Rachel2063

My date for surgery is February 6th. I've been on a liquid diet--Slim-Fast Optima & Protein shakes--since January 23rd. It hasn't been easy, but I think I'm past the point of extreme cravings for creamy macaroni & cheese! LOL. Oh--I can have sugar-free, fat-free Jello. Well, I'm not really a jello fan, but there you have it. I would like to know how many of you out there have struggled--but prevailed--on your pre-op diet?

Premier Protein- it's at Sam's Club and costco - 12 shakes for $18.88 - 30g of Protein. I just started the liquid today. I'm suppose to 3 three shakes a day plus a lean and green meal(6oz lean protein and 3/4 cup greed veggie). Having the higher protein should make it easier for you. I'm a stay at home more so I'm used to snacking and just eating whenever I fancy - so I know how you feel. But it's suppose to be a lot easier after day 4

I am in a friend's wedding in October and my consult is next week. I told my "friend" the bride to be that I was going to have it done. She kinda freaked out on me - it what it boiled down to was that she didn't want me to be skinnier than her...she actually said that. She's not supporting me at all and said that I can never eat again. I told her I've had a long relationship with food and over eating and that I was ready for it to be over. I can't wait till her wedding is done with....gonna trim the fat in other areas of my life.

Rachel - this process of self-discovery we go through with being banded really puts into focus who are friends are. The way I saw it, if you weren't going to be supportive, or at least quiet, then I didn't have room for you in my daily life anymore.

I am in a friend's wedding in October and my consult is next week. I told my "friend" the bride to be that I was going to have it done. She kinda freaked out on me - it what it boiled down to was that she didn't want me to be skinnier than her...she actually said that. She's not supporting me at all and said that I can never eat again. I told her I've had a long relationship with food and over eating and that I was ready for it to be over. I can't wait till her wedding is done with....gonna trim the fat in other areas of my life.

Hi Banderama!!! My surgery is July 24th, 2012 and I have started my 10 day pre-op liquid diet. Here is what I am doing, hope this helps.... I am drinking 2-3 Protein Shakes a day, trying to get down 48-64oz of Water daily, sugar free ice pops, Soups, and carnation instant Breakfast. I'm making sure that I am getting 80-90 grams of Protein a day. The way my Doc explained it to me was that the importance of the pre-op diet was to help shrink your liver for the surgical procedure and to help you start getting adjusted for your diet post-op. I am on day 3 of the pre-op diet as of today and to be honest with you it sucks, but I keep reminding myself that it is needed and the beginning of my new life. Good luck to you!!!!