I was all set for my September 23 surgery. Friend and sister off work to take turns helping me - check. Dog sitter arranged - check. All my liver shrink diet and first week post-op "food" I'm the pantry - check. Pre-op labs - check. You get the gist.

I was supposed to start liver shrink Monday but instead I'm in the midst of what has now become eight day flu or its evil twin. Doc is not sure what's going on, but have eight days of Tylenol and antibiotic I'm still running a fever, coughing up a lung, and vomiting. Had to make the decision that right now isn't the time for surgery. Not sure when it will be rescheduled.

I'm disappointed but am trying to look at it as a learning experience. While sick, I immediately turned to gingerale, crackers and chicken noodle Soup. Water made me nauseous and the Zofran didn't help. Made me worried about my readiness to handle nausea and illness post surgery.

The internal debate is whether or not this a good indication that I need a good two month abstinence from sugar, flour and my trigger foods, as well as a good exercise plan, so things like this don't take me down so hard. Or do I reschedule it as soon as I'm well and have the doc's approval. Making a list of pros and cons, discussing it with my therapist but I'd love input from you in the trenches so to speak!

Thanks!

Oh, I'm so sorry you had to cancel for now. Whatever you're fighting off now sounds pretty bad to still be going on so long. I would definitely take plenty of time even after you're better, before having surgery. Getting completely off sugar and flour can only help for afterward, but you probably don't need 2 full months of that. There is a "21-day sugar detox" group on the internet if you need some help on that front.

Sympathizing with your disappointment - I went in yesterday for my bypass and woke up to find they weren't able to do it. I have to lose more weight, even though my BMI is only 40. Too much fat inside I guess.

Oh DrMeow, I'm so sorry. That must have been so discouraging! I guess we will both just have to hang in there and wait for the "right" time!

You've only been deterred, but not derailed. Your day will come soon. Good luck and best wishes. Hope you feel better soon!

This really, really stinks but it's certainly not the end of your journey. I'm sorry you're sick! Give your body a chance to recover and I'm sure you'll be fine. Greatly reducing sugar and flour will really help you during and after surgery, especially since it definitely is a detox and pretty much everyone feels the effects of it for several days. Going into surgery without that extra strain will really help you! Feel better soon, and keep us updated.