hello my name is Amanda im 22 and about 100pounds over weight and was wondering what type of pre op diet i would have to be on if i was to get banded

Unfortunately we can't answer that because every surgeon is different and has different required diets. Some don't have a pre op diet at all.

Your best bet is to contact your surgeon specifically and ask what he/she requires.

Missy is correct (as always - geesh, this woman is FULL of knowledge ) each surgeon is different. My own doctor said it goes patient by patient for him; I didn't have to do any pre-op diet but I opted to do one on my own, just to get geared up for the post-op diet. I started 12 days before surgery with Protein shakes all day then a light salad at night, then at 5 days pre-op I went to all skim milk or Protein Shakes. I think a good pre-op diet gets you ready for the liquids post-op.

Also - Missy - If I haven't told you lately - you're awesome and so inspiring. Thank you for being so active on this website and sharing your knowledge/experience with others.

mine wanted me to loss 5-10 pounds in a week with protien drinks only... I couldnt do it and he didnt even ask me

line dancer

My surgery is scheduled for nov 7. My pre op diet consists of 1-2 protein shakes a day, all the sugar free jello, chicken broth, or diet drinks I want. 8 oz of skim milk or cottage cheese daily, and two cups of fresh fruit. Good luck! I'm excited and ready to makes some change in my life!

Also - Missy - If I haven't told you lately - you're awesome and so inspiring. Thank you for being so active on this website and sharing your knowledge/experience with others.

Awwww thank you!!! :wub:

thank you all fir the good info... i have to really start thinking about doing some things to change my life and lose some weight.... im tired of not being able to run around with my 3yr old some without being out of breath and beat in 5 minutes and now i have a four month old daughter as well....than u all again....dies anybody know of any surgeons near Cleveland or akron Ohio

I'm a little biased as this was my surgeon, but Dr. Trace Curry has an office in Columbus and Cincinnati. I don't know Ohio that well, but I think Akron is not too far away. I'm in Northern Kentucky, so I went through the Cincinnati office.

I wasn't told to do any diet pre op. Just told to eat a light dinner the night before and nothing after midnight. I went to Outback for ribs. I considered that lite 3 yrs ago!

Marci

My surgeon put me on no carbs for 2 weeks then liquids only 2 days prior to surgery.