question for those who had a pre-op diet (liquids only)

[gentylwind 1]

I just got curious based on another person's post. This is really geared to those who had a two week liquids only diet for pre-op.

I have to be on two weeks straight prior to surgery of nothing but Protein shakes, Water, crystal light, SF popsicles and SF Jello. I have been "practicing" the new behaviors and substituting shakes for some meals to start getting a feel for things. I am determined to do my full two weeks without cheating. This other person's post stated her doctor told her that the main reason for the pre-op diet was to kick start weight loss and that it was expected that everyone would cheat some.:laugh:

I am curious...did any of you make it through the whole two weeks without cheating? I hope so...I would love to see that it is possible and have that encouragement. If others did it, I know I can too.

[HarleyGirl 1]

I made it through a ten day liquid before surgery and the entire time after without deviating from my prescribed diet.

I made a commitment to make the band work for me, so far....

IT HAS!

[LisaB411 0]

I had to do a week of low-carb liquids. It was horrible. My doctor said they know people cheat, and it's not a life or death situation if you do. many doctors believe that the quick weight loss a liquid pre-op diet gives helps to shrink the liver and make the surgery easier. My doctor said he has never not been able to do the surgery because someone's liver was too big, but with larger patients he requires a longer pre-op diet.

I cheated a little, mostly with low-carb things like an egg or some sort of lean Protein. One day I was on a car trip and was getting horrible headaches from the lack of food. I stopped at a mini-mart on the interstate, bought a hot dog, and scarfed it down without the bun. I felt sooooo much better.