I was cooking dinner for the family, and not even paying attention, I ate about 4-5 spoonfuls of food. It is such a natural habit, that I honestly didn't realize I was doing it, until it was too late. I am scheduled for surgery in 1 week from today, so I am so close to the finish line on this pre-op journey. I have been super dedicated, drinking the shakes, water and broth, but not sure how I messed up. Mentally I am devastated, but will I be ok???? No judgement please

Yes! You will be OK. I used to do the same. Tonight, after I ate my two ounces, I took another taste from the pan as I walked by, and it was my first experience over stuffing my pouch. It went from fine, to OMG I AM GOING TO DIE. Lesson learned! I hope. Just get back on track and you'll be fine.

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Yes! You will be OK. I used to do the same. Tonight, after I ate my two ounces, I took another taste from the pan as I walked by, and it was my first experience over stuffing my pouch. It went from fine, to OMG I AM GOING TO DIE. Lesson learned! I hope. Just get back on track and you'll be fine.

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I've been there. The other day In thought three only like 2 bites left, what difference could that make. Enough to have me pacing in pain apparently. We all slip up at some time.

One slip up in the 2 weeks pre op diet is not likely to cause a problem. The diet is to help soften up and shrink your liver. If you stay on track you should be absolutely fine.

Edited August 22, 20179 yr by Laggy

Don't beat yourself up. My God you are human! I wouldn't necessarily call it a mistake but rather a very minor slip up. Not a big deal. Obviously you were cooking for your family and wanted to be sure it tasted good for them. Next time, maybe have someone sample it for you. Have a great day!

Like others said one slip up is not the end of the world.

However, down the road this is something to be mindful of. You can easily graze like this post op. Those few bites while cooking can really add up in calories.

Find someone in your family to be your designated taster or just learn to wing it when cooking. Tasting while you cook is a death to food tracking.

One thing my Dr. said, "When cooking, do not sample the food as it is being prepared". Being someone who cooked all of the time, I understand the "habit" of doing it. I will join in w/ the others, you'll be just fine. I'm sure it is something that will not be repeated and you'll happily go on, all is well!

You will be fine! Some docs don't even have a pre op diet! It's just a bad habit you will need to break and now you have made yourself aware of it which is the first step!

I did the same, it was not a big deal?