Today is my clear fluids only day and I started off doing really well. But when I went to my friend's house, I wasn't thinking, and I drank Lactaid milk with sugar free chocolate syrup. I'm so scared that I may have just sabotaged my surgery; which is tomorrow 5 o'clock sharp.

I don't even know why I did it. I guess I was so used to being able to drink any liquid with low fat and no sugar, that I completely forgot about the clear liquid rule. I feel like a failure right now.

Edited August 4, 201610 yr by Hiraeth

I know everyone's surgeon has specifics. For example, I have no liquid diet requirement prior to surgery, just two high Protein low fat, low carb meals and a shake for two weeks.

Be honest and speak to your team tomorrow. It may be just fine. Good luck and breathe.

Edited August 4, 201610 yr by curlgirl

@@Hiraeth - well that sucks almost as much as me almost eating peanuts on the flight home from my surgery . Push it out with more Water. If you have been doing everything else right and you tell you doctor you should be fine. BUT it is a great reminder to BE MINDFUL. just saying

The Forum is for Questions and Answers. I don't see how this thread is allow, is there not an Admin here? ...

I mean of course I am so happy for you, but there's a place for your post not here!

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Sorry - I'm new here and didn't realize...

I would say as well that you drink more clear fluids than you originally planned on doing. And be honest with the surgeon and team - it may be fine but better safe than sorry.... Good luck to you on your surgery!!

Thanks so much, guys! You're all so sweet and helpful. <3

My surgeon allowed me to eat real solid food up until midnight before surgery in the morning. I'm sure with a little milk you will be fine. Each surgery group seems to have their own plan. But we all turn out OK. Good luck with your surgery.

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You should be fine. Call up your surgeon's office and let them know for your own peace of mind.

@@Hiraeth How did everything go?

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My surgeon allowed me to eat real solid food up until midnight before surgery in the morning. I'm sure with a little milk you will be fine. Each surgery group seems to have their own plan. But we all turn out OK. Good luck with your surgery.

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@ Chicken Lady - the surgeon I have considered also doesn't require a liver-shrinking diet pre-op either. Just typical pre-surgery protocol.

Don't have anything after midnight or whatever the instructions say and you'll be fine. I ate pizza the day before surgery and I didn't die

The bond between surgeon and patient is sacrosanct.

However, it works both ways. If you expect and want your surgeon to be truthful and knowledgeable with you and have your surgery to be a complete success, then YOU have to be 100% honest with her/him.

Tell him everything that you ate/drank that you know you should not have.

That is how it works.

Take responsibility for your actions as you expect your surgeon to do when operating on your body.

All will be as it is meant to be.

Following your program to the "T" now shows commitment and dedication for the post op life changes to come.

I believe in you and your successful choices.

Please post back and let us know how you are doing. I'm rooting for YOU.

Hey everyone. I'm back home from staying in the hospital after surgery. Everything went great.

Hey everyone. I'm back home from staying in the hospital after surgery. Everything went great.

Great news! How are you feeling - any pain? Did you have any right after the procedure? Details! lol

Great news! How are you feeling - any pain? Did you have any right after the procedure? Details! lol

Hey everyone. I'm back home from staying in the hospital after surgery. Everything went great.

Yes I did. And I still do. At first, it was the horrible gas pains in my neck and left arm that was unbearable. I think the gas pains are gone. But now I'm so tender and sore in my belly and legs. Every time I breathe deeply, talk, stand up, sit down, I hurt. I don't know why my legs are cramping this much.

Yes I did. And I still do. At first, it was the horrible gas pains in my neck and left arm that was unbearable. I think the gas pains are gone. But now I'm so tender and sore in my belly and legs. Every time I breathe deeply, talk, stand up, sit down, I hurt. I don't know why my legs are cramping this much.

Great news! How are you feeling - any pain? Did you have any right after the procedure? Details! lol

Hey everyone. I'm back home from staying in the hospital after surgery. Everything went great.

Is it the gas they use to expand the belly for laparscopic surgery? I'm pretty sure I got that when I had my appendix out but I don't remember any gas pain - maybe the morphine helped with that! Weird about your legs - did you ask them why? I can see the incision areas hurting though. I know you help to sit down and stand up - didn't they tell you this?