Hello Everyone,

Brand new to the site, I stumbled upon it by accident and I'm glad I did. I am one week pre-op, Scheduled for surgery Dec. 6th. and I couldn't be more excited!

hl

Hello Everyone,

Brand new to the site, I stumbled upon it by accident and I'm glad I did. I am one week pre-op, Scheduled for surgery Dec. 6th. and I couldn't be more excited!

Hello, I am also new to this site, and am having surgery on December 6, I am excited but also a little scared, this preop diet is killing me.

hl

Hello, I am also new to this site, and am having surgery on December 6, I am excited but also a little scared, this preop diet is killing me.

My surgeon didn't put me on a pre-op diet. I am strictly Clear liquids the Sunday before surgery but nothing else. I hear alot about patients who are on the pre-op diet, but I would also like to know of others whose surgeons didn't require it.

i am also just joininh the site and i am having surgery on tuesday nov. 30 and the doctor hasnt placed any restrictions on my diet. now im kinda nervous. What does the pre-opt diet consist of usually?

Hello, I did a pre-op diet 7 days before 5 days no carbs 2 days prior clear liquids .... all to shrink the liver. It was very hard for me on the 2 liquid but survived ... Good luck !!!

My surgeon didn't put me on a pre-op diet. I am strictly clear liquids the Sunday before surgery but nothing else. I hear alot about patients who are on the pre-op diet, but I would also like to know of others whose surgeons didn't require it.

I was like pre op diet? What is that???? My Dr. didn't put me on one either. He did advise I start taking a Protein shake but thats all he said. I have no idea what I am supposed to be doing, I am still eating regular and I have surgery on December 7th. I do wonder if I am ready for this, I feel like I should be doing something to get prepared or something... any thoughts?

Hello Everyone,

Brand new to the site, I stumbled upon it by accident and I'm glad I did. I am one week pre-op, Scheduled for surgery Dec. 6th. and I couldn't be more excited!

Hi Becca, I'm the very same as you..stumbled here accidentally, and am having my op on the 6th december too...very excited, and a little nervous, but so ready to do this

read my post on the dangers of the lap band before going through with the surgery. Please. Someone close to me died of the band . I posted many research articles in full not just the liitle abstract from google scholar. my forum post is called lap band dangers but you can just click on my profile and then click on my content .

I was like pre op diet? What is that???? My Dr. didn't put me on one either. He did advise I start taking a Protein shake but thats all he said. I have no idea what I am supposed to be doing, I am still eating regular and I have surgery on December 7th. I do wonder if I am ready for this, I feel like I should be doing something to get prepared or something... any thoughts?

I feel like with everything regarding the lap-band process it all depends on the patient and the surgeon. My surgeon and also my nutritionist have never mentioned the pre-op diet. I know the main goal with the diet is to shrink the liver. I was however told that I need to be on clear liquids the day prior to surgery and that my protein shakes/supplements will follow post surgery. I am very confident in my surgeon and the lap-band process. I have done months worth of research, I am ready for the lifestyle change that is to come, the only thing I am really semi nervous about is the anesthesia. I wish the best to everyone with the journey!

i am also just joininh the site and i am having surgery on tuesday nov. 30 and the doctor hasnt placed any restrictions on my diet. now im kinda nervous. What does the pre-opt diet consist of usually?

Good Luck on Tuesday!!! From what I have read the preop diet consists of liquids, not sure if its only clear liquids or not but sounds alot like the post-op diet for the first week.

i am also just joininh the site and i am having surgery on tuesday nov. 30 and the doctor hasnt placed any restrictions on my diet. now im kinda nervous. What does the pre-opt diet consist of usually?

I have read a lot of different varieties of pre op diets, mine consits of two weeks of "shakes" can be slim fast or similar and fruits and veggies only. The first few days I really felt icky, now I just want to eat! doesn't matter what, I thought I would be ok with fruits and veggies, but I am craving meat and cheese. Well I only have one more week so hopefully I can make it without cheating. If anyone has any suggestions on what else I can eat I would be glad to hear from you.