MY surgery is the 17th and I have to be on a 4 day liquid diet for 4 day before my surgery. My last meal will be on Monday the 10th. It will be pizza from this one special place we go and they have the best pizza (the more grease the better). I got my boss addicted to them. It will be the last time that I will be able to share a meal with him and the office. He's been great and holding my job for me. I will feel no guilt. It will not affect my surgery. Debby

My last meal was a mini thanksgiving dinner since I would only be 10 days out for the holiday. I stuffed chickens and made all the fixins like mashed potatoes and home made gravy, yams and I dont even remember what else. Sat down to dinner with the family and ate about as much as a child would before I was too full to continue. After following the pre op diet before getting ready for the 2 weeks of liquids, my body just couldnt handle a large meal any more. I did enjoy what little I had, but there was no gigantic meal to feel sick over afterward. I have seen many people on here enjoy a last feast, but you need to ask yourself if it is really worth it. Life is going to change after surgery and getting past these cravings is a huge part of your success in the future. One meal isnt going to destroy your chances of a successful surgery IF you have been following your plan the whole time. Good luck with your surgery and prayers for a speedy recovery. :-)

I have to admit, I had many "last meals" before my surgery. I still lost 15 pounds in the pre-op diet. My in-laws were here so my "Mom" could help after surgery and they wanted to take us out to eat several times. I think it's a mental thing and if it makes you feel better, then go for it. I have to also say that now I don't miss those large meals at all. I have a wonderful tool that helps me eat much less and I'm extremely happy.

I admit I sort of "pigged out". I went to my favorite resturaunt "Olive Garden" and did my thing (dessert & all) lol. So girlfriend go for it.

I wouldnt do that , You can get very sick beef takesba long time To get out of digestive system please dont

I had been on two months of a prep diet and right before the two-day pre-surgery clear liquids my doc aks for, hubby and I met with friends for a fancy cupcake. Mine was lemon mousse or something similar, took bites of everyone else's too. Didn't hurt a thing, don't miss it now. Just was something I wanted to do to mark the line I was about to cross.

Lisa your so silly. I have to agree that beef is hard to digest Is there something else that you want to have as a last meal?

I am so excited for you to join us on the losers bench.

Keep us posted girl

I didn't have a last meal. I knew that some day I could have a small bite of the things that I really love, but not right now. I was good with that. So........I wouldn't if I were you. If you absolutely have to then take one or two bits to satisfy your craving and throw the rest away.
Shelley

I agree that I wouldn't have a last meal. That idea, that we wont be able to eat "special thing" and we need to eat it all up now, is part of the poor relationship with food that got us here. We are eventually going to be able to have most everything within reason, so this isn't a "last meal."

Besides your surgeon wanted you on the special diet for 2 weeks for a reason. I kind of feel that its too late for the "last meal" at this point. And I wouldn't want it to hurt your recovery.

BooBear...I can totally relate!! We went to Olive Garden the other day for lunch because I love it! They're having the never-ending pasta bowl now, which is my all time fave! I ended up having soup and salad because, like I told my hubby, if I can't break some of my bad habits now, it may be harder after surgery. Not only that, if I can resist some of those temptations now, I will have more resolve and possibly miss them a little less after surgery.

Now that's not to say that I won't have a "last meal" next month. I don't know what it will be because a lot of times I feel guilty thinking about eating junk right now. In the beginning I made a "bucket list" of sorts of food I want to have one more time before surgery. I may have a mini Thanksgiving meal since I won't be able to have my favorite corn bread stuffing again (won't do it, nope!), but I don't plan on making it too big.

I say if you feel like you want it, go ahead, but try to maintain some control over it by managing your portion size. Maybe try it in a medium size instead of large or extra large. Either way, after surgery you won't be able to do it, so it won't hurt to let yourself enjoy it one last time!

My surgery is Sept 14, I only have to have clear liquids the day before surgery. But me and my daughter went to my favorite restaurant last night (carrabaas italian grill) I splurged with appetizer and dessert. I don't in it is anxiety but I haven't been able to eat alot and things don't taste like they used to, I guess my brain is trying to get ready for after surgery. But last night I was able to eat and enjoy every last bite.

Yes I had a last meal. It wasn't much because I don't remember what it was. I had to have a two week liquid diet before my surgery which was just last Monday. Still on liquids for another week, then they have me on a mushey period so they call it. Good luck. you will be in my prayers. I was scared.

.I had lots of last meals. Enjoy yours !!!

At my preop class we were told a scary story by the nurse about a patient who had a last meal of a burger and fries just acday or two prior to surgery. When surgeon went in and cut into stomach there was still undigested beef and it spilled out and caused her some very seriuos complications.

LOL..I was afraid of that Kelly so I was a good girl the Last few days but I did cheat a tad early in the first two weeks.

I would however like a turkey, stuffing, cranberry , mayo sandwich in my mind right now......:)