Pre-Op Phase Question

[TabithaH 0]

Hi all! I am scheduled to be banded on August 31st and began my two week pre-op liquid phase last Friday. My doc requires one week two liquid meals and one small, normal meal, and then the second week is all liquids.

My question is - what is a "small, normal" meal? Everytime I put something in my mouth that isn't liquid I feel like I am doing something wrong. I'm eating regular foods, but I'm eating much less than I normally would. I still feel like I'm cheating. I'm concerned that things won't be as doc wants/needs them when I go in for surgery.

Any insight would be appreciated.:help:

[NanaRenan 0]

If you think you can make it with liquids only, go ahead and switch -- if it relieves your worrying over the whole issue.

Otherwise, I would say "small" could be defined by eating dinner on a saucer rather than a dinner plate.

Just DO what they tell you -- you want your liver to shrink!! My surgeon almost had to close me up unbanded because my liver was still so big!!! Took him almost 2 hours to do what should have taken a half hour or less!

DON'T CHEAT!!

[TabithaH 0]

Nana - thanks for the response, although it no longer matters. I just got a call from the doc office and they moved my date up to the 29th. This means that I get to start full liquids tomorrow. From what you said I really didn't do as bad as I thought. In an odd sort of way I'm glad I don't have to worry about what a "small, normal" meal is (although the "small" part was easy, it was the "normal" that confused me).:mad:

[NanaRenan 0]

Don't worry, Tabitha. We've been told we're NOT NORMAL for so long, the mere word is intimidating!!

Glad your wait is shorter though....just cause I know how slow time moves when we're waiting for a major life change!

:mad:

[TabithaH 0]

Yes, things are moving rather slowly! And, patience is not one of my virtues.

So, Nana, I noticed in another post of yours that you are from Texas and lived in Midland. I lived in Midland for about 1 year and I grew up in Odessa (was there about 25 years.) I'm in MO now, but TX is really home for me.

[NanaRenan 0]

Small world, huh?? My husband worked in Odessa, but we lived in Midland. He loved it more than I did and would move back -- I hear about this mostly when we're stuck in traffic! But I like rain and cloudy days, so in that way I'm happier here in Houston now.