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Ok, as you all know, my surgery is tomorrow. I lost the 20lbs required but tonight my family is making me a nice dinner & that is, lemon chicken breast, brown rice & salad. Would it be ok for me to have this now, 5:24pm eastern time before a 6:30am surgery tomorrow?    — Ruth M. (posted on February 15, 2009)

February 15, 2009
I was on liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery.
   — sueannel123

February 15, 2009
I was on clear liquids 24 hours prior to surgery
   — Trulynn

February 15, 2009
I don't think you would want to eat that before any type of surgery that required general anethesia. The day before my surgery I was allowed egg whites for breakfast and clear liquids the rest of the day. So no, my doctor wouldn't have allowed me to have that dinner.
   — Cindy H.

February 15, 2009
I was just told to fast for 12 hours! I had my "last Supper" about the same time and ate nothing after and was fine! Good luck!!! Will be thinking about you!
   — .Anita R.

February 15, 2009
You don't say what type of surgery you are having but if it a GB you may not eat - you don't want anything solid in your bowels at all. What kind of pre-op instructions did your doctor give you? Did you do a bowel prep?
   — kathcar

February 15, 2009
no, no, no, no Sincerely, Rena RNY 4/30/08 lost 115lbs, weigh 112lbs.
   — RenaMansi

February 15, 2009
Had to clean out the bowls the day before surgery with a prescription and nothing after that except clear liquid n Nothing after midnight night... YOu are having surgery tomorrow,,,
   — Eneleh

February 15, 2009
I went to montanas and had ribs and patatos and salad and 3 cocktails the nite before and was fine.
   — pinky_711

February 15, 2009
Your doctor should have told you. I was on clear liquids for 24 hours before my surgery. You don't say what kind of surgery you're having, so it's kind of hard for any of us to give you advice. But, are you sure you don't already know the answer?
   — Shirley D.

February 15, 2009
I was on a very strict liquids only diet for 2 weeks. Nothing but clear liquids for 24 hours before. I would not eat that. My Dr would have cancelled my suregery if he found out about it.
   — phyllismmay

February 15, 2009
I would also have to say a big NO! I had to be on liquids the day before surgery. Please don't risk it!
   — GlitterGal

February 15, 2009
Dr. Gachassin told me to diet a week before my gastric by-pass to shrink the liver. Complications arise if the liver is swollen, which make you inoperable!
   — kellydarbonne

February 15, 2009
Even though I didn't see your question, good luck wiht your surgery later. I glad you made it through the journey.
   — Kathleen W.

February 15, 2009
I had to have clear liquids the day before my surgery and nothing after midnight.
   — Virginia H.

February 15, 2009
I was on liquids 3 weeks prior to surgery and clear liquids 2 days before. I was also told nothing 12 hrs prior, not even water. I don't know what your surgeon told you but most doctors require a bowel prep diet. You should call the office ASAP and find out.
   — maria09elena

February 15, 2009
I'd have to say a huge NO! It could only cause complications. I wouldn't risk it. You've come this far, you wouldn't want your surgery to be postponed. My anesthiesist (sp?) asked me if I had anything to eat or drink. I don't know what would have happened if I had said yes... Good luck.......our prayers are with you.
   — Fircrkr64

February 16, 2009
I WOULD NOT EAT ANYTHING THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY. I WAS TOLD I COULD NOT HAVE ANYTHING SOLID IN MY STOMACH OR MY SURGERY WOULD BE CANCLED.
   — mixtup

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