I am on day 11 of 14 day pre op diet and I am allowed 2 protein drinks a day with soup for one meal (not cream based) greek yogurt for snacks if needed. and today i blew it! I had a few (like 5) pizza rolls at my little brothers birthday party ! i am so mad at myself because I only have a few more days to go before surgery and I have been good so far! the doc didnt give me a set weight or % to loose should I be ok? I am set to be banded 1st thing in the AM on the 16th and I am hoping I didnt screw up to badly

You have just 4 days to atone for your sins. Really the reason for the pre op diet is to take as much

fat off your liver as possible and maybe reduce the size of it. The surgeon has to move the liver to

do the band, and a fat liver makes his work much more difficult. Then there is the urban legend of

the liver that split in half because it was too fat. For the rest of your time, follow your surgeon's

instructions and you'll be just fine.

The reason for the pre-op diet is to make sure your liver shrinks. If you dont do as they require on the pre-op diet and ur liver doesnt shrink enough to have the surgery. They will not be able to do the surgery. It is extremely important to follow the diet. Hope all goes well.

If you have been following the plan and continue the plan, that cheat isnt going to destoy all the hard work you have put into it so far. Take a deep breath and get back on the wagon.

Don't beat yourself up you will be fine!!!!!! Remember it is a journey and sometimes you will screw up! Just remember there are alot of people here that know what you are going thru and you are not alone....Get right back on the horse and ride!!! )))))