I started my 2 week pre op diet today, so far so good. Does anyone have a pre op diet plan that helped them. Reading the information my doctor gave me it basically is the atkins diet. I just want to make sure I do everything right. Any information would be appreciated:)

Hi there....your pre-op diet existing to help shrink your liver before surgery...that is it. Watch those Protein shakes!! Some of them are filled with calories. Soups, Jello, cream of wheat, oatmeal, cottage cheese, and applesauce are good choices too.

I am so exited for you! Good luck!

Patty

I am back and banded. Little sore but other than that doing ok. I just have this tickle in my throat that will not go away I keep sipping water but it is still there. It is more annoying than bothersom. Thanks for your suuport and I am soo looking forward to shopping for new clothes and being healthier:)

I'm glad things went well. Take it easy and remember to sip lots of water. Ice chips helped me also.

The tickling is from the tube they stick down your gullet. Mine lasted about 18 hours.

I couldn't do anything colder than room temperature. If you get the hiccups or your esophogus feels like it's spasming, warm up whatever you drink.

Congratulations!!

OK, Dr. Jay has 1 week of liquid diet, clear liquid, no protein shakes (excuse me, 2 slim fasts a day), no food; just gatorade, broths, jellos and then again for a week after surgery; what are you all talking about when you talk about eating these foods??? Did you not have to cleanse your system?????

As long as your stomach is empty for surgery (so only fasting for 12 hours or so) there's no real advantage to being completely cleared out. But some patients do require liver shrinking. You dont have to do Clear liquids to do that.

I really think since every surgeon has different routines, its down to the individual. After surgery, I added thicker liquids and foods as and when I felt ready. I think I knew when the time was right.

Does Dr. Benavides do the consult, surgery and fills? And what hospital did you have surgery? I have a consult with Dr. Maese but I am beginning to wonder if he is the right one for me. Any help will be great.

Vanessa

(not yet banded)

Dr B does do the surgery and the consult. He has not had one erosion since he has been doing lap band surgery which really put my mind at ease. Dr Maas did my mom's surgery but she is going to switch to dr b office and see if he can see her and his office start doing her fills. Dr B has the surgery center do the fills and from what I have heard they are very good. I have not had my first fill yet I go in Jan 18 for mine. I have been very pleased with Dr B and his staff they are very nice and always there to answer any of your questions. If you need any other info please let me know.

Karla:Bunny

Dr. B was my doctor. The Surgery Center does the fills. They are extremely good at it. I have had 3 fills so far. Never had a moments problem with them. You do have to do 48 hours of liquids and then 48 hours of mushies after every fill. I am usually in and out in under an hour and a 1/2.