pre op slip up

[jennynoblemiller 8]

I don't know what got into me. I've been great on my pre op diet, down 19 pounds. I'm five days from surgery and went out last night and had two Manhattans and a handful of french fries someone had ordered for the table. I'm back on track again today, but someone tell me I didn't do any irreparable harm.... No more going out with the girls for a long time. My head is throbbing!

[Teachamy 1,042]

I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

If you're 5 days out, I don't think it's gonna affect anything. My doctor only requires Clear liquids the day before.

It's a topic that comes up a lot here... how different pre-op diets are. My doc says that for his patients with a BMI 45 and up, he requires a week or two of special pre-op diet to shrink the liver. But, he doesn't require that for those under 45 because it weakens the body a lot and he wants patients coming in to surgery as healthy as possible. It's a balance of risk/benefit.

Best wishes and hang in there!

[katesuccess 990]

Water, lots and lots of water! It'll flush the alcohol and help you feel better, once you stop feeling waterlogged anyway. I'm in preop diet too, and am finding I do better if I think of this as my "early surgery mode of eating," not a diet that is separate and "pre". Surgery. It's all a head thing, but then I never much ate because of stomache hunger - mostly head stuff; Family celebration, noshing/drinking with the girls, treating myself after hard day, etc.

Also I'll bet that this won't affect your surgery at all--lots of people have less requirements. Just smile at the memory of a fun night out with friends and remind yourself no more imbibing like that until surgery is well past! If they know about it, do a spa evening together next time--mani-pedis, facials, moisturizers, and everyone brings their favorite mineral water! Party on!

[Tubbynomo 18]

Shit, I went on a food bender the weekend before my surgery. I felt like I was heading to rehab and wanted to get high one last time. I'm not recommending this, just letting you know that I suffered no ill effects and the surgeon never knew.

[DOMINICANA88 44]

****, I went on a food bender the weekend before my surgery. I felt like I was heading to rehab and wanted to get high one last time. I'm not recommending this, just letting you know that I suffered no ill effects and the surgeon never knew.

Omg really he never knew .. Because today I ate like I never ate before and I have 2 days before my surgery and I worry that the doctor will say they won't do the surgery

[GemmaLicious 25]

I did the same & I was fine. I think the pre op diets more to get your mind ready for post op. Just stick to the suggested diet from now on and all will go well I'm sure. X

[DOMINICANA88 44]

I did the same & I was fine. I think the pre op diets more to get your mind ready for post op. Just stick to the suggested diet from now on and all will go well I'm sure. X

Thanks Hun !! I feel so much better I was so worried ... Pre op diet sucks lol

[MFoster9812 24]

Im on my pre op "diet" as well i have 3 more days till surgery, and I know how hard it is. I just keep telling myself that its not worth it, because it could potentially put off surgery, and thats not an option for me. And it really help for some strange reason, but today is hard! Im currently sitting in my in laws living room while they all eat Easter dinner. Good luck to you love your going to do great

[Tubbynomo 18]

After my pre-op I didn't see the dr again until right before they knocked me out. At they point they're not gonna cancel the surgery. I had even put on several pounds. I doubt the surgeon even checked my weight. He had like four procedures that day.

[ajs 22]

Oh my I cheated my pre op diet today! I'm a week in (April 28 getting sleeved) I ate a hamburger party with cheese and raw vegetables!!! I'm so upset with myself but the family was enjoying Easter egg hunt and BBQ I just felt left out! I have 7 days until surgery I will be good.

[GemmaLicious 25]

Thanks Hun !! I feel so much better I was so worried ... Pre op diet sucks lol

Yep I was worried to death as well and I've read a lot of other threads like this. Your not alone, many of us found the pre op diet very hard. Keep going and let us know how you are post op. You will be fine X