I'm scheduled for surgery August 25th. I was origanally scheduled for July 27th but my insurance was all messed up.

@@sanman18, you should be OK as long as you don't cheat any more. You still have 7 days, and that is enough to get your stomach empty, shrink your liver, and whatever else they want to happen in the pre-op phase. I only did 10 days pre-op, and then 2 days prior I did clear liquids only. The closer your procedure is, the more important it is to stick to the diet they gave you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! You can do this!

So my surgery is next week August 27 so wanted to know did anyone cheat during the pre op diet

My surgery is scheduled for the 25th and I'm on day 5 of 7 of my pre op liquid diet. I think I'm afraid to cheat. I don't want to sabotage my surgery. I also really think that taking my post op vitamins and calcium now helps. Good luck to you. You can do this!!! We got this!!!

For those of you that have already had surgery, what did you bring to the hospital? Is there anything you wished you had taken with you?

For those of you that have already had surgery, what did you bring to the hospital? Is there anything you wished you had taken with you?

I think I brought too much. You should bring a change of clothes. Something loose, maybe something that goes over the head. I just brought a nightgown and robe since I was just going to the car and then home. A toothbrush and toothpaste.

I brought a book and earphones. But I was discharged the next day and I spent the night hitting the pain pump button and getting up to walk a couple of times.

I am about 48 hours away from surgery! Super excited, nervous, anxious & everything in between!

Excited for you! Prayers for a speedy recovery.

You are so caught up in the pain and the pain pump and walkig and the nurses in and out that you have no time to do anything

I'm 2 days postop and have had a better day. Able to take 1litre of fluid. Still sicking up my painkillers so am doing this without pain relief which is tough. Feel stronger than yesterday so onwards and upwards! Can't stand the smell of food- can't imagine eating again! Overall it's been exactly like I was told. Good luck to all August sleevers xx

So my surgery is next week August 27 so wanted to know did anyone cheat during the pre op diet

My surgery is tomorrow and I cheated Friday. I was on full liquid Friday but I went to panera and had baked potato soup which has some chunks. I just chewed them up really well til liquid consistency. Other than that, nothing. It was my last hurrah!

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Anyone in the DFW area? My surgery is tomorrow (8/24) .

I am 5 days out and there is nothing better than broth with lots of flavor.but I have found don't make it too hot or too cold

jfer- praying for a quick recovery!!you are in my thoughts today! Keep us posted!!

Hi @@laura4923, I had to stay 1 more night at the hospital because my arms swelled up. They gave me a lot of medication I don't know what reaction it came from. I throw up just 1 time when I took the liquid dilauded. So I stop taking it, just put on ice bags and it helps with the pain.I am still nauseous but taking meds for it. Also my arms still kinda swelling still. If it don't go down till tomorrow I will call my surgeon and not wait till my follow up appointment.

I had my surgery on August 6 now is 17 days and I feel good my abdominal pain is almost disappearing, no nauseas, no vomiting eating tuna, 1% milk, crystal light, atkins shakes,diet Jell-O, soups. No headaches, sipping water the whole day. Good luck in ur journey.

That is wonderful sounds like your healing and progressing great. So happy for you.

Anyone in the DFW area? My surgery is tomorrow (8/24) .

good luck.. The surgery is not that bad. I had mine on the 20th..