I get banded nov 7. I have cheated a few times on my full liquid pre op diet and I'm scared I haven't lost the weight for my surgery. I've lost 14 pounds. Do u think my doc will do the surgery? I weigh in on the 6th.

I'm sure they'll do the surgery. However, it is really important that you follow your doctor's orders. If you're not compliant on the pre-op, will you really be compliant on the post-op? You will have to diet after this surgery in order to be successful.

They say the pre-op diet is important to shrink your liver... however, I've always thought it was a test of how well you'll do post-op, too.

The answer to your question totally depends on the medical opinion of your surgeon...

You will need to rely on will power and self determination for success with your weight loss journey. Consider the realities of that statement before you get the thought in your mind to "cheat". And then make your decision...is cheating on the diet worth it in the long term? When you "cheat" on your diet, you really only harm yourself.

Your degree of diet compliance will determine your level of success with this journey...you hold the power and the key.

Best wishes...

Try not to think of this as a diet. To be successful with the band we must make a lifestyle change - that is, a permanent change in our relationship with food and exercise. Diets are temporary, short-term. Your pre-op diet is short term, your post-band life is long term.

Thanks for the advice. I weigh in today. If I didn't have a problem sticking with a diet, I wouldn't be here. As of today now, I've lost 18 pounds and I'm feeling pretty good about my weight loss even though I cheated a couple times. I'm so excited, my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow!

you deserve to treat yourself better than cheating

although some consider it okay, some do not

if you cheat on your post op, you could injure yourself.

its so not worth it. the way i see it, if you cant control

what/how you eat now, how can you after the band.

the band will help you eat less but it wont stop you from

eating the wrong types of foods..

i wish you all the luck in the world...congrats to you

Woooo hoooo, I actually lost twenty one pounds, hi ho hi ho, off to surgery I go! Tomorrow is the date!

Oh and thanks evento e for the advice! I was going to have small steak and baked potato today but they said only liquids!

Oh and thanks evento e for the advice! I was going to have small steak and baked potato today but they said only liquids!

make it fries and invite me LOL

Ha ha, ok fries it is!

Ha ha, ok fries it is!

.....has to be mickey dee's.......

you deserve to treat yourself better than cheating

although some consider it okay, some do not

if you cheat on your post op, you could injure yourself.

its so not worth it. the way i see it, if you cant control

what/how you eat now, how can you after the band.

the band will help you eat less but it wont stop you from

eating the wrong types of foods..

i wish you all the luck in the world...congrats to you

I agree with CG! You need to stop thinking about cheating and focus on compliance and life style change. You truly can do yourself harm if you cheat on the post op diet. Buck up! IF we could do it you can too!

Where else but Mickey D's?????

Woooo hoooo, I actually lost twenty one pounds, hi ho hi ho, off to surgery I go! Tomorrow is the date!

Great news! But please stop thinking about cheating or ways around doing what works. If you cheat on your post op liquids and mushies you can cause harm to your stomach, band and overall health. Then once you go on regular foods if you cheat you will not have the success I am sure you desire. Just some words of wisdom from someone who has been there

Best wishes for a succesful surgery.

I think it is important at least for me to really understand that the band is just a tool and not a fix. The band will not stop you from cheating. Also congrats on your weight loss and good luck and well wishes on your journey.

Yes if we were good on diets we all would'nt be fat. As previously mentioned this is about developing a new relationship with food. The band will never ever stop you from eating ice cream, cake , candy, crackers.

Post op you CAN NOT. Repeat NOT make up your own rules about what you can eat the first month post op. You can cause yourself serious damage by eating even mushies too soon.

Good luck on your surgery.