I have been I can't lie, but it has only been like bites of food a few days no meals or anything. I just hope that doesn't mess anything up for me. This is really hard for me. I have also lost 10lbs in 4 days im now on my 5th day.

Edited October 9, 200916 yr by neesh

Stay focused...it is hard to do but it is all worth it. Make sure if you do eat something it IS only a few bites....keep it healthy and light!! Like yogurt or broth! Good luck! Keep your chin up!

I have been I can't lie, but it has only been like bites of food a few days no meals or anything. I just hope that doesn't mess anything up for me. This is really hard for me.

It is definitely hard for everyone but imperative that you make the right decisions. The point of the pre op diet is to shrink the liver so your surgeon can work around it. If you cheat you could risk having your surgery, so remember nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

Rememeber it is a rough road but totally worth it! Good luck:thumbup:

For the most part I did well. I lost 16 pounds during my pre-op. I don't know if this would be considered cheating but when I went in 4 days before the operation he said I lost enough weight. Just don't gain any. I then ate a hamburger but watched it to make sure I did not gain any weight. I still think it is rediculous that there is no consensus amongst DR's on what diet you should be on. alot have no pre-op diet. Do they use a different surgical technique that makes the size of your liver a non issue? No. I think many Dr's play the odds since about 1% of the procedures are cancelled due to thick liver. Does that mean you should cheat? No. I think the valuable part of it is that it helps prepare you to eat much less during bandster hell, which is a location that I currently reside in. I would follow your Dr's advice as closely as possible. If you cheat. Pick yourself up and don't do it again. Eating much less food will better prepare you for the coming weeks.

Greg