The reality is scary. Sooner Sx date.. Last meal?

[Lost1 27]

Hi everyone,

My evaluation was submitted to my surgeon today. The doctor's office called me to schedule my surgery for later THIS month. I was told originally that it would be late next month.. They were shooting for Nov 20th. Now they want to complete the surgery for later this month. Shooting for the 30th of October.. Reality just sunk in and all the sudden I don't feel ready. Is it wrong to schedule a "cheating" day by having a "last meal" before my surgery date? Do many people do this? I know and understand I will be able to eat again, I just want one last meal.. What are your thoughts?

[loser2014 73]

Of course people schedule a "last supper"! I found out on a Wednesday that my surgery (band) would be the following Wednesday. We went out that night to our favorite pizza place so I could start the liquid diet right after.

Totally normal. Don't go crazy but treat yourself. The pre- and post- surgical diets are a long slog. Start it off with a good memory.

[Lost1 27]

Of course people schedule a "last supper"! I found out on a Wednesday that my surgery (band) would be the following Wednesday. We went out that night to our favorite pizza place so I could start the liquid diet right after.

Totally normal. Don't go crazy but treat yourself. The pre- and post- surgical diets are a long slog. Start it off with a good memory.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am awfully scared now.. :/ I think I will plan my last dinner. Should I do it right before sx or before I start my liquid pre-sx diet?

[loser2014 73]

I would do it before you start the liquid diet. They really don't want you to have any solid food in your system when they operate, so I personally wouldn't risk breaking your pre-surgical diet with a big blow-out meal.

[Lost1 27]

I would do it before you start the liquid diet. They really don't want you to have any solid food in your system when they operate, so I personally wouldn't risk breaking your pre-surgical diet with a big blow-out meal.

Sorry for the confusion. I meant I have to do the pre-op diet for 10 days, should I do it before I start that OR should I do it a few days before surgery? That way I am getting a great break from the 10 days of pre-op diet.. Thanks again for answering. I appreciate you very much.

[AuriP 420]

You should do it the night before your 10 day pre op diet.

[micmt 120]

Haha. My date was set earlier than I was mentally ready for too. But I'm not going to pass up an earlier opportunity.

[misstvb 248]

It's perfectly normal to want a last supper. Do so before you start your liquid diet.