So tomorrow I start my diet to loose 20 pounds and get the liver ready for surgery.

High protein, no carbs and no sugar. Along with no caffeine. Wish me luck!

You can do it!!!!! But the first 4-5 days suck....bad.....just remember its temporary and SO much easier post-op!!! Good luck!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 219

It's hard the first week then I was so happy got so used to eating healthy & enjoy it.

So tomorrow I start my diet to loose 20 pounds and get the liver ready for surgery.

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Yes I totally Agree. First couple of days were horrible for me but it got so much better and I did so much better than I would have imagined. Best wishes:)

I'm not suppose to start my liquid diet until the 21st. I decided to start yesterday with just two shakes and then a sensible dinner. Then on the 21st, just shakes ALL DAY!! I must say that they fill me up and I have plenty of energy. This is only the second day though!!

Day 5 of my diet. Things are well and I bring my lunch everyday. Today at work they are suppling pizza for everyone. None for me!!!! But I do admit, it smells good.

My surgery is June 21st and my pre-op diet starts May 23rd. Four weeks seemed like a long time until my surgeon said "If you can't stick to the 4-week plan when you know you are having surgery, then why should I believe that you are ready for the life-long commitment that comes with RNY?"

My diet is 3-4 Protein shakes and 1 lean protein meal for dinner. I can also have sugar-free beverages and Jello. My doctor said that his pre-op diet is as much about helping with post-op "head hunger" as it is about shrinking the liver.