Starting to get a little nervous. People have been trying to talk me out of doing it for the last week, including wife.

One question I have is in regard to the "pre-op diet" people are talking about. I was not given one. You guys know pros and cons?

Starting to get a little nervous. People have been trying to talk me out of doing it for the last week, including wife.

One question I have is in regard to the "pre-op diet" people are talking about. I was not given one. You guys know pros and cons?

the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver so it's easier for the surgeon and for you. also helps to get a few pounds off before the surgery. I think they also do it so you get used to smaller amounts of food and being on the protein shakes... i am on day 8 of my pre op diet and i can eat very little and drink my shakes and i get full pretty easily... i couldn't if i wasn't on this diet

and as far as people talking you out of this, don't let them... this will be a life changing thing that will make a better you... so good luck to you hope this helped!

the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver so it's easier for the surgeon and for you. also helps to get a few pounds off before the surgery. I think they also do it so you get used to smaller amounts of food and being on the protein shakes... i am on day 8 of my pre op diet and i can eat very little and drink my shakes and i get full pretty easily... i couldn't if i wasn't on this diet

and as far as people talking you out of this, don't let them... this will be a life changing thing that will make a better you... so good luck to you hope this helped!

Thanks. That really helps

I wasnt put on a pre-op diet and in fact ate a few slices of pizza at night just before I was cut off. Good luck with your surgery and let us know how you are doing!

Best of luck!!!!

I was not put on a specific "pre-op diet" but I was asked to lose anywhere from 10-25 lbs so technically I did have to diet just not liquid like some. My surgery is also in the morning @7:30am. I wish you the best of luck and remember that you are the only person that can decide what is right or wrong for you. You have consciously made this decision knowing that is the best option for YOU. I too have caught a little flack from certain people and I came to the realization that everybody is going to "know someone who knows someone" who had a bad experience. That is what all of the testing you go through is for. To make sure you are physically and mentally ready to make this change. Bottom line they are not comfortable because they are not educated enough in the process or do not know specifically how your weight effects your every day life. They will lighten up with your success. Once again GOOD LUCK!!!

~Pam

Starting to get a little nervous. People have been trying to talk me out of doing it for the last week, including wife.

One question I have is in regard to the "pre-op diet" people are talking about. I was not given one. You guys know pros and cons?

By now you have had your surgery, I hope you are doing well and post your progress. I will be having my surgery Monday. I've been on a liquid diet all week. Every Dr. is different just follow his instructions.

I was not put on a specific "pre-op diet" but I was asked to lose anywhere from 10-25 lbs so technically I did have to diet just not liquid like some. My surgery is also in the morning @7:30am. I wish you the best of luck and remember that you are the only person that can decide what is right or wrong for you. You have consciously made this decision knowing that is the best option for YOU. I too have caught a little flack from certain people and I came to the realization that everybody is going to "know someone who knows someone" who had a bad experience. That is what all of the testing you go through is for. To make sure you are physically and mentally ready to make this change. Bottom line they are not comfortable because they are not educated enough in the process or do not know specifically how your weight effects your every day life. They will lighten up with your success. Once again GOOD LUCK!!!

~Pam

Hey How you doing? By now you should be a bandster!! Just checking to see how you are feeling!

I feel fantastic! Much easier to deal with than I thought it would have been. Can't wait to see where this takes me

Hey How you doing? By now you should be a bandster!! Just checking to see how you are feeling!

I feel fantastic! Much easier to deal with than I thought it would have been. Can't wait to see where this takes me

Awesome just what I wanted to hear you say!!

Hope to hear you all are well! If support needed, please come to the board here.

I feel fantastic! Much easier to deal with than I thought it would have been. Can't wait to see where this takes me

That's great to hear - hang in there.