You're being way too hard on yourself here. Taking Motrin and a whole cup of water isn't going to stop a needed surgery. Having a spaghetti and meatball dinner ISN'T going to stop a needed surgery....
My most ridiculous patient complaint: A 54 year old male presented to the ER complaining of an "itchy rash". When asked how long he had the rash, he replied "22 years". When I asked him what was so...