I'm scheduled to be banded on 12/26 at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh. I started the process last year and backed out the first time. I have resolved some issues and I'm now moving forward. I'm out of my mind nervous but trying to think of all the positives. Last time I weighed in I was 265ish and my goal weight is 150. I read alot about pre-op diets and I havent been told about any pre-op diet. Is this normal??? I was kind of hoping I could eat xmas day, lol, but if not oh well.

Welcome to bandland. Take it one day at a time.

My surgery date is Dec. 19th. I am on day 2 of the 2 week pre-op liquid diet and it is a struggle. I am not a fan of the shakes (tried 5 flavors so far). It's more of a consistency thing with me. I'm going to keep messing with how I make them and hope for the best. Also, plan on making some homemade broths too. I would kill for a chicken breast right now. I know I could have one and be fine, but since my surgeon requires a liquid only diet, I am going to stick to the rules. It's tough, especially knowing that so many other people do not have the same requirement and do fine. It's more of a mental thing though. If I "cheat" on this rule, then I'm giving myself permission to "cheat" on other things too. And this needs to be different.

My surgery date is Dec. 19th. I am on day 2 of the 2 week pre-op liquid diet and it is a struggle. I am not a fan of the shakes (tried 5 flavors so far). It's more of a consistency thing with me. I'm going to keep messing with how I make them and hope for the best. Also, plan on making some homemade broths too. I would kill for a chicken breast right now. I know I could have one and be fine, but since my surgeon requires a liquid only diet, I am going to stick to the rules. It's tough, especially knowing that so many other people do not have the same requirement and do fine. It's more of a mental thing though. If I "cheat" on this rule, then I'm giving myself permission to "cheat" on other things too. And this needs to be different.

The pre op diet is h*ll, no matter what version you have to do. I had a two shake, one lean and green plan for three weeks. Not awful but tedious as all get out. The first few days were the hardest, then I got into a routine and it got easier. When I wanted to do something srupid, I reminded myself what I was working towards and that the last thing I wanted was to wake up after surgery with no band because my liver was too big because I didn't stay the course. That kept me on track.

Hang in there! It's only two weeks. You can do it!