I just found out that I was approved for LapBand surgery yesterday. I am excited, I'm nervous, I'm anxious, I'm happy, so many different things are going on! I don't have a surgery date yet, but it looks like my office is booking into late July.

Some questions:

My office requires a two week liquid diet that I am dreading. I supposed it gets better as the days go on. Are there any helpful tips from anyone that is on the liquid diet to make it less... annoying? I know it is necessary for my liver to shrink and for me to be in the best shape I can be by surgery, so I guess that's a plus.

I am 270 lbs. If I consume 800-1000 calories a day (which is required) how much can I anticipate to lose in 2 weeks? My BMI is 40.2 and I am a woman, which I'm sure will have an effect on my progress.

I go out to eat and for drinks (coffee or alcohol) with my friends a lot. Of course I will not be consuming alcohol or huge meals, but how do I deal with social gatherings while on the liquid diet?

I'm sure I'll htink of my questions later. If you had to do a two week liquid diet before your lap band surgery and are around my weight, please share your experience with me! Thanks

I just found out that I was approved for LapBand surgery yesterday. I am excited, I'm nervous, I'm anxious, I'm happy, so many different things are going on! I don't have a surgery date yet, but it looks like my office is booking into late July.

Some questions:

My office requires a two week liquid diet that I am dreading. I supposed it gets better as the days go on. Are there any helpful tips from anyone that is on the liquid diet to make it less... annoying? I know it is necessary for my liver to shrink and for me to be in the best shape I can be by surgery, so I guess that's a plus.

I am 270 lbs. If I consume 800-1000 calories a day (which is required) how much can I anticipate to lose in 2 weeks? My BMI is 40.2 and I am a woman, which I'm sure will have an effect on my progress.

I go out to eat and for drinks (coffee or alcohol) with my friends a lot. Of course I will not be consuming alcohol or huge meals, but how do I deal with social gatherings while on the liquid diet?

I'm sure I'll htink of my questions later. If you had to do a two week liquid diet before your lap band surgery and are around my weight, please share your experience with me! Thanks

Congratulations or the approval!!! I started out at 271 and in 2 weeks I was down to 256. I wasnt restricted to a certain amount of calories. I had to do 2 Protein shakes a day and Soup for the other meal. I could also have sugar free Jello and pudding in between which really helped with cravings. By the 2nd week I didnt have many cravings anymore. I think part of that was the motivation of seeing the pounds starting to disappear. As far as the social aspect I totally understand. I go out several times a week. I had to make myself stay in for those 2 weeks because I knew I couldnt not eat or drink alcohol if I was with all my friends. I went out tonight for the first time since surgery and I did really well. I think alot of it just depends on how determined you are. You will do great and good luck!!!!

Email me...kissarmy914@yahoo.com my friend sells visalus & it was approved at my dr office & hospital for it's exceptional nutrion value but most of all it's awesome taste! I will get you with her & she can answer all ??? on oi as it is the best out there!!! It is good for pre/ op diets, any liquid one, or even people not getting banded to lose weight.

Which products are you referring to?

Protein shakes - depends on the brand, I get mine off of walmart.com, I see a lot of people buy unjury shakes on a website and they seem to be popular. Try looking at one of the old threads about Protein Shakes (just search it on here) LOTS of shake ideas will come up and where you

can buy.

Hi Shauna, just check out my post for Visalus...I left out that you can add stuff to it to make it be different flavors w/o buying different flavors. I put sugar free apple sauce cup & some sprinkles of cinnamon sugar in it & had apple pie! You can do ch cocoa, add frozen strawberries, the list is long w/ lots of variety...such as adding a banana to it and it fills you up but with great nutrition & taste!

Crystal light - most grocery stores, once again walmart, kroger...etc

I'm not sure if there were other products you were wondering about, if you have others, feel free to ask and I'll help you (or someone else will read and help)

Thanks guys! I am finding sites that sell this stuff and getting lots of samples.

I was banded 4/28/11 and my pre-op diet was liquids for 3 days and of course liquids after the banding. One thing I did was buy vanilla protein powder and used different kinds of extract to change the taste. I didn't get sick of the shakes at all. Good luck with the surgery, follow the rules and you will be fine. I'm down 32lbs.