I am worried because my dietician told me to drink liquids 2 weeks prior to surgery. Well, my gastric sleeve is scheduled for Tuesday and I slipped a little bit and ate solid foods due to extreme craving during that time of the month. I apologize if this is too much info but I am really worried. Should I ask my surgeon to reschedule?

I'm actually curious to find out what you do, if you tell the surgeon or not. I'm scheduled for my gastric bypass on Thursday and also "cheated" on my liquid diet. Honestly, the only things I ate were 2 slices of tomatoes, and a few bites of grilled chicken breast (no skin and only a little salt and garlic). I've heard people (in my group meetings) substituting the shakes for eggs (I think it was one whole egg and 2 egg whites) or a can of tuna. Keep me updated please and good luck! I can't imagine going through this diet and having to do it again.

I was told to do clears and a Protein shake 2 daily..they told me it was because when we eat, our liver is bigger and it needs to be moved during surgery..no food=smaller liver.

..I'm not a doctor, so I would ask your physician team but I am told that's the main reason of the liquid diet before surgery. Best wishes!!

I haven't had surgery yet, but I'd encourage you to tell the doc. The rules and guidelines they set up are to keep you safe during and after surgery. Plus, I don't know about you, but my hiding food or lying about it is one of the things that got me here. I know I have to be ruthlessly honest with myself and others, particularly my docs, if this is going to work long term.

I slipped up a couple of times during my 2 weeks pre-op. The day before I had buffalo wings and cheese fries lol, and I was fine. Everything went perfect with my surgery. I had mine on 6/11/2015.

Thanks for the input @txgal265. Any advice for the next few days for me? I have my surgery on Thursday and just anxiously waiting....lol

My advice would be to follow directions like don't eat or drink after midnight, or any directions with medicines. Make sure you are packed and just relax, everything will be great! You will love your new life and the changes in your body. Try to walk every time you can after surgery .

Thanks for the advice @@Txgal265!

My surgery is August 6th and I am nervous!

I start my two weeks of liquid tomorrow, I am so nervous! Does anyone know how to cope with this easier or what they liked to drink?

I start my two weeks of liquid tomorrow, I am so nervous! Does anyone know how to cope with this easier or what they liked to drink?

Popsicles!!!!! Sugar free Popsicles!

I ate a lot of sugar free Jello, even though under ordinary circumstances I wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole. But it was the only "solid" food i could eat for two weeks, so i ate it - and sometimes lots of it - almost every night.

I am 12 days from my surgery for gastric bypass and my nutritionist gave me a 1000 calorie balanced whole foods diet with high protein and low carbs. I chose to have a protein shake with lunch but have a cup of green beans, 1/3 c quinoa, and 3 oz of grapes. I have 5 small meals a day and I don't have to do a liquid diet until the day before surgery. I've already lost 7 lbs in 4 days doing this. And I'm not hungry. I think the big issue is getting in your protein and cutting out fat, carbs, and sugar. Each doctor is different though.

Edited August 7, 201511 yr by SarahSyd1