Ridiculous question but...

[recreatingcate 132]

I forgot to ask during my pre-op appointment and my surgery is next Wednesday. I'm Catholic, and I'll be attending services the Sunday following services. I'll still be on a full liquid diet, also I can't receive the host, but what about after? It's not even something I thought about until my dad asked..

Anyone have any experience with this? LOL It feels like a silly question but I'm still curious.

[trekker954 421]

Believe it or not, My fitness pal has a communion wafer as 1 calorie, 1 sugar and 1 carb. Who knew????? lol I would just wait a couple of months. I've had communion wafers disolve in my mouth, to ones that were maybe stale and potentially had not so soft edges going down. If you chew, you could take it earlier just chew. I'm sure you can decide knowing your own church host.

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

You should wait until those foods are on your approved list. Which will be after you are on full foods I think. I'm sure God will understand.

[orangeisme 0]

I skipped communion the week before surgery, mostly because I was not allowed to have anything red or purple. Also, we use real, homemade bread (I'm not Catholic) and my 2 week pre op diet was liquid only. I'm now 7 days post op and doing great!

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[sherri~ 77]

I just didn't receive the sacrament. But to be fair, I work at the church, so both priests knew. (This was after surgery.). They usually would give me a blessing after mass when I'd be back in the sacristy. If you want they will anoint you prior to your surgery.

[CDH!! 18]

The bread and the wine/juice is a representation of the body and blood of Christ. Skipping it once won't change your salvation.

[recreatingcate 132]

Haha no I'm not concerned about the religious aspect too much (my father might have a coronary though [emoji23][emoji849]). It was just something I never thought about and was curious. Thanks for your answers!