That Last & Good Pre-Surgery Meal

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#1 Post by **Rodney008** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:19 pm

For grins

Before I rest my choppers for several weeks I'm going to dig into a thick, medium-rare rib eye, with all the trimmings.

What about the rest of you? I'm open to suggestions.

#2 Post by **sauerkraut** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:50 am

Do you know I hadn't even thought about that?! My actual "last meal" will be whatever they serve me in hospital as I'm being admitted the day before my surgery. Until then I am simply devouring chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.

#3 Post by **aliciaj212** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:12 am

I had pork. It was delicious. If you're a carnivore, I'd definitely say to go for the biggest, thickest, juiciest piece of meat you can get. You'll be thinking about it for the next three months.

I'd also recommend drinking A LOT of water. It'll thin out your blood so that if you do end up puking it up, it won't be as horrible.

#4 Post by **beowulf68** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:45 am

After work the day before surgery I'm going to hit Outback Steakhouse and get a me a 16oz Strip Steak, baked potato, salad and maybe some cheese cake for dessert.

sauerkraut: I'm surprised you are getting admitted the day before surgery?? Are you in the States? I've haven't heard of hospitals doing that anymore due to cost. However, I wish they would do that for me so that I could be pumped full of anti-anxiety meds all night prior to getting wheeled into the OR!

#5 Post by **sauerkraut** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:17 am

I'm in Germany. I was in hospital longer than most people for my SARPE as well. They seem to like being ultra-cautious here! They admit you the day before in order to do blood tests, x-rays, ecg, & stuff. And they've said they'll keep me in for 5 days after surgery, too

Fortunately it's all covered by insurance because of medical necessity.

I suppose I should think about a final meal at home, though. I'm not a meat-eater so I'll pass on the steaks. Guess I'm just happy with my chocolate

#6 Post by **beowulf68** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:34 am

Typical US health care system.....All they care about is the $$$$. They try to get you in and out as fast as possible. I have a pre-op testing day scheduled a week before my surgery to do blood work, EKG and the like but I'm scheduled to arrive a couple hours prior to the surgery on the day of.....No day before.

#7 Post by **shanalouis** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:49 pm

lots of pizza for me....

#8 Post by **Broadway Bill** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:20 pm

I went all out for my last meal: lobster mashed potatos, steak, crab, asparagus, brussels sprouts and cheesecake. It was totally the right thing to do.

I go to soft-chew in 6 days and I'm already planning what I'll eat then

#9 Post by **dvdrdiscs** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:31 pm

aliciaj212 wrote:I had pork. It was delicious. If you're a carnivore, I'd definitely say to go for the biggest, thickest, juiciest piece of meat you can get. You'll be thinking about it for the next three months.

I'd also recommend drinking A LOT of water. It'll thin out your blood so that if you do end up puking it up, it won't be as horrible.

I don't believe water thins your blood. And even if it does, it's NEVER a good idea to thin your blood prior to surgery. You'll end up bleeding more than you want to during the procedure.

#10 Post by **ColoradoGirl** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:05 pm

I'm mostly a vegetarian (I had a BLT on my 30th b-day), but I did indeed have steak 2 nights before my surgery. I looooooooooooooooove steak, and hadn't had one in years, so it was really quite fabulous. I also had a baked potato, asparagus, broccoli, and chocolate mousse. Excellent meal! Oh, I also had a gin and tonic. I guess I could techically have g&ts now, but, ew.

#11 Post by **LeahRuth** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:43 pm

Last meal? I took advantage and had a last week of meals & packed on 4lbs of pizza, pasta, chinese food & grilled cheese

#12 Post by **mountaingirl** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:05 pm

I think my last meal was a roast beef and yorkshire puddings with lots of gravy.

Mmmm.

Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:34 pm

LeahRuth wrote:Last meal? I took advantage and had a last week of meals & packed on 4lbs of pizza, pasta, chinese food & grilled cheese

hehehe I did that as well! I called it my eat a thon week and I had all of my fav meals!!! Oh and I also went to all of my favorite restaurants!!! Greatest week of my life cause i wasn't even remotely worried about gaining pounds lol

My last night I had marble slap ice cream but loaded it up with tons of the toppings! hmmmm my last actual meal was pork chops, scalloped potatoes mixed veggies and hot crust buns!!!

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