I totally messed up my liquid diet...

maguirre67 · June 25, 2008

my nurse told somebody who was eating the whole time as long as they did 4 days it would be fine

Annabell1 · July 10, 2008

Hey Yall,

I had my surgery on he first. So far only a few bumps. I got a hematoma on my port incision but only had to go on antibiotics. It looks much better. I really didnt have a very hard time at all. So far I have lost only 17.5 lbs with the pre op diet and all the liquids since. It hasnt been that bad. I havent exercised yet. No energy. I go back to the doctor next Thursday and will start soft diet after that. I do not regret having this surgery at all.

heartfire · July 10, 2008

Congratulations!!

Don't worry about losing weight at this point. These eating stages are for just healing. Until you get your first fill, you may not even lose weight, and in fact, may gain a little. Don't worry about it though. It's all normal.

Be sure to check with your surgeon about the timeline for starting exercise. Some say 6 weeks so be sure to check at Thursday's appointment.

Take care and best wishes!! :redface:

Annabell1 · July 10, 2008

Thank you for the the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I know things will be a little slow. I am still thankfull to God for this blessing.

Tashcat · July 10, 2008

Hi Lady in Red, I must say I never had to have a pre-op diet and got to enjoy my "last supper" which was a quesidilla, it was awesome! The night before that I had a mouth watering steak. My operation went without a hitch. I just couldn't eat or drink anything after 10pm that night. I am in a support group with lots of other members who went to the same clinic and it was exactly the same for them. I wouldn't worry about it. Two weeks of liquid diet befroe hand is a little extreme I think but hey what ever works for your doc!