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I had reflux during my pre-op barium test and they found a small hernia. I had heartburn only a few times a year and never was on medication. Never bought a TUMS. But is it possible you have a hernia still and that it wasn't repaired? Hiatal hernias are very common among the overweight and obese. The surgeon will repair mine during the lapband surgery next Wednesday. Best to you all.

I received the following note from my surgeon's staff and thought it valuable to share. I'd asked why I couldn't add Egg Beaters or Lean chicken to my 2-week pre-op liquids diet. (Most of the hospital's patients have more weight to lose and are on the pre-op diet for a MONTH.) "You are to follow the pre-op meal plan that was given to you. I know it's hard because it doesn't consist of a lot of substance, but it is a requirement from Dr. --- in order to have surgery. Every person whom is overweight or obese has an enlarged liver. The liquid diet helps shrink the size of the liver, fat around the abdomen and helps Dr. --- perform the surgery in record time and prevents him from poking your fatty liver with his surgical tools. If your liver is fatty and it gets poked it will bleed and therefore the operation will take longer. Please follow the guidelines and don't have anything that isn't already listed on the pre-op diet. Dr. --- has been known to put his camera in the belly, look at the liver and if it's still too large, a funny color from eating solid foods or if he feels that you cheated, he will cancel your surgery on that very day! So please take full advantage of 2 Protein shakes a day and 3 servings of cottage cheese, milk or yogurt to help fill you up as much as possible. The previous items include protein for satiety! " guess that answered my question. I hope my liver is the right color--whatever that is--when Dr. --- sees it next Wednesday. Prayers for all of us. :smile:

Here's what my nutritionist wrote when I asked why the liquid diet was necessary and not just a low glycemic diet: "You are to follow the pre-op meal plan that was given to you. I know it's hard because it doesn't consist of a lot of substance, but it is a requirement from Dr. --- in order to have surgery. Every person whom is overweight or obese has an enlarged liver. The liquid diet helps shrink the size of the liver, fat around the abdomen and helps Dr. -- perform the surgery in record time and prevents him from poking your fatty liver with his surgical tools. If your liver is fatty and it gets poked it will bleed and therefore the operation will take longer. Please follow the guidelines and don't have anything that isn't already listed on the pre-op diet. Dr. -- has been known to put his camera in the belly, look at the liver and if it's still too large, a funny color from eating solid foods or if he feels that you cheated, he will cancel your surgery on that very day! So please take full advantage of 2 Protein shakes a day and 3 servings of cottage cheese, milk or yogurt to help fill you up as much as possible. The previous items include protein for satiety! " Guess that puts the fear of God (and Dr.--) in ME! I want my liver the right color, whatever that is!!

Before I knew better, I was using a DELICIOUS protein powder by HMR, which a friend said was used in hospital programs. But when I looked at the SUGAR grams (11 !) versus Atkins Advantage cans (only 1 g sugar), I made an immediate purchase at the drugstore. Maybe I'll use the HMR drinks when I'm nearer goal. My surgery is next Wednesday. I'm on the pre-op semi-liquids diet and living on--shakes, sf sicles, jello, cottage cheese, light yogurt. Anyone found a tasty clear broth?? thanks