Hey ALL Lovely People,

Okay sooooo I feel soooo gross... I have been eating everything in sight for the last 2 plus weeks.. (I know, not good)... I know that I will not be able to eat like this ever again.. and I am doing the surgery for a lifestyle change... Did anyone else pig out?? Or is it just me?? LOL

It was hard not to go into the "last meal" syndrome before surgery. I was indeed guilty of overindulging myself at that point but I tried to keep it within reason.

Just keep in mind that there are risks and most people are required to go on a restrictive diet beforehand to shrink their livers. You wouldn't want to go in and find that there is a reason why they won't complete the surgery at that time, specially after gaining a few pounds in the weeks before.

Thanks sweetie... You are so right... ahh this morning I already had pancakes from McDonalds and a English Muffin.... ahh... I went to the doctor yesterday for my consultation... tomorrow I go for my pre opp.. and than on Friday I have to be at the surgery center at 6:30am for surgery at 8:30am.. .. That would so not be good if they tell me they can't op on me.. :thumbup: I would be heartbroken..... okay I gotta be good..

I am sure it is tough...I haven't been there yet, but I would stop...now. My surgeon told me he had someone do that, he went in to do the surgery and his liver was huge b/c of the food the guy had been eating for the last couple of weeks. He closed him back up and told him to come back after a few weeks of a preop diet. I would sure hate for that to happen to you.... Good luck!

Amy

:frown:i was guilty of the exact same thing that u are doing but i called my dr & told him i was having a hard time following the pre op diet. he told me that NO MATTER WHAT i was to follow it to the letter AT LEAST 2 days b4 surgery or my liver wouldn't be shrunken enough! i did & all went well but i must tell u this, i had a hard time disciplining myself even afterward so PLEASE try to start now cuz the band does help but u still have to make a change MENTALLY!:thumbup: 2 months out & i am JUST NOW getting myself together!!! GOOD LUCK & CONGRATS... L LOVE MY LAP BAND!:thumbup:

Hello missprdiva. Just concentrate on quality of food instead of quantity. Following docs order is a must! I went through the same deal! i will tell you this, my last meal was the evening before i went in for surgery and i went out and ate a ribeye steak and all the fixings plus a dessert! I knew it was the last time that i was going to eat that much. I also knew 4 other people that went out and ate there last meal like that and it was just fine. Now 2 years out from being banded, I'm eating what i want but a lot less and it is cool. I have lost 133lbs. This is a ride of a lifetime! Remember this, the lap-band is not a quick fix. Getting it properly adjusted to fit your needs and being patient with the band is the key, Its a little helper for you! :thumbup: Hope everything goes good for you! if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Later Rock

Thank you all for your advice... Okay so I am going to do a liquid diet starting tomorrow... for Wed and thurs and do you think this will help? Crazy thing is .. my doc never said anything about a pre op diet... but I dont want to have the surgery cancelled ...

Hey, just hang in there. I too am having my surgery on Friday, and like you I have pigged out. I have been asked by my consultant to have clear fluids only for the next two days. So, tonight is my "last supper"! Am enjoying "sweet and sour chicken" Hmmm! Will I remember the taste!

OMGoodness!! i have my surgery on Friday Too!!! I have been doing the exact same thing!!!! I feel as if i'm never going to eat again or something!!!! good luck to you on friday... my nerves are shot!!! i'm so nervous!!!

Don't worry . . . you will eat again :0). The liquid to mushies phases aren't the most fun, but you will get to a point where you can eat most things, just a lot less of them.

Most docs make you go on liquids for 1 or 2 weeks ahead of surgery to shrink your liver and calm down your stomach (it churns while digesting) Now 3 weeks before we went to all my favorite restaurants and I gained 7 lbs in 7 days, then lost it all and more the 2 weeks of liquids before my surgery.

For your own health during surgery, please stop now.

I didn't have to do a pre-op diet and I ate non stop because of my anxiety about the op... it was my first op ever so I was terrified at the thought of dying or something. I think it depends on how big you are and blood results as to whether you need to do one. For your own peace of mind spend the next two days on liquids. Good luck with your surgery. And good luck to all the August bandsters.

I have surgery the day after tomorrow; liquids starting tomorrow. And I've been doing the same thing: eating like a complete pig! And the worst junk, too. Here's to new beginnings!!!