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Hey everyone, I must admit I ate today. Im on a 48hr clear liquid diet before surgery thats on this friday. I have been pretty good today with my liquids but tonight I cheated and ate. Im wondering what will happen now? Will they postpone the surgery, give me a higher dose of anesthesia??? My mom had the gastric bypass and told me she also cheated on the liquid diet and what happened to her was that she woke up during surgery because the dosage wasnt enough. Has anyone been through this??

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From what I was told the reasoning for the clear liquid diet is to calm everything down in the intestines. I don't know the terminology for it all, but something to do with making it easier to cut and reattach without issues.

I wish you the best, but I'd recommend being honest with the staff when you go in so they can prepare and treat you accordingly.

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Try not to eat after midnight or shall I say at all...LOL...since you're on 48 hour prep, but if you slip closer to the actual surgery it/can will be cancelled.....its not related to anesthesia dosing per se, but more labout choking on food as your body relaxes with anesthesia....

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Thanks for that! I needed the extra boost! Right now its sooo hard but I keep telling myself I want the surgery more than the food so I walk away. Tomorrow is the big day. Thanks for the advice!

You got this, boo!

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Good luck to you tomorrow! Hang in there, the first couple weeks are the roughest. Just focus on being on the losers bench!

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