artvan35

I'm sorry, but this is about as immature and irresponsible as it gets.
If you want support, ask for it. But to say if no one responds in a certain amount of time you're doing it? Like some threat almost? Seriously, this is downright stupid. Either take this surgery seriously and do what you know is necessary or just walk away now but posts like this are ridiculous.

Thanks so much I feel much better. I will keep you posted after I am banded.

1000 calorie diet 2 weeks pre op. So on day 6 doing pretty good. 2 Protein shakes a day plus a smart one. Also alot of Water and flavored water add crystal light no calories.
Good luck. Nervous but I know in the long run the best thing for me.

Good luck everyone. The hospital I am getting the surgery done at directs patients to do a 1000 calorie diet. Basically the best way to do this is two Protein shakes and a smart one, also allowed 2 cups of veggies a day.
Liquid is tricky because you could put down 2000 calories on liquid easily. The key to shrinking the liver is limited calories. Becareful with the shakes. A normal shake could range from 250-300 calories or more. fruit juice etc all has calories. I have had 8oz of baked chicken and some kidney Beans for dinner. Going on day 5 of 14 and down 10 pounds.
Good luck also best protein is

Just started my pre op diet may 23. Two weeks prior to my surgery which is scheduled June 6th. Only allowed 1000 calories a day and required to get the 60-80 grams of Protein in so whey Protein Shakes throughout the day and a smart one for dinner.
Just trying to avoid placing myself in situatilons this weekend. Need to shrink that liver and want to follow this plan. Good luck everyone.

Just started my pre op diet may 23. Two weeks prior to my surgery which is scheduled June 6th. Only allowed 1000 calories a day and required to get the 60-80 grams of Protein in so whey Protein Shakes throughout the day and a smart one for dinner.
Just trying to avoid placing myself in situatilons this weekend. Need to shrink that liver and want to follow this plan. Good luck everyone.

Only my husband and sons know about my surgery. I haven't shared with anyone else.

considering the fact that I have had zero fills, it's not a lie that i'm watching what i eat and getting more exercize. i have no restriction, so i am pretty much doing this the old fashioned way. no need to tell people i also have a band. for me, just having to get that band put in was enough to tell me that i needed to make a change. i don't need the fills at this time because the surgery was a head change for me. i don't think i will ever tell anyone unless they just come out and ask me point blank if i've had it done. but so far, no one has said anything.