I posted this in the general forum too and didn't get any responses yet and I thought maybe I posted in the wrong area so I posted it here too.

I am having terrible trouble staying on my preop diet. liquids are just not filling enough. I am doing Protein shakes and am allowed lean meat and veggies. I have been drinking bullion and alot of Water but I have cheated a few times. I have only lost a few lbs and my surgery is this friday.

I am so disappointed in myself!!!

Am I really going to be able to do the band if I can't stay on the pre op diet???

Teresa

Kirstin, I will start my pre-op diet in two weeks and am really dreading it! I too will be banded my Dr. Ortiz. Is the pre-op diet really bad? I was told that you can eat dinner the night before surgery, is that correct? I'm afraid it will cause more gas problems after surgery, what do you think?

okiegirl

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For me the pre-op has been horrible. Some people don't have a problem with it, but I sure have. Dr. Ortiz's patients are allowed a Slimfast for breakfast, one for lunch, and one for dinner, along with "greens". I've quit smoking also so that makes it even worse for me. But I'm trudging through....only a couple more days.

YES...we can eat dinner the night before surgery and I plan on doing it!:clap2:

Actually, I've lost 7 lbs already since doing the pre-op so I plan on ditching this slimfast on Sunday evening and going to get some Sushi. I leave monday for an extra day in Mexico so after Sunday night I'm pretty much done in my mind.

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Kirsten, I'm right there with you being miserable! I'm getting banded the day before you and am ready to eat my arm. I'm sooooo tired and so ready to eat something salty. I'm tired of SlimFast. I have to do clear liquids the day before surgery and I'm actually looking forward to it since it won't be sweet! How sad is that? I've been trying to sit at the table with dh and the kids while they have dinner, but last night I had to leave the table because I was afraid I was going to rip my son's hotdog out of his hands!

Hang in there, we're in the home stretch now and it'll be worth it in the end, right?

Yes, it will be worth it! This morning I haven't had my "breakfast". I'm at the point where I think I'd rather starve and not drink another Slimfast. I'm hungry but just don't think I'll be able to get it down.

Hi Kirsten,

You are almost there--just a few more days till your surgery. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised with how easy the surgery goes. I had a perfect experience with Dr.Ortiz, him and his staff are the best. The worst part is what you are going thru and then it gets much easier--really. You are not so darn hungry all the time. Plus, you do get to eat whatever you want the night before and that was awesome for me. I ordered a large meatlovers pizza and split it with hubby--probably not the best thing in the world but after being on liquids for a week I felt I had deserved it! And Dr.Ortiz said my liver looked great so no damage done. I also had Mexican that afternoon after I got my bloodwork done. Good luck on your surgery!!

~Liz~

03/10/06

241/177/160

5'7''

Thanks Kristen! Maybe it won't be all that bad. I'm sure I can make it, but I sure am dreading it !! I don't know if this has been asked before, but does Dr. Ortiz fill the band any after placement? Or is it just placed and then after several weeks you go for a fill ?

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Banding- Sept 1st

Dr. Ortiz TJ Mexico

I'm on day four of my 2 week pre- op full liquid (no sugar) diet and I'm ready be done already. Some of you are saying you only have a one week pre-op that'd be wonderfull! Last night I almost cheated but I didn't. The hunger pains drive me insane! Does anyone else have a job where they are active all day?? I found that I get very sick while at work because of the low sugar intake and my stomach hunger pains put together, any suggestions?

My surgery is Aug 22nd with Dr Stanish in Merrillville, IN, 5 lbs lost in 4 days NOT TOO BAD!

I am not on a pre op diet either...now before you get pissed at me (LOL) I'm saying this to explain that I'm sure you'll be fine if you're not sticking to your diet exactly. All doctors ask for different things. Just do the best you can. I'm sure you'll be okay.

Boy I know what you mean, when I was on the pre-op I wanted to killllllllllll everyone with what they thought was good advice. Lets face it food is food is food, and we believe that we not only need it but we WANT it.

But I realized that I got this way BIG due to the fact that my will power was not there. I fought the good fignt and stayed with the plan and now not four months later I am DOWN 86lbs, four pant sizes and three shirt sizes. The battle is worth it no matter who you kill to get there.............

Good luck and keep us posted.d

Ortiz peeps: Could you do something other than Slim Fast? I find it so overly sweet and fake. Could you do a whey Protein shake that gives you a little more staying power and isn't so gaggy? Maybe toss a wee little spoonful of Peanut Butter into a vanilla Protein Shake?!

Hang in there. I'm not in your shoes yet...but I will be!

I just finished my first day of my pre-pre-op diet. I have to lose 5% of my body weight (12lbs) by my consultation with the surgeon, Sept. 11. Protein shake for Breakfast, fish and vegetables for lunch and 3 oz steak (yeah, I know, not the best choice, but still protein) for dinner. And GALLONS of Crystal Light in between.

He pretty strict. No 5% loss, surgery is postponed. After the consultation, 9 days later is the surgery.

It's not too bad right now but my diet history is far from stellar and I'm a little concerned.

I am starting my full 2-week liquid only pre-op diet tomorrow. I, too, feel very ill when I am hungry, get terrible migraines and stomach gets sick feeling too. This should be an interesting two weeks. My poor poor family, and I have PMS on top of that :faint: .

Hat's off to you all. I am impressed with your strengths and support. I have completed my tests and psyc eval. The insurance approval is in, and now to the surgeon for scheduling.

What a great group! Hope to be banded (and bonded) with you all in September....