so think of how far you have come. That is proof of how strong you actually are!

Back in 2008 I went thru everything and just when I was to start the 2 week pre-op diet I got an infection in my leg that lead to two surgeries and I could not have the bypass. Now I am starting all over again and how I wish I was where you're at now.

Please post again if you get frustrated, we will support you, that's what we're here for, to help each other out

[msshellg 63]

Thank you all for your support!!! I am back on the wagon and excited and I know I can do this. Also, I want to thank you all!

[jtickle 295]

I knew you could do it. I have been on the liver shrink diet since March 3rd and my surgery hasn't even approved yet. I will admit it I have fallen off the band wagon for the last couple of days. I am really stressed about my case being submitted to insurance this week. I am going to get right back on it tomorrow, it's a new day.