So the nutritionalist wants me to start the pre op diet Aug 9 and go for my last Ins required weigh in Aug 19. Has anyone else had to do the pre op diet so early? I was told I would have a 3wk pre op diet and I'm scheduled for banding Sept 27 so it's going to be a really long pre op diet I guess :/

I am thinking of starting the diet tomorrow what's a couple days early going to hurt right?

Wow that is long! I did not have to change by diet just the day before surgery. However I was eating a very healthy diet and workout program. I was told that she wish more people did so much prior to surgery it would make her job easier! My guess they are just trying to drop a few more pounds maybe?. just a guess on my part however. Blessings to you as you move forward in your journey!

My BMI is 55

My weight did go up a little so she wants me to get back to my initial weigh in (357lbs)

I am not looking forward to it being this long BUT I will do it

All for the ultimate success in the long run. Good luck to you!

i had a all liquid pre op for 2 1/2 weeks til surgery and then 2 weeks after.. its hard but it is doable... (my starting BMI was 62)...after the first 4/5 days, it was not that bad...i learned very quick what head hunger was vs being truly hungry......and believe it or not, you won't starve to death (trust me i thunk that more then once during that time).....just do the best you can.....all you can do..(it is to prepare your liver for surgery and so it is a must)..

I'm on day four of my pre-op diet, and it is not bad at all. Actually I'm finding that I am less hungry every day, I can't believe that I'm not hungry!!!! I'm having a hard time getting down enough protein, the 60-70 grams a day. I'm stopping by the health food today to get some unflavored protein to put into things to bulk up the protein. I've actually lost eight pounds. I am shocked at loosing weight AND not feeling hungry, that is not something I'm used to. My doctor only required me to be on the pre-op diet 10 days.

I did preop diet 2 weeks. Mine consisted of liquid protein drinks 4 x per day for 3 days then I could substitute one protein drink with a garden fresh salad daily starting day 4. I wasnt hungy at all. I can only find my protein drinks at Sams and they are Premier protein with 30g protein 1gm sugar and 160 calories. They come in choc and vanilla. I was taking in less than 700 calories a day and lost about 12 or 13 lbs preop. I was told its to get the fat out of the liver to reduce risk of damaging the liver during surgery. The weight loss feels good though.

SandyM I am also using the Premier Protein drinks! I have decided that today will be day one. I am off today and its harder to be good when I'm off and cooking for my kids it will be a good challenge for me! Weighed myself this am (355.6lb) so I can track and watch the weight fall off! That's a big motivator for me! I know with everyone support I can do this!

Thank you everyone!

So far so good I think! I have had one protein shake and one Atkins bar and lots of water

I'm going this weekend to Sam's to check out the premier shakes. I'm loving the Muscle Milk Vanilla favored, it is just like a creamy milkshake!!! My doctor said today that I can make my own soups as long as they are blended down to liquid, made a roasted cauliflower soup tonight that was amazing, even in a completely liquid form. Went in for my pre-op appt today with the doctor and all of the pre-op testing went well and I'm reading to go on the 12th. We have to be at the hospital by 7 AM and surgery is scheduled for 9 AM. He said, without complications, of which he was doubtful, I should be home by suppertime. My husband is home on leave and has to return on the 14th, so I'm going to enjoy every moment of him being home and me starting on this amazing journey.

I'm glad your husband is home and can be there for the surgery! How long is your pre op diet?

I'm doing good even took the kids thru a drive thru and drank my hake while they had the most tummy smelling hamburgers lol I am ending my night with 850cal total for the day! I do have a headache, but I always have some type of headache due to having pseudotumor cerebri and its down to the last few days of the kids being home so any one of those three could be the culprit!

Tomorrow will be another test as work will be providing cake for a coworkers birthday ill just have to say no!

Question since you have seen your dr. Can you have iced coffee on the liquid diet? I'm sure it's a no but a girl has to ask lol

I'm glad your husband is home and can be there for the surgery! How long is your pre op diet?

I'm doing good even took the kids thru a drive thru and drank my hake while they had the most tummy smelling hamburgers lol I am ending my night with 850cal total for the day! I do have a headache' date=' but I always have some type of headache due to having pseudotumor cerebri and its down to the last few days of the kids being home so any one of those three could be the culprit!

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I know you didn't ask me this question, but I will say I never gave up my coffee. If you use sugar you'll prob want to sub sweetener

Any reply is always welcome! Good to know! I have been getting the iced coffee with skim milk and Splenda. I am trying to make better choices