I am having my surgery with Dr Nick on the 11th and I am on the 2 week 1200 calorie pre-op diet and it is sooooo hard. If the shakes were better, then it wouldn't be so bad, but it is hard to get those BA shakes down without gagging towards the end. At least the bars are somewhat tastier.

I stay hungry thoughout the day, my mind thinking of all the "good" food out there. Any suggestions on those nasty shakes?

Awesome guys! Thanks and luck to you all!

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It isn't forever. Be strong because there will be other stresses with the band. Have you tried "other" brands? My Dr. Does Not sell anything. He is board certified general surgery. I had to go on Atkins type low carb diet two weeks before getting my band I'm 7 weeks post op and had my first fill yesterday. I've lost 18 Lbs., BUT... 9 of those were Pre op. don't believe everything you read on this site. Trust your self, be aware of your body and use your sense. Every Dr. Is different, just as You are. Good luck to you. We didn't gain weight in a day, and probably not in a year. Slowly and patiently works. Not "diets" and not fads.