So I'm on my 7 day pre-op diet (day 6) and over the nearly 6 days I've had 2 tbsp of peanut butter tha tI wasn't allowed to have, one egg white, and 2 bites of a (little) Totino's pizza. IN SIX DAYS. I know it was naughty, but I confessed to someone (who doesn't struggle with weight and knows nothing about the lap band), and she is totally reaming me as if I'm going to die on the operating table. I shouldn't be paranoid, should I? I'm down 7 lbs in 6 days and feel like I can do ANYTHING in the world after the will power it has taken to stick to this horrible liquid diet.

Relax. The pre-op liquid diet is used by some surgeon's to try to shrink the size of your liver, which will make the band surgery a little easier to perform. In the bigger picture, your "cheats" are a non-issue. I had one DAY of pre-op liquid diet, and I did just fine during surgery.

Post-op, cheating is more of an issue. but for now, don't worrry about it. and don't confess anything to anyone. This is none of their business, and you don't need anyone stressing you out right now.

Good luck!

Dave

Relax. The pre-op liquid diet is used by some surgeon's to try to shrink the size of your liver, which will make the band surgery a little easier to perform. In the bigger picture, your "cheats" are a non-issue. I had one DAY of pre-op liquid diet, and I did just fine during surgery.

Post-op, cheating is more of an issue. but for now, don't worrry about it. and don't confess anything to anyone. This is none of their business, and you don't need anyone stressing you out right now.

Good luck!

Dave

Thanks. It just feels kind of isolating and depressing, ya know? Look at your ticker! COngrats on the weight loss!!!

So I'm on my 7 day pre-op diet (day 6) and over the nearly 6 days I've had 2 tbsp of Peanut Butter tha tI wasn't allowed to have, one egg white, and 2 bites of a (little) Totino's pizza. IN SIX DAYS. I know it was naughty, but I confessed to someone (who doesn't struggle with weight and knows nothing about the lap band), and she is totally reaming me as if I'm going to die on the operating table. I shouldn't be paranoid, should I? I'm down 7 lbs in 6 days and feel like I can do ANYTHING in the world after the will power it has taken to stick to this horrible liquid diet.

dont worry about these little cheats, you will be ok. If you have any questions Go ahead and add me on Facebook and see my ongoing journey, I'm a lapbandster myself and i'm going throught this amaizing journey that I dont regret! follow me on www.facebook.com/kfrancolapband

Thanks. It just feels kind of isolating and depressing, ya know? Look at your ticker! COngrats on the weight loss!!!

Thanks! In a few months you can be at the same place. it's all about knowing what works for you, then working the plan. Good luck!

Dave

I was much worse this weekend so don't sweat it Iam not sure why some doctors require 2 weeks or 1 week of pre op diet some only ask for 24 hours others want 3 or 4 days they all have different ideas of what is needed Iam on a 2 week pre op and I stuck to it like glue all week but on sunday we had a going away party for my niece who is off to college and I went and I had 1 braut on a bun with mustard and some shrimp salsa and chips and yes I felt guilty and Iam back on it to the letter today but Iam not sharing that with anybody but the people here who have been there and done that and know where Iam coming from and I think your going to be fine also.

So I'm on my 7 day pre-op diet (day 6) and over the nearly 6 days I've had 2 tbsp of Peanut Butter tha tI wasn't allowed to have, one egg white, and 2 bites of a (little) Totino's pizza. IN SIX DAYS. I know it was naughty, but I confessed to someone (who doesn't struggle with weight and knows nothing about the lap band), and she is totally reaming me as if I'm going to die on the operating table. I shouldn't be paranoid, should I? I'm down 7 lbs in 6 days and feel like I can do ANYTHING in the world after the will power it has taken to stick to this horrible liquid diet.

I totally agree with all of the above....don't sweat it. I cheated a little to (in fact I drank alcohol both Saturdays before the surgery and was told none was allowed) we're not expected to be 100% perfect. You're doing great!!

oh sweetie dont let her get you down its not your fault she does not understand what it is like. I have faith in you that everything will be ok and you are doing a great job on your diet stick to it and GOOD LUCK keep us posted k.

Don't listen to anyone who has not weight problems or has never struggled with any weight issues. They have no clue what you are going through. I cheated on my pre-op and let me tell you, it was a huge cheat

i went to a bbq for easter 4 days before and i pigged out. LOL! and guess what? i was just fine with my surgery. I lost 6 lbs anyways!

Everyone is going to cheat at one time or another during this journey.

I would dust yourself off and move on. Please note however AFTER surgery no cheating. No matter how tiny. Your stomach will be recovering from serious trauma. I recommend you watch a real surgery on youtube not at all gross, no blood. You will see why you MUST follow doctors orders.