I am on day number 8 of my pre-op diet and have cheated 6 of those days!!! Today I even had 2 pieces of fried flounder and fried squash. I did do shakes for breakfast and dinner but my husband wanted to take me out one last time before my surgery on Monday. I've also eaten Mexican one night as my "light dinner". I ate the fajita chicken and veggies. I am planning on gearing things up these last four days though and staying on track. I have still managed to lose 10 lbs which is what my surgeon asked of me. Has anyone else had trouble staying on track during pre-op diet? I just keep thinking "well it's my last chance to eat this".

Totally normal. I ate fried chicken 3 days before my surgery and I'm doin just fine 3 days post op! Try not to keep slipping and absolutely no cheating after 3 days preop. Good luck!! ; )

Hi Stacey,

Congratulations and good luck on your upcoming surgery!

You'll see lots of posts regarding issues staying on track during pre-op. You will hear lots of opinions and read about everyone's varied pre-op diets or lack thereof. It is great you've lost what your doctor wanted prior to surgery. Do your best leading up to your surgery to give you and your doctor the best opportunity for a great outcome. Commit to following the post op orders your doctors give and I'm sure you'll have great success. It may be a tough few days, but focus on the end game.

Keep in mind, that one of the very best things about the sleeve is that you will be able to have some of your favorites again, much less of them, but you'll have them if you choose to.

Good luck on the rest of your pre-op. Let us know how you are doing!