Hi Dr. Jossart,

My surgery is scheduled for Friday evening but I am having trouble staying on the pre-op diet. Today I had vegetable Soup (not cream-based) and boiled wantons. I am resolved to do better tomorrow. Have I jeopardised by surgery and is there anything that I could do to make up for my slips? Also, why surgeons' pre-op requirements differ i.e. some are very strict while others could eat what they want up to the day before surgery?

Looking forward to your response. Thanks.

This would be surgeon dependent and would also depend on your weight and other factors. It would be best to discuss before your surgery with your surgeon