3 1/2 yrs ago I didn't have a pre op diet for my lapband. He told me to eat a lite dinner the nite before (went to outback and had a slab or ribs, potato, salad, and cheesecake - I guess thats what I thought lite was!). This time I thought for sure since he's taking out most of my stomach, however that I'd have to have it completely empty and have a pre op diet.

Just got an email from my nurse this morning. No pre op diet! Just liquids the day before surgery! And 4 weeks of high Protein liquids afterwards (he's very strict on the post op diet). Last time I cheated druing week 3 with mashed potatoes. I'm NOT GUNNA CHEAT this time tho cuz I'm terrified of a leak.

Yeah! I don't have to suffer for an extra 2 weeks!

Great! It is funny how all dr's are different! Hope things go well! Just listen to your dr and nut and be patient with yourself and you will do just fine! Congrats!

Yeah I didnt have to do a pre op diet either.

I had a pre-op, but only a week, with 3 days of liquids just before my date. I also find it interesting how different the regimens are for this surgery. Good luck!

Wow! That is great! I am on day 12 of a 14 day pre-op diet. While I am fine now, the first few days were rough! I hope all goes well for you. My surgery date is this Thursday at 1pm. I'm so excited!!!!

That's great! Good for you, and good luck on your new journey!