Hamburger and Fries

[kra102 0]

My surgery is 3/19/09 and I am so excited I have been on the pre op diet for almost two weeks. I wanted to know if I can have one last burger and fries a couple days before surgery. What do you guys think?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It's really best to NOT cheat on the preop diet. BUT You can have a burger and fries again! Once you are back on solid foods (about 6 weeks post op, depends on the person) Not everyone has issues with bread and unless your surgeon fills you a good bit during surgery (which doesn't usually happen) you won't have any restriction.

Even on down the road, while you may not be able to eat a whole burger and a big order of fries, odds are you'll still be able to eat at least some of each. As long as it's just occasionally (for a special treat) it won't hurt you! So stay strong now. You'll get the benefit later!

[hairnv 0]

Don't do it....keep your eye on the prize.....have that later on when you are on solids again. I would not risk anything from preventing the surgery from going perfect if I were you! GL. Hope you have a speedy surgery/recovery!

[tiffanye 0]

I had a cheeseburger and fries a couple days before my surgery. BUT I made sure I had lost ten pounds before I ate it.

[YngGram 73]

I understand! I gave into Prim Rib on the 1st with surgery schueld for the 9th. The plan had been to have it before I started the pre op diet but couldn't get it then. The first question I had for the doc after surgery was, "How was my liver?" I knew he had done the surgery so the question was really kind of dumb, but I was worried. I did it, but DON'T!! The guilt is awful.

[kra102 0]

Thank You guys so much. You have put everything into prespective I totally appreciate it!

[paxie 0]

from the pre-op diet we were told at the hospital here - we could have a hamburger, just no bun! lol... I would be safe and just do the meat only....and if you had to have some bun, try an open face burger. Skip the fries...pre-op diet or not, they arent great for anyone.

Good luck with everything!