Nervous

[jessicamanus23 12]

I have surgery tomorrow!!!! I am starting to get nervous especially hearing all these stories about how the doctor didn't do the procedure due to the liver wasn't shrunk enough. Ive been following the liquid diet for the most part but have cheated a few times and now im starting to get worried that my liver hasn't shrunk enough. Ive already paid them and everything for the surgery and my insurance approved it and I wouldn't think that the doctor wouldn't do the procedure especially after its already been paid on my end. Ive had ice cream a few times, mac and chese ONCE only 4oz, a slice of homemade pizza and some little smokies but nothing major just some nipples. Will this effect me at all? Ive done mainly liquids the whole 2 weeks. I struggled in the beginning like most people.

[IncredibleShrinkingMan 437]

I did not do liquids, as he didn't ask me to. I lost 20 lbs in the two weeks of pre-op, but I cheated like there was no tomorrow (and if you think about it, that was reality). I had pizza four times, Italian sausage twice, clam chowder once, Belgian fries with all the dippings twice, and fell for Chipotle once. The rest of the time I had high-Fiber Cereal with greek yogurt, or else some extremely lean meat. I was sure to workout like hell while this occurred, because exercising was a lot easier for me than staying under 1000 calories a day (which was the requirement...and by the way, that is still hard now three months out, but I am losing weight just fine). There were no problems with my liver, and I was 286 (44 BMI) at my final pre-op appointment. Instances of cancellation are rare and occur in extreme cases (hundreds of pounds heavier than you or me), so I would take this day to relax and get in the zone...you've done it, and psychologically, you should be on the other side already. Congratulations.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Best of luck with your surgery. The pre-op anxiety is very common (and in my experience the worst part of the whole experience). Now is the time to pray and accept that you have done the best you can to prepare and trust in the process.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

[jessicamanus23 12]

Thank You Sleevy Wonder that gives me a little peace of mind. I lost 4 pounds in just 2 days of my liquid diet so I cant wait to see what I weigh tomorrow just being now 2 weeks on mostly liquids.

Thank You Inner Surfer Girl for the support it means a lot

[Solmar 5]

@ Sleevy wonder. I couldnt help but LOL i loved reading your post and your honesty.

[less_of_me2see 7]

Wow I am too scared to cheat.....
I worry that my doc will cancel if I do.

In two days on liquid diet I have lost 5 pounds so that alone has been a great motivator.

I guess it has to do with will power and Mind over Matter (food that is) I have tried to occupy myself with other things instead of food.... Cleaning the house, reading a book, but I was also told that I could have all the sugar free Popsicles that I want. That has been a huge help. I feel like I am snacking but it really has no caloric repercussions.

[The Candidate 3,215]

At this point whatever's done is done. Sounds like you didn't go too crazy though. I wouldn't worry about it.

[baileyj908 37]

My doctor office doesn't have you do an all liquid diet. They restrict to 1000 calories, so I think you should be fine.