So I have just finished my 6 months under my doctor and nutritionist. I have 1 last appointment with my Doc nest Thurs, then they will be submitting my request to the Insurance Company. I have read on here that a lot of people had Pre-Op diets. My question was,

When did you find out about the pre-op diet? What was the purpose of the diet? Do you still do the diet if you lose weight prior to your Band date.

Thank you again for the support and the knowledge that you are all sharing! <3 I appreciate it! I just want to be successful in the journey!

GIve*LOVE*Back - Diana

I found out about the Pre-op liquid diet about 9 days before my surgery, diet was for 7 days. It's a liquid diet so there is not any solids in your stomach so it will be smaller when they do the surgery. I've heard of people losing about 5 pounds or so during this week, which will help your surgery and recovery go smoother. Good luck with your surgery! Keep us posted and let us know if you have any other questions!

New Me-

Thank you for the info! I can't wait to get this process started! It sound like the Pre-Op is similar to the Post- Op diet. I have to remember to take this whole processes patiently. Thank you again! and I look forward to using this site as a tool to be successful I appreciate you!

My pre-op diet lasted for 3 weeks due to my BMI. The doctor basically told me if I didn't follow it, my liver would not shrink enough and he would not be able to do the surgery. I was given advance notice so I was able to try different shakes to see what worked for me. I lost close to 20 pounds on that diet alone? That was a shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and a small, nutritious meal for dinner. SF popcicles were my snack. I even cheated a few times and had a few turkey sausage links as snack.

After surgery, it was kind of trial and error for me. The gas sucks. I am 8 days post op and I think have finally gotten rid of it. I could barely walk it hurt so much but, thanks to someone who posted advice on this board, a rocking chair really helped work the gas out. That and Milk of Magnesia.

I am doing mushies right now and eating a banana. I have been munching on this poor thing for about 30 minutes because I have to take such little bitty bites.

Good luck to you!

fostermamma...

I have not heard about the rocking chair! I will have to remember that. I have heard people trying anything from walking to a stationary bike to help get rid of the gas pains. I have heard everyone raving about SF popsicles. Who has the best ones? You are not the only person to share that secret. Thank you so much. Congrats on your recent band! You enjoy that banana... And thank you again.

My pre op diet was two weeks and the same as above--proteing shakes for B and L and a low carb/fat dinner. I lost 18 pounds and followed it religiously because of the liver being too large scare!!