Hi there,

I am scheduled for Monday and I cheated. I had a couple bites of pizza and a taco

I have been extremely strict with myself and following my prepop diet to a tea. I don't know what came over me. I feel guilty and am worried for Monday now. I am clear liquids tomorrow. Will that be enough to undo what I ate?

It may make a difference. I actually went on liquids two days before surgery even though the Dr told me one. I was a bit paranoid. Stick to liquids from now til surgery and you'll probably be ok but be sure to let your surgeon know. It would be horrible if he got in there and couldn't do the surgery.

Stop stressing

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It may make a difference. I actually went on liquids two days before surgery even though the Dr told me one. I was a bit paranoid. Stick to liquids from now til surgery and you'll probably be ok but be sure to let your surgeon know. It would be horrible if he got in there and couldn't do the surgery.

Thank you. Yes liquids from now on

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Thank you. I'm trying. Guess just looking forward to Tuesday

Your surgeon is, in all likelihood, performing the operation whether you adhere to your pre-op diet or not. Most surgeons wouldn't walk away from a $10,000 payday due to patient noncompliance.

Here's the kicker...if your liver is enlarged and in the way, the surgeon might not be able to perform your surgery laporascopically. He/she might have to perform an open surgery, which entails a large incision from your breastbone to the navel.

A laporascopic surgery with 5 tiny incisions involves faster healing and recovery than an open surgery with a huge incision.

@jessb25

While you will probably be okay for surgery, I recommend telling your surgeon exactly what you did. When a doctor is cutting into someone, it is extremely critical that he/she be in the know about everything.

And post-op, you simply won't be able to "cheat." That could mean life or death in the early days after the surgery.

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While you will probably be okay for surgery, I recommend telling your surgeon exactly what you did. When a doctor is cutting into someone, it is extremely critical that he/she be in the know about everything.
And post-op, you simply won't be able to "cheat." That could mean life or death in the early days after the surgery.

Thanks for the advice

Your surgeon is, in all likelihood, performing the operation whether you adhere to your pre-op diet or not. Most surgeons wouldn't walk away from a $10,000 payday due to patient noncompliance.
Here's the kicker...if your liver is enlarged and in the way, the surgeon might not be able to perform your surgery laporascopically. He/she might have to perform an open surgery, which entails a large incision from your breastbone to the navel.
A laporascopic surgery with 5 tiny incisions involves faster healing and recovery than an open surgery with a huge incision.

Ok thanks for the advice

I think it will be fine, but you need to seriously think about why you cheated. For the next year you will be following your surgeon's plan and you will find success. Don't sabotage yourself! Best of luck, this is your chance to become healthy.[emoji4]