Hi

I'm getting my band in Belgium on 13th Oct by Dr Bruno Dillemans.

I've been advised there is no need for a pre op diet and that I can eat normal food until the night before the operation?

This seems to be very different from what I read in these forums, has anyone else had this experience?

thanks:huh2:

I was told two days ago that my surgeon does NOT require the two week liquid pre-surgery diet that I've seen so many here write about. However, he said I need to "strictly" focus on protein during that time, eliminating as much carbohydrate as possible. The reason is that eliminating carbs will shrink your liver, and if your liver is enlarged and in the way, they can't proceed with the surgery.

Hi

I'm getting my band in Belgium on 13th Oct by Dr Bruno Dillemans.

I've been advised there is no need for a pre op diet and that I can eat normal food until the night before the operation?

This seems to be very different from what I read in these forums, has anyone else had this experience?

thanks:huh2:

Not to worry, I read many posts and thought the same, so I questioned my nutritionist and she said there is no wrong or right way, the surgeon is the one that performs surgery and it is his/her confidence level in what they want to see. I got banded on Sept 22 in Providence RI and there was no pre-op for me except for the day before surgery, all liquids. As you read on you will see that others pop up from time to time wondering the same thing, "why no pre-op". Some people opt to do it on their own, I'd just do what your surgeon wants, he's the one who is expecting a certain level of obstacles and this one might not be one for him/her. Good luck to you!

I was told two days ago that my surgeon does NOT require the two week liquid pre-surgery diet that I've seen so many here write about. However, he said I need to "strictly" focus on Protein during that time, eliminating as much carbohydrate as possible. The reason is that eliminating carbs will shrink your liver, and if your liver is enlarged and in the way, they can't proceed with the surgery.

Thanks so much for replying! Thanks to people like you I learn more as I go along. I wish you well in your new life!

My doctor did not require any special diet either. I get banded on Friday

Not to worry, I read many posts and thought the same, so I questioned my nutritionist and she said there is no wrong or right way, the surgeon is the one that performs surgery and it is his/her confidence level in what they want to see. I got banded on Sept 22 in Providence RI and there was no pre-op for me except for the day before surgery, all liquids. As you read on you will see that others pop up from time to time wondering the same thing, "why no pre-op". Some people opt to do it on their own, I'd just do what your surgeon wants, he's the one who is expecting a certain level of obstacles and this one might not be one for him/her. Good luck to you!

Hi,

your reply has made me feel a lot better, thanks for the reassurance! My surgeon is widely thought to be the most experienced in Europe, so it sounds like you're right. Congratulations on your band, here's to a gorgeous new us!

My doctor did not require any special diet either. I get banded on Friday

thanks Donna. seems I was worrying too much. I'll think of you on Friday, it will all be fine. The best of British to you!!

Thanks Tracy, best of luck to you too.

Hi

I'm getting my band in Belgium on 13th Oct by Dr Bruno Dillemans.

I've been advised there is no need for a pre op diet and that I can eat normal food until the night before the operation?

This seems to be very different from what I read in these forums, has anyone else had this experience?

thanks:huh2:

I only had a 2-day pre-op liquid diet, but I put myself on a high protein-low carb diet for a month before just to get me in the right mindset so I'd be setting myself up for success. It really worked for me-- I got a headstart on weight loss and I feel good.

But there are lots of people who don't have a pre-op and they do great too. If you think it would help you, you can always institute a diet on your own but it sounds like your surgeon is comfortable with no pre-op and you can trust that too.

The reason for the pre-op diet is to lose weight and hopefully shrink the liver somewhat since it has to be moved around for the band to be placed. It depends on what the doctor wants you to do.

I only had a 2-day pre-op liquid diet, but I put myself on a high protein-low carb diet for a month before just to get me in the right mindset so I'd be setting myself up for success. It really worked for me-- I got a headstart on weight loss and I feel good.

But there are lots of people who don't have a pre-op and they do great too. If you think it would help you, you can always institute a diet on your own but it sounds like your surgeon is comfortable with no pre-op and you can trust that too.

Thanks so much for your reply. You're not kidding it worked for you, you've already lost so much weight! An inspiration! keep going, people like me are following you, good to see you sound like a good leader!:drool:

The reason for the pre-op diet is to lose weight and hopefully shrink the liver somewhat since it has to be moved around for the band to be placed. It depends on what the doctor wants you to do.

Hi Topazz, thanks for your reply. Your ticker says you gona be banded soon? Best of British to you, you're gona be gorgeous! :drool: