I am on a 10 day liquid diet (7 days full liquids 3 days clear. I have cheated a few times with a string cheese and a handfull of nuts. Do you think its the end of the world? Anybody else cheat?

I cheated too with string cheese. I didn't have any problems. I am now 5 days post op.

I cheated too. Know one week post op. Doing great!!!

I was supposed to do a modified liquid diet for 3 weeks before surgery. My diet included one regular meal/day. I only had to do clear liquid diet 24 hours prior to surgery. I cheated. I did my best on my pre-op diet and about 3 days before surgery spent the day at the beach and fully enjoyed myself (drinks and food). At my pre-surgery weigh-in before i went to the O/R, I had lost 7 lbs. I am now six days post op and have lost another 10lbs. I think it's best to follow your doctor's recommendations as closely as possible in order to avoid complications. The liquid diet will prepare you for the first week post-op. It is a huge adjustment. If you have a moment of weakness, just don't let it sabotage your whole effort...and, definitely, stick to the clear fluids the day before the surgery so your system is as clear possible. Best of luck to you!

Cheated! I'm on day 8 of 10 day liver reduction diet-having a tough time. I've cheated -had to go out to dinner with family &had a simple salad on day 2, and have had 1/2 c tomato soup 3x for flavor during the past week. I'm terrified I've messed up my outcome. I've lost 7 #s but you can't see your liver!

Nope. I was too scared to "cheat" preop or postop.

I cheated and I'm so disgusted with myself. I really do feel like crying. I ate (I'm ashamed to say) a piece of fried chicken. I'm also mad because my boyfriend didn't even TRY to stop me. And to top it all off, I just had my pre-op visit today. I lost 12lbs. Not quite what I expected considering I've been eating less than recommended. This is my first time cheating. I worked so hard and through it down the drain for a gross piece of chicken. I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow and confess. I'm terrified this will postpone my date 8/5. I'm willing to do anything to not postpone my date. I worked to hard to get.

SO MAD AT MYSELF UGGHHH!!!!!

I cheated pre-op and still cheat 8 weeks out. Only on occasion though. Pre-op I started the liquid diet the week before, my dr said two. I randomly had salads in that week. (Mostly iceberg since its basically water). And did pure liquids 2 days before. I lost 5 lbs.

Post-op....I ate sushi, and a piece of fried chicken 2 weeks out. I paid dearly. Worst reflux I've experienced in life. This was a valuable lesson. I've cheated since but only in the occasional bite of cake (it was my birthday) or a mini peppermint pattie to satisfy a craving. But I don't drink, I eat 90% Protein and TRY to satisfy my Fluid req. daily. I'm down 35 since 6/14.

I say all this to say, it's not the end of the world. Just get back on the wagon and try again. food is an addiction, relapses will happen. Good luck!

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_{I was too scared to cheat at first....today's day 10, and now it just doesn't hold any interest......getting too close to surgery to screw it up.}

I am on a 10 day liquid diet (7 days full liquids 3 days clear. I have cheated a few times with a string cheese and a handfull of nuts. Do you think its the end of the world? Anybody else cheat?

Omg I just made a post before seeing this one I had some instant mashed potatoes ???? I'm 7 days post op I had about a 1/2 cup the feeling was different not sure if I was full or just have to get use to my sleeve

I have surgery tomorrow. I have lost 8 lbs since I started 9 days ago. I cheated a few times but nothing serious. Hope all goes well tomorrow.