So as I previously mentioned my surgery date was 7 Sept. I have already been on protein shakes for 3 weeks. Just advised today my new date is 5 Oct due to circumsatances out of my control. Then my Dr looked at me and said protein shakes for another 5 weeks, and nothing else. 2 months worth of pre-op diet. By the time my surgery date comes not sure if I will even want it anymore! It seemed as if my Dr didn't understand when I told him that I was psychologically prepared for Sept! Seems to think this is no big deal! Not a happy camper today.

Wow....five more weeks really? That seems excessive. Hope you get through it!

I can really understand your frustration my surgery was postponed for 4 months. I actually did a Protein shake for Breakfast and dinner with a low cal/fat high protein lunch (chicken breast) for several months. I am not a doctor so take my comments with a grain of salt. The preop diet is about forcing the body to burn fat. One of the best ways to do that is cutting out carbs almost completely. Eating 3 oz of a solid protein (low/no fat, no breading) for lunch isn't much different than having a Protein Shake.

If it makes you feel any better my doctor puts some people on a 500 calorie liquid diet for MONTHS before surgery.

Appreciate the support. I guess I felt it was a kick in the teeth seeing as I'm already down 18 lbs. I suppose with another 5 weeks I can look at that as a challenge and see how much more I can drop!

Appreciate the support. I guess I felt it was a kick in the teeth seeing as I'm already down 18 lbs. I suppose with another 5 weeks I can look at that as a challenge and see how much more I can drop!

With that attitude, there will be nothing that will keep you from being successful. I mean that...as it's frequently our thinking which gets us into trouble.

I feel your disappointment...for different medical reasons, my surgery was delayed for over a year. The delay only made my resolve to be successful that much stronger.

Best wishes...

sounds like once you do finally have your surgery you will be well prepared! i feel for you tho. im only thru one day of the pre op diet and cant imagine doing this for 13 more days.

your post gave me perspective, so thanks. hang in there!!

p.s. tell me it gets easier by at least the second week!!

I suppose it does get easier. It has become routine for me. Just frustrating that I'm now consuming shakes for 5 extra weeks. I miss the taste of food but i dont crave it. The weight continues to drop anyway. Good luck with your journey. Tks for the support!

Keep up the good work Bruce. I know that it has to be really tough, just keep your eye on the prize!

So, I saw your post yesterday and discussed it with my nutritionist yesterday afternoon. She said that pre-op diets are generally not necessary and that yours (with the extention) was pure torture. She suggested you discussing it with your doctor again...it just isn't realistic.

That sucks!

My doctor only needs his patients to start a pre-op diet 3 days prior to surgery in order to keep the liver from being enlarged for visual purposes during the surgery.

5 weeks of liquids seems way over the top. I cannot believe any nutritionist or doctor would require that of a band patient... Wow. I'm so sorry. But if you can get through that, the recovery itself will be a breeze in comparison.