Hi everyone! So I am currently on my 2 week diet before surgery. And I was wondering if it would be okay if I had a piece of ham tomorrow at dinner? Normally i can only eat the product from my doctors office but I wasn't sure if a cheat meal would be Okay!

Ps. I have already lost 10 pounds in 5 days from this diet.

If you're serious about this surgery, you wouldn't question if you should sneak in ham. Obviously you're going to do what you want but you have to keep your eye on the prize and stick to the diet your surgeon gave you.


Surgery: 04/11/17

SW:257
CW: 237
GW: 150

I would say no to the ham and stick to your diet plan.

It's great that you've lost weight in the pre-op phase, but remember, the main reason you are doing the pre-op is so that the size of your liver will be reduced and it will be easier for them to get to your stomach. Following the diet plan they give you helps to do that.

I wouldn't. Making good decisions about food and drink is central to this journey. Don't start out making a decision that goes against the directions of your doctor. He/she has asked you to do this pre-op liquid diet for a reason. It isn't about weight loss.

Good luck!

It depends upon what your diet requires. For many diets, that wouldn't be a cheat at all, but for others it would be. My guess is that by asking, it isn't on your plan so I wouldn't do it without asking (the doc's staff) first.

That's a lean protein it shouldn't hurt but be strong and keep it at a minimal. I'm sure these questions crossed everyone's mind pre op. You aren't alone I asked my doctors the same question and my surgery is Tuesday. There is no such thing as a perfect sleever

That's protein not Easter candy so a bit won't hurt your progress.