My surgery is Tuesday. I feel so guilty right now because I just slipped up on my pre-op diet and ate half a bag of cherries. I went to the kitchen to make myself a protein supplement drink and ended up in the fridge. This surgery is such a huge, life changing thing to do. I'm worried that I'm not taking it as seriously as I should if I just allowed myself to cheat on the pre-op diet! I worry that I'm not going to be successful at what I feel like is my very last chance to lose weight. Has anyone else out there slipped during pre-op but done well after the surgery?

After sleeving you will be able to eat the cherries and most anything else when you are about 6 months out. Willpower and keeping the bad stuff out of your house will make a difference. I make sure I shop after I have eaten so I am not hungry when I go shopping. That way I do not being things home. My husband and I were both sleeved so it is easier not to have bread, pasta and sweets in the house. I know it would be harder if I had other family members or children in the house. Good luck!

Don't be hard on yourself - cherries aren't a crazy "bad" choice. Today is a new day and forgive yourself and get on with getting on track. After your sleeve you will feel so much "Free er" because you just won't be craving or desiring much food. Enjoy the process - this won't be your last slip up! And come and join us on the losers bench

I agree...don't beat yourself up. I am NOT recommending it or endorsing it, but to answer your question, YES! I definitely slipped up on my pre-op diet. And way worse than cherries. I am doing awesome and at 9 months post op have lost 125 pounds and am within 7 pounds of goal. I'm not saying it will work like that for everyone, but the surgery WILL work. The extent to which it works and the long-term effectiveness is up to you. If you worry I think to some extent it shows that it matters to you and you care. Today is a new day. Refocus and go for it!!!

Forgive yourself and move forward. We didn't get to this weight by following a perfect eating plan. You didn't eat a pint of Ben and Jerry's. =) Just try your best to stick with it. Tuesday is right around the corner. You can do it!