Welsh Ben

My surgeon found polyps in my stomach when he did the pre-op endoscopy, turned out they were harmless and were in the portion of the stomach that was removed anyway. So same as you, it made me think about ‘what if’ they had been bad? If I hadn’t been having surgery I might never have known till it was too late. But yeah, great that you’ve found it now and can get it sorted out.

That is so true and such a great way to look at it. Thank you ?

Congratulations on your surgery.
When I read about them finding an issue with your liver I couldn't help but think how lucky you are. Now, the Docs can evaluate what's going on and take appropriate action.
Hang in there.
Tek

Ha, I hope so Pandemonium, and apologies to GreenTea if that's the case. Feeling Hangry today ☹️

Ha, I hope so Pandemonium, and apologies to GreenTea if that's the case. Feeling Hangry today ☹️

I'm pretty sure that GreenTea was simply offering you that glass of champagne you had mentioned by way of Leo Dicaprio as Jay Gatsby.

I've been on a strict, 2 week pre-op diet of 900 calories a day or less. I've been finding it surprisingly easy... 2 protein shakes and 2 protein bars per day, along with a fibre supplement drink and multi-vitamin. I'm losing weight well, but more importantly, I'm confident that I'm shrinking my liver.
I'm flying internationally for my surgery. It'll be the first time (and probably the last time in a long time) for me to fly Business. It seems like such a huge shame to not enjoy some of the fantastic business class hospitality. Do you think that a single 'off-plan' meal is enough to undo 2 weeks of hardcore liver shrinking? I'm not talking pizza or a huge bowl of pasta here, just a taste of something 'sensible' and maybe 1 glass of champagne.

Welcome to the forums.
I'm one of those people MsMocie was talking about. Plan this and plan that, that's me.
It's best to stay on plan. There I said it, got it out of the way.
My plan pre-op was closer to a low calorie diet. I sucked at low calorie diets, and on top of that I had one of my favorite high calorie meals about 5 days before surgery.
In other words, It won't end the world. It can't be the night before but otherwise...
But don't do as I did, stay on plan. Enjoy your meal
Tek

I've been on a strict, 2 week pre-op diet of 900 calories a day or less. I've been finding it surprisingly easy... 2 protein shakes and 2 protein bars per day, along with a fibre supplement drink and multi-vitamin. I'm losing weight well, but more importantly, I'm confident that I'm shrinking my liver.
I'm flying internationally for my surgery. It'll be the first time (and probably the last time in a long time) for me to fly Business. It seems like such a huge shame to not enjoy some of the fantastic business class hospitality. Do you think that a single 'off-plan' meal is enough to undo 2 weeks of hardcore liver shrinking? I'm not talking pizza or a huge bowl of pasta here, just a taste of something 'sensible' and maybe 1 glass of champagne.

I've been on a strict, 2 week pre-op diet of 900 calories a day or less. I've been finding it surprisingly easy... 2 protein shakes and 2 protein bars per day, along with a fibre supplement drink and multi-vitamin. I'm losing weight well, but more importantly, I'm confident that I'm shrinking my liver.
I'm flying internationally for my surgery. It'll be the first time (and probably the last time in a long time) for me to fly Business. It seems like such a huge shame to not enjoy some of the fantastic business class hospitality. Do you think that a single 'off-plan' meal is enough to undo 2 weeks of hardcore liver shrinking? I'm not talking pizza or a huge bowl of pasta here, just a taste of something 'sensible' and maybe 1 glass of champagne.

While I have no direct experience yet with the joys of business class dining, I have many friends who often travel business class and have shown photos of their meals. I have almost always seen a well-balanced and well-portioned meal. You can still practice your good food habits while eating it by choosing what parts of the meal you focus on the most (protein first, veggies next, carbs last - for example. Airline meals always seem to be done quite well and in almost all ways better portioned and balanced than many regular restaurant entrees.