I'm on day 10 of a 14-day pre-op diet. The pre-op diet my doc uses consists of only 3 Protein shakes, 1 Protein Bar and unlimited sugar-free Jello and/or popsickles. On Tuesday 9/13 I weighed in at 10 pounds less than I did on 9/06 -- and was really excited! But today, I'm actually UP 3 pounds from my 9/13 total. Freaking OUT!! How can you possibly be eating nothing but Protein Shakes and GAIN weight?? I'm anxious that my doc will cancel the surgery -- she's been a real stickler for rules. (No diet sodas or carbonated drinks, no smokers, no marijuana - LOTS of pre-surgery hurdles to jump (EKG, blood work, pap smear, mammogram, colonoscopy, chest Xray on....and on...and on...and on. It took me from February to September to get a consultation.

Surgery is scheduled for September 2, and I'm so worried that she'll cancel on me.

Anyone else gain weight on a pre-op diet?? Any suggestions?? I've cancelled out all but 2 very small (1/8 cup) additions of SF jello, but still on the upswing.

I am going for 2nd endoscopy wed, but i did have some stomach issues , and I did all my yearly tests colonoscopy etc etc before they cut on me I wanted to make sure I am good on the inside, at 58, its best to check, I do hope I do not agin weight w the shakes, but mr Dr also insists i get from him. I think that way, they know you taking the right stuff to soften that liver,

I am praying for an October band, I am ready! soo ready.. see my surgeon oct 4 for final weight in and insurance submission... Lord take it to that insurance lady who approves in 2 days---- yes yes. congrats on those banded, how are you doing "Mischief"?

2 Weeks before my surgery I was also put on a liquid diet. It was the HMR which was 500 caleries per day. nothing else, no jello, no nothing. I lost 10 pounds by surgery. one warning i gained 5 pounds the day after surgery from just liquid and jello but now 8 days after I lost 3 addition lbs from my surgery date. And my band did not even get a fill yet. So hang in there. Trick is eat right, do not nash, and excercise.

Well, my surgery took place despite my weight gain. I literally STARVED myself for the final 3 days of my pre-op diet, drinking almost zero -- this resulted in a net weight loss. Surgery happened on Tuesday, September 20 and I am now BANDED. The surgery went off fairly well - I was able to get up and about walking on my own - pain was not too bad. A bit of discomfort, especially in the incision where the port is located. The only problem I had was with the oral pain meds -- when I swallowed the meds hit the band and just STUCK there. Burned like mad. It just wasn't worth taking them - so I decided to stick with just ice bags and forgo the pain meds.

Now the real work truly begins -- I'm hoping that this "tool" will help me to FINALLY get control of my weight. I've been overweight to obese my entire 56 years - and am really ready to be over it.

Luck go all others as they begin this journey.

You and I have much in common:) My surgery is next Wednesday...Please let me know how you're doing...