Question for those of you who had to do 2 wk preop liquid diet.

Did you ever "cheat"?  Even a little bit?  I am almost through with my first week of the liquid diet, and I am so hungry and grouchy.  I seriously don't know how I am to be expected to handle this.  I can have broth, protein powder mixed with water,  sugarfree Jello, juice, sugarfree popsicles and diet pop, gatorade, etc.   I know I need to do it for laproscopic reasons, but holy crap!  I'm a total meanie to my whole family because I'm starving!!! 

Don't do it! If Dr. G gets any idea that you did cheat, he may cancel the surgery. He has done it. It should be getting better for you. Most of us found that by 4-5 days, we weren't as hungry anymore. Remember, you still have 2 weeks after your surgery of clear liquids. If you can't do it now, how will you expect to do it then? The first fat to go is what is on & around your liver. Obese people have large livers & by losing that fat, you make it easier & safer for Dr G to do it laproscopic. Ok, that was the official answer. Yes, I'm sure many have cheated, (I ate 2 T of pico de gio) but it's not a good idea. Like I said, he has been known to cancel. Dixie

I forgot to mention that tomorrow night, May 5 is the monthly support group meeting. You might want to go as others who have survived the clear liquids can give you some good tips and when they hear you are so close to having your surgery, they will be especially supportive. The subject of the meeting this month is exercise & will be moved to the wellness room at Sartori so that Timi can lead the group in exercise. There will be directions to the room. I'm sure Angie will be there to answer any questions. The meeting is at 7 but many come at 6:30 to ask questions. I don't know if I'll be going. I have a breast cancer support group meeting earlier & might be sick of support group meetings by evening. Dixie

How are you doing? hanging in there?

Well, a lot has been going on.  Last Sunday I came down with a terrible case of strep throat.  I let Dr G's office know on Monday, and he cancelled my surgery.  It was scheduled for 5-13.  I have been doing a lot of soul searching.  I have been working towards this for over 3 years, and have finally had the surgery scheuled 2x.  The first I was supposed to have it done 4-29, then I couldnt' come up with the copay.  Then the strep for the 2nd one.  I thought maybe it was a sign from God that I shouldn't do it, and now am thinking of not doing it.  I've just been beside myself with stress over what I should do. 

Well  Yippee ,I'm sure it has crossed many minds as well as yours. weather its the right thing or not but..The decison  is up to you and only you..If it has been a  3 year process of thinking it thru, maybe your not  yet  ready to commit, Good luck at what you  chose to do........SleepinDove6

Ouch! That's rough. I hope you find the peace to make the right decision for you.

Hi I have not started my two weeks liquid but  from what I have heard Dr ,G is very strict, he wants his patients to be able to follow his instructions after the Banding or RnY surgery,I guess its  for our own  good, nothing  worth while is worth working for,,I'll do it if I have  to do 6 weeks of Liquids.Lord help me lol...............P.S.this is my first time to Iowa  message boards..

Sorry I'm not  sure how to post my own message..Dr. G is my surgeon and I was wondering after surgery, how long before he allows  us to get our first  fill.Anyone know....

At the top left just above the first message listed on the board you will see a button labeled New Topic- that is the way to start a new message- hope that helps