I am being banded on May 31st... I begin my pre-op liquid diet on Monday, I have to loose 12-15 lbs. Any suggestions from all of you who have been there and done that? I need help... how did you do it? Only liquids, I know I have to after my surgery, but to think about it now makes me want to eat more... LOL!

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! I love this site! :clap2:

There's really not an easy way to get through the liquid diet....but as the days go on, it does get easier. I bought some bottles of juice at GNC called Zero carb IsoPure. It has 40 g. of protein per 20 oz. bottle, the protein helps curb the hunger. It is really best to drink half the bottle in the morning and half in the afternoon. So you get full benefit from the protein, according to the dietician. Expect to have a pretty good headache, I did. Everyone kept telling me it was caffeine withdrawals, but I don't drink caffeine. I think it was stress from me freaking out about not having food. When you think you are going to "lose it" and binge, go take a walk, or do something crafty that requires both hands so you can't eat! The weight you will lose quickly will help with the determination, and as I said it gets easier as the days go on. It is a great help to the Dr. if you follow your diet, it makes his job easier, and your recovery easier. Good Luck, LBT will be here if it seems overwhelming!!! Hang tough!!

Kat