Question:
I'm on a liquid diet but I ate some solid food today my surgery is May 23rd do
You think it would effect my surgery if so then I may need to cancel my surgery date. I was just starving I have been on liquids for almost 2 weeks. — kbcelliott (posted on May 20, 2007)
May 20, 2007
Kim, the reason that they put you on a liquid diet is to have you lose some
weight prior to surgery, shrink you liver (which will make it safer for the
laparoscopic surgery) and to get you in the mind set of liquids. You will
be on liquids after surgery. And, depending upon the doctor will either be
on them when you get home or will be on a full liquid diet or soft food
diet (cream of wheat, yogurt, etc) This isn't going to mess up your
surgery and you won't even have to mention it to your doctor that you fell
off the "liquid wagon" Just keep doing the liquid thing, drink
your water and good luck on your upcoming surgery....
— Kari_K
May 20, 2007
How much did you eat & what? Do you have a colon cleansing before
surgery?
Tell your surgeon or prep person. I doubt they will cancel but make sure
you give them the truth. The last thing you would want is complications.
Good luck, relax, & follow doctors orders ALWAYS! We all have our
moments, but don't beat your self up. Stress won't solve anything.
Praying all goes well, Jozee
— jozee
May 20, 2007
Hi Kim, I too would admit it to my surgeon to avoid any complications.
Depending on what kind of foot you eat depends on how long it takes for the
food to pass through your system. Some foods don't digest as well as
others. Especially foods with rufage in them. If it was like cereal or
yogurt or something, I'd say don't worry about it, but pizza's and pastas
or steak is a surgeon discussgion. Good luck, Jennifer
— JGDugar
May 20, 2007
Thank God I didn't have to do the liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery.
Only had to do liquid diet 4 days before surgery and then 2 days before
surgery had to drink the fleet phososoda. 1 each day...UGH that was
totally hard to keep down it tasted sooooo nasty. They just want you
cleaned out as much as possible before hand. I'd mention that you did have
food to your surgeon and then ask him if you drink the phososoda 2 days
before if that is ok? I have had absolutely NO complications from surgery,
but then again my surgeon's office is ranked number 1 in Georgia and number
2 in the United States, so they know what they are doing and have done over
4,000 surgeries and have a less than 1% death rate. Hang in there kiddo it
DOES get better I promise! Good luck! Can't wait to see you on the losing
side!
— crystalsno
May 20, 2007
Make a pot of chicken soup. Strain the chicken and enjoy the broth. The
protein will sustain you! The canned broth won't do it because there is
very little protein in it.
— Sheri A.
May 20, 2007
Kari said what I was going to say....you'll be just fine. Don't worry! :O)
Trish
— zoeysgrami
May 20, 2007
Hi Kim, thanks for writing. You are doing a tough thing just before
surgery. I remember the challenge to not eat, and how tough it was. Being
anxious, wanting that last meal, and having only cranberry juice (my choice
to strengthen my kidneys). The answer to your question is no I don't think
it will affect what goes on 3 days from now. The thing about the liquid
diet is that the doctors are testing you. Are you willing to sacrifice for
something you really want? Are you really willing to follow their
instruction, or find your way around it. Ok, you made an error, and fell
for the hunger thing. But just stick with the liquid for the next 2 days,
and you will be cleaned out. Don't let yourself stray from the liquids
again, it really is for your benefit in many ways. It shows the doctors
your resolve, and it also loosens up your liver to make it easier to work
around. It could mean the difference in laproscopic and open surgery.
Stick to the liquids, and don't beat yourself for a mistake. It should
pass in 48 hours. You do have to tell your surgeon that you ate on Sunday,
and report how you dealt with it afterwards, but I do think you will be
fine. Please push the water, as much as you can for the next two days as
well. Hydration is precious during surgery and it will also help flush out
the solids you have taken in:) You made the mistake, but you can help
correct it by moving it along. Only two days to go girl! Hang in there!
Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
May 21, 2007
My dr. only put us on a liquid diet 48 hrs prior to surgery. So I think
you are going to be fine as long as you don't eat anything else between now
and the day of your surgery. Good luck and see you on the losing side.
— hugger1021
May 21, 2007
i say eat what you can now befor your surgery, because your gonaa have to
change dedfinately once you get the wls. i did. enjoy now then later
— yvettetas
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