So my doctor did not say anything about starting a diet, but in the paperwork it said that you should consider start to limit things and practice chewing your food good to get ready for after the band.

I really wanted to get a head start and do a two week diet anyway so that it would be less to lose afterwards. So I was going to start yesterday and did really good until hubby wanted to go see a movie. Then I ate popcorn. Uggg.

And then my son's birthday is today and he wants ribs. Uggg.

So now I will start tomorrow and stick with it until the surgery. So that will be 18 days. That should get 10-14 lbs. Hopefully!

I know that there will be special occations (birthdays, holidays) that we have to contend with, but why can't I make it past the popcorn at a movie. My only hope is that my band does not like popcorn at all and I won't be able to eat it. I its a no-no, but I hope the band will tell me so.

By the way, do you put your weight from your scale or your doctor's scale? I am always about 4-5 lbs off from them. I dont know what to put on my ticker. I will only go to the doctor every 3 months after my two week appt, unless they weigh me at the fills, which are every 6 weeks I think.

Connie, I think that it is take it one meal at a time, even if it is one meal at a time, drink, drink, drink-you will automatically eat less. All you can do is to try your best. I go by my scale (aka the gym's scale) I weigh myself once a week at the gym and that is the weight that I put on my ticker, my scale at home is about 4 pounds less than that. Best of luck-one minute at a time.

Don't beat yourself up about slipping...it happens to us all! Start with 2 liquid protein shakes and one small meal of grilled fish/chicken and lots of veggies. I found the 4 oz. size cups of yogurt a necessity if I really needed something between. Hang in there! You will be fine.

So my doctor did not say anything about starting a diet, but in the paperwork it said that you should consider start to limit things and practice chewing your food good to get ready for after the band.

I really wanted to get a head start and do a two week diet anyway so that it would be less to lose afterwards. So I was going to start yesterday and did really good until hubby wanted to go see a movie. Then I ate popcorn. Uggg.

And then my son's birthday is today and he wants ribs. Uggg.

So now I will start tomorrow and stick with it until the surgery. So that will be 18 days. That should get 10-14 lbs. Hopefully!

I know that there will be special occations (birthdays, holidays) that we have to contend with, but why can't I make it past the popcorn at a movie. My only hope is that my band does not like popcorn at all and I won't be able to eat it. I its a no-no, but I hope the band will tell me so.

By the way, do you put your weight from your scale or your doctor's scale? I am always about 4-5 lbs off from them. I dont know what to put on my ticker. I will only go to the doctor every 3 months after my two week appt, unless they weigh me at the fills, which are every 6 weeks I think.

Connie:

I had my surgery 9 months ago and I just want to tell you not to stop eating everything. The key is moderation. Try things, just a bite or two 5-7 minutes apart. Unfortunately popcorn won't be one of them. Don't deprive yourself or you will figure out a way to eat it anyway. I enjoy trying things just a bite or two but I pick my battles for example I won't waste my time on store bought items but will try a friends homemade something. I eat small portions 2.5 to 3 hours apart and I really don't have to fight hunger. I am able to resist things that I know aren't good for me. Try Isopure, it tastes like gatoraide and got me through many a day when I didn't get enough Protein in.(many flavors). Something no one told me, after a fill you will be on liguid for 24 hours. Ididn't plan for that the first time. Good luck. I don't regret my decision for a minute. I am down 50lbs and feeling great. Try eating a 4 oz yogurt taking a bite every 5 minutes for the two weeks. It fills you up and gets you in practice for eating slowly. That is the key to success.

Don't beat yourself up about slipping...it happens to us all! Start with 2 liquid protein shakes and one small meal of grilled fish/chicken and lots of veggies. I found the 4 oz. size cups of yogurt a necessity if I really needed something between. Hang in there! You will be fine.

Good advice, what protein shake do you use. I haven't found one I can tolerate. I use Isopure in the bottle. Any advise?

When I did the slim for life diet, they had some really good shakes that tastes like crystal lite and they had high protein and low carbs. You can buy them on the internet at Nashua Nutrition. I am going to get those for when I am ready for the shake stage. They are the only ones that I have found that don't taste gritty and like a protein shake. They also have other items like soups.

Good advice, what Protein shake do you use. I haven't found one I can tolerate. I use Isopure in the bottle. Any advise?

I have Muscle Milk chocolate but I just tried the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury vanilla and it is really yummy! You can order it online. They actually make special mixes for Bariatric patients. The trick I have found is to add about 1/2 of a small packet of Splenda or Truvia. No extra calories and a bit sweet. Hang in there and let us know how you are doing. I have found everyone on here really supportive.

So I started back on my diet on Monday. What ever I need on Sunday didnt do to much damage, because I am down 4 pounds this morning. I was kinda doing low carb protein shakes, with some chicken thrown in there to get some substance. I also had a suger free jello last night. 16 days and counting to surgery!

Ok. I am torn about whether to say this or not.... but here goes... If you are not required to be on a pro-op diet - why put yourself through that? You will lose weight with the band and two weeks or tortuous denial of food will only prolong the agony. The post-op stage is hard enough to handle without having been denied stuff in advance of surgery! Plus, I would do your very best not to GAIN weight before surgery but I wouldn't restrict yourself too much. What's wrong with ribs? Protein is good for you. As long as it isn't a McRib, I say go for it.

I am not trying to discourage you from trying to lose weight prior to surgery - just don't be so hard on yourself or restrictive. You will have enough of that to contend with post-op and during bandster hell!

I didn't have to go on a two diet...I was told some ppl do because it has to do something about a fatty liver. So you have to diet to reduce it because it would difficult for the doctor to insert the band around your stomach. I have changed some of my bad habits, such as eating fast, and cutting back on sweets.

So my doctor did not say anything about starting a diet, but in the paperwork it said that you should consider start to limit things and practice chewing your food good to get ready for after the band.

I really wanted to get a head start and do a two week diet anyway so that it would be less to lose afterwards. So I was going to start yesterday and did really good until hubby wanted to go see a movie. Then I ate popcorn. Uggg.

And then my son's birthday is today and he wants ribs. Uggg.

So now I will start tomorrow and stick with it until the surgery. So that will be 18 days. That should get 10-14 lbs. Hopefully!

I know that there will be special occations (birthdays, holidays) that we have to contend with, but why can't I make it past the popcorn at a movie. My only hope is that my band does not like popcorn at all and I won't be able to eat it. I its a no-no, but I hope the band will tell me so.

By the way, do you put your weight from your scale or your doctor's scale? I am always about 4-5 lbs off from them. I dont know what to put on my ticker. I will only go to the doctor every 3 months after my two week appt, unless they weigh me at the fills, which are every 6 weeks I think.

Check Yes, I know what you are saying. What I really want to do is start cutting out some of the bad things that I eat and drink. I am a really bad Diet Coke drinker (like always have one in my hand like a cigarete type person). I know that I am not going to be able to have that afterwards so I am starting to cut that out now. I am down to one the morning and one in the afternoon. Starting next week I think I will cut to decaffinated ones and then the week after that cut out all together. I WILL SO MISS MY DIET COKE

The other thing that I need to get out of my system is fast food. I;ve decided I am a convenience eater. I will always eat what I can get and eat while I am doing other things.

These are the two things that I am trying to work on before the surgery so it isnt such a shocker when I have the band. I think the band will help me with eating less, I just want to get used the good stuff that I need to eat to make it work.

And yes, I am anxious to get going on my weight loss. I will not lie about that. You call it Bandster Hell, was it worth selling your soul (or I should say your stomach) for? LOL

Good advice, what Protein shake do you use. I haven't found one I can tolerate. I use Isopure in the bottle. Any advise?

I am picky and want something that is just about as good as a Wendy's chocolate frosty. I've tried the Oh Yeah! brand of ready-to-drink shakes and "love" them (as much as you can love a Protein shake). Cold enough they are yummy and satisfy my sweet craving.

I am on the liquid diet for tow weeks before the surgery it sucks! I am hungry, bitchy, tired and ready to bite my hubby's head off if asks me one more time if I want a burger.

Connie:

I had my surgery 9 months ago and I just want to tell you not to stop eating everything. The key is moderation. Try things, just a bite or two 5-7 minutes apart. Unfortunately popcorn won't be one of them. Don't deprive yourself or you will figure out a way to eat it anyway. I enjoy trying things just a bite or two but I pick my battles for example I won't waste my time on store bought items but will try a friends homemade something. I eat small portions 2.5 to 3 hours apart and I really don't have to fight hunger. I am able to resist things that I know aren't good for me. Try Isopure, it tastes like gatoraide and got me through many a day when I didn't get enough Protein in.(many flavors). Something no one told me, after a fill you will be on liguid for 24 hours. Ididn't plan for that the first time. Good luck. I don't regret my decision for a minute. I am down 50lbs and feeling great. Try eating a 4 oz yogurt taking a bite every 5 minutes for the two weeks. It fills you up and gets you in practice for eating slowly. That is the key to success.

I am in a similar situation as the original poster and I have to say that your suggestion about eating the yogurt bites 5 minutes apart sounds like a good idea. I just went to Trader Joes and bought Fat Free Greek Yogurt cups and I think I'll do that for Breakfast tomorrow! I really intended for today to be the start of my pre-op self imposed diet but I failed because I went shopping hungry.