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05-28-2006, 06:54 PM
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Did anyone have a "last dinner" outside of the fast on their last day before surgery?
Carol
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05-28-2006, 07:14 PM
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I was banded last week by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico & he specifically talked to me about this during my consult. He said if you have been on a diet for a long while, then gorge yourself on a "last dinner" before surgery, with the nerves of surgery & the large meal...you could let loose on the operating table. He said it would not be a pretty site & would strongly suggest against it!
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05-29-2006, 02:16 AM
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I had a pre-op diet for 2 weeks before surgery, so no... I just had ALL my last dinners in the weeks before my pre-op diet began!
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05-29-2006, 03:11 AM
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Nope. It really isnt as if you'll never eat your fave foods again. Sorry, but I just cannot understand the logic of pigging out before you have weight loss surgery, it just rings alarm bells for me that you're not ready for the commitment. I dont want to sound sanctimonious but the minute I committed to that surgery, my lifestyle changed.
Plus you're going in for a general anaesthetic! Having a huge gutload of food in you is not really sensible - even if its left your stomach it will still be in your intestines.
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05-29-2006, 06:49 AM
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I didn't mean "pig out" by saying "last dinner". I have been instructed to eat only cottage cheese and yogurt for 2 weeks....all I REALLY wanted to know is if anyone ate anything other then their preop food on the day before surgery, even if just a piece of toast.
Pigging out has been a thing of the past for me for a month now.....and you couldn't be more wrong..........I am MORE than ready for this surgery.
Carol
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05-29-2006, 08:41 AM
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I didn't have to do any certain diet ahead of time, so I ate whatever I wanted to. The thing is we all think we'll never be able to eat certain things again, and usually we can. Good Luck!
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09-16-2008, 04:14 PM
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I had a half of deli sandwich (3 inches) with 5 Doritos's around 9 pm for an 11 o'clock am surgery. If that constitutes as 'pigging out' then I guess I did!
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09-16-2008, 11:20 PM
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I was too scared. Any solid food that you eat could potentially cause the stomach muscle contractions that go along with digestion. Placing the band is a delicate enough procedure that I didn't want to stack the odds (even if only a little) against successful band placement.
Wow. I just checked the date on the start of this thread. That'll learn me to reply to "new" posts.....
Last edited by plain; 09-16-2008 at 11:21 PM.
Reason: Frankly, I'm an idiot.
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09-21-2008, 08:53 AM
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Sasha, I'm surprised you were "allowed" to eat that, I was told a very light breakfast, then liquids only after noon.
There is a lot of talk about the effect of heavy food and the liver being enlarged. I read one thread where the doctor almost had to cancel the "install" of the band because the liver was so enlarged.
Like Plain, why take the chance and make it more difficult for your surgeon.
I have to admit, I do regret not eating a great big cheeseburger a few days before, LOL.
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09-21-2008, 01:01 PM
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I have to do clear liquids the whole day! I'm thinking I might even start with the clear liquids the night before.
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09-21-2008, 01:53 PM
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I have to do clear liquids the day before as well. I'm going to start dieting now, even though I'm about 5 weeks away and then once a week up til the 48 hours pre-surgery, I'm going to allow myself one good meal. Not a "saddle up to the buffet" kinda thing, but a couple slices of my favorite pizza, a cheeseburger, homemade lasagna, thai food (that kinda thing)... I think I just planned my splurge meals! LOL
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09-21-2008, 06:22 PM
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I spent the final couple of weeks eating. I called this my Blonde Ambition Food Court Tour.
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09-21-2008, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by green  I spent the final couple of weeks eating. I called this my Blonde Ambition Food Court Tour. | green - ya always make me smirk!!!
i had no pre op diet - day before surgery dr suggested i go have a great meal...went to sushi; didn't know when i'd have it next.
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09-21-2008, 06:49 PM
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Wow, not even clears the day before to make sure you were empty?
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09-21-2008, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MacMadame Wow, not even clears the day before to make sure you were empty? | nope - come midnight, nothing but water till surgery at 10am.
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