ButterflyM

I read this post and was still looking for a shake that I would actually enjoy and not just drink it because I have to. So i went out and bought the oh yeah to try- It is REALLY GOOD! I tried the cookies & cream and strawberry. they are both Delish! I started my 2 week pre op liquids TODAY and i am picking up a case of them 2 day! I am also going to try the banana. I think this is the key to not cheating on the liquid diet- at least for me. I have to enjoy whatevery food/liquid that i am eating. The GNC Total lean RTD strawberry is also good, but is doesnt meed the requirements from my Nut. Good luck.

Today I started my "VERY STRICT" 2 week pre-op liquid Diet. All I can say is Thank Goodness I am off for the next days so I can get the routine!! My diet SPECIFICALLY tell you what to have at every meal. AM: Protein Drink Supplement 1 cup skim milk or light yogurt MID MORNING: Fiber Supplement (5 gr fiber in Water NOON: Protein Drink/Supplement Fiber Supplement 1 cup skim milk or light yogurt AFTERNOON: 1 cup raw veggies w/ ff vinaigrette dressing DINNER: Protein Drink Fiber Supplement EVENING: Protein Drink 1 cup skim milk or light yogurt Total of 100 oz(minimum) liquid (including all liquids above). Plus u can have UNLIMITED broth, sf Jello, decaf coffee/tea, crystal light, sf popsicles. And this is the menu for 14 days...... Pray for me. I mean I am all for structure but hmph. So far I have not detoured (and I dont plan on IT!!) but I am 8 hours into the day and i can honestly say I am NOT hungry. Only time I felt a tummy rumble was this morning and I just drank some water. It seems simple but I am constantly looking at this paper trying to make sure I haven't missed anything! Or planning my next drink! LOL Wish me Luck!!

I agree, ask for a few complimentary sessions so that u are sure he is not still with the negative verbage!! Congrats 2u!

Congrats to u! its nice to hear positive stories! I will b a BANDIT in 20 days!

What did being on liquids for 2 weeks do to ur gallbladder??

JohnnyB, OMG!! I have been laughing at the hospital at work since I started reading your blog!!! U R A NUT!!! ROFL & I do mean that in a good way! Heck I felt the same way about most of the topics you discussed!! I hope u keep blogging! I am schedule July 29, 2 weeks after u, so u can warn me before I step in the poop that it will be there waiting for me!! Good Luck and thanx for sharing I sooooo needed that much needed dose of reality with a little humorous twist! Butterfly

Thanks for the responses ladies and gents. I think i will b ok with the 2 weeks off. Surgery date is JULY 29, anyone else close to that? Good luck ladies & gent!

Jen I think i am going to tell them about my tampon- just in case something happens. Im too scared to be sneeky! lol I am NOT looking forward to post op pains and monthly cramping together WITHOUT my ADVIL!!

My Date is July 29, anyone else on or around that day?

Such great post op stories! My nerves are building daily- surgery schedule for July 29. Thanks for sharing ladies and gents. and good luck on your new lifestyle!! Missy

Im not sure I understand this- can u explain thanks Mel

Glad that u all r doing well! Everytime I read positive stories I am not as nervous- surgery date is July 29.

Congrats 2 u! I'd say 24 lbs in a month is great! Looking forward to my banding on July 29

Glad to hear surgery went well! Good luck and thanks for the advice

This is JUST what i need! Since Aunt Flow will b n town for my surgery date. PLEASE tell me they allow tampons!! Ok so can u at least bring YOUR own PADS??? Will have to ask my surgeon when i have my final appointment with him.

Not sure where it initiated from but my dr's office said the 10%. & they said that i have to be at the weight when i go in for my 2 week pre op lectures! Luckily I started cutting back after my initial informational session when they weighed me in. Good Luck! I have about 8 lbs left to loose in 3 weeks!

Oh My! This is NOT what I want to hear!! I have read that paper for the liver reduction diet and I just don't know how I will get throught it! I know I will but its going to take all I have! All shakes and 3 servings of dairy and benefiber in water! Ooooo I 4got to mention my 1 cup of raw veggies! Lol I just have to laugh at it everytime I c it! did i mention 14 days of it too?? PRAY 4 me!! lol

That's FUNNY! I needed that laught! I am NOT shaving- don't want to have to be dealing with the hair growing back along with the gas pain, belly tenderness & so on! Too funny! & i thought I thought way ahead! LOL

Hello to u all, I am trying to figure out how long I will need to stay out of work after Banding. I am an RN so I do have a semi- active work load. I hear so many different responses from 4 days to 1 month! That's a lot of time in between. I would like your post-op opinions. Thanks alot

Congratulations! Good Luck on ur scope 2

CONGRATS on ur date!!! Wish u both much luck- hang n there, complete ur insurance checklist and u should b fine!!

Right now I am on veggies, meat & 3 servings of daily. My 2 week liquid diet (2 weeks b4 surgery): 4 Protein drinks, 3 daily 1 cp skim milk or light yogurt, 1 cup raw veggies, and 3 servings of benefiber powder mixed in water. THATS it!! plus broth, water, tea, etc. I going to do it, but OH MY! How can I exercise with such a diet???

Attended informational Seminar April 6 ( found out what my insurance requirements were- started making dr's appt the next day for first available) Psych Dr May 10 Mandatory support group meeting May 11 Last of 3 pcp dr visit May 20 (fortunately my insurance requires only 3 supervised dr's visits documenting ur weight, exercise type & length of time, & which diet- they also did not have to be consecutive but all within 1 year. Since i knew i might consider this last year, i had my pcp writing these things in the chart, so my first visit was last's year & i made 2 appointments the end of April and 3 weeks later mid May) They submitted my paperwork the day of my last pcp visit- May 20 (I faxed her my dr's progress notes from the dr's office) Approved May 26!!! RN assessment June 13 Surgery date selected June 21 I choose July 29- could have chosen July 8 however, i did not want to rush all the preparation. So roughly April 6 initial seminar and May 26 insurance approval Good Luck in your process

Turkey rolls, turkey with spinach & cheese inside and roll it up. u can use ham or turkey, its breakfast or lunch or dinner lol Good luck!

No scope for me. I really dont have a medical history besides the weight and fibroids. So i only had to have cardiac clearance, ekg and chest xray.