HI,

This is my first post. I have been reading posts on here for about a month. I am scheduled for Lap Band surgery in 8 days. Most other patients I have talked to did NOT have a 10 Day clear liquid fast. It is literally SOOOO gross! I feel like I am going to puke all the time. I have the most discusting tast in my mouth no matter how many times I brush my teeth. Just hoping someone on here has done the same thing. I am only really hungry at night, and let me tell you that chicken broth does nothing to fill you up. I am having my surgery done by Dr. Srikanth in Federal Way ( WA ) Anyone gone thru this and any suggestions on how to not literally rip my hair out of my head.

Thanks so much,

Janette :)

I would honestly KILL for something solid! Even shredded wheat. I am not really hungry anymore. I just feel kind of wierd, a bit out of it...........like I have taken cold medicine, but I havent. I am sure that is from the changes my body is going through. I am sure I am not getting enough water...I try, but it seems to make me feel sick. I am on day 5 of my 10 day liquid diet. Tomorrow I am having an Endoscopy of my stomach. YIKES! At least the fasting before wont be a problem! LOL! Anyone else have that particular test? Also, I am low in iron so I am going to get iron infusions (5) One today and one right before my surgery. Seems like so much stuff to do before surgery. I guess I am a little "emotional" at this point...lol (duh). I have only had one small meltdown so far............My husband is out of town ( which might be good for his sake) but I talked to him on the phone and started crying like a baby......lol! I bet he thinks I am nuts. I am getting banded on the 25th. Just want to get it done and over with already. I am sure you gals know whats thats like. Thanks for letting me rant!!!!

Janette :faint: :hungry: :cry :eek:

Whoa!!!!! This is the first I'm hearing of all the liquid diets. No one mentioned any of this in my seminar.The nutritionist didn't mention it either. So what exactly is this for? Shrinking my liver??????

I was put on a 3 week liver shrinking diet (OptiFast) I cannot honestly remember how I got through it, but I wanted to wish you all the best of luck!

I see we're going to the same Dr, Janette- I havent been scheduled yet but he told me I'd be going on a liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery! It does seem like a long time! Im sure I'll be saying the same things you are when I get there! Hang in there!

HI,

This is my first post. I have been reading posts on here for about a month. I am scheduled for Lap Band surgery in 8 days. Most other patients I have talked to did NOT have a 10 Day clear liquid fast. It is literally SOOOO gross! I feel like I am going to puke all the time. I have the most discusting tast in my mouth no matter how many times I brush my teeth. Just hoping someone on here has done the same thing. I am only really hungry at night, and let me tell you that chicken broth does nothing to fill you up. I am having my surgery done by Dr. Srikanth in Federal Way ( WA ) Anyone gone thru this and any suggestions on how to not literally rip my hair out of my head.

Thanks so much,

Janette :target:

Hi Janette,

I am doing it right now, not fun! Today is day 3 and I am hungry. A good broth I found is Better than Bouillion. I agree, it is not very filling. I am glad to see that someone else had to do the 10 day liquid fast. Thought I was the only one not having so much fun with it. I'm told it gets easier as the days go on though, perhaps my body will adjust. My friend went through this about a month ago (with my same surgeon), and she said by the end of about Day 3, things weren't so bad.

Well, by now you are already banded, and hopefully doing great.

Cindy

<p>Today is day 8 of the liquid diet for me. I am amazed that I have endured it this long. My surgery is on the 10th and even though these 8 days have gone by pretty quickly, it still feels lightyears away. I have no idea how I am suriving this liquid stuff, but I am. I think I am just so excited by finally having a chance at winning this lifelong battle that the thought and vision of that accomplishment tastes better than any solid food that I want to eat. I really don't feel like I'm starving. I really haven't even met my daily quota of liquids yet. But I do what I can. This had really made me realize how attatched I have been to food. I can't really look forward to it like I use to. It's like it was such a major part of my agenda and now it's gone. Mentally, I feel so much stronger because I've been able to make peace with this transition. It's wierd that I've been so good and so committed to this, but all the other much less restrictive diets never worked. Go figure? I'm having the Upper GI testing done tomorrow morning. They told me I have to fast after midnight. Ha! Bid deal!</p>

Hi All. Day 10 of this liquid diet for me. Tomorrow is my big day! I am so excited but nervous too. Going this morning for my pre op appt with the surgeon. I know I have lost but I have no idea how much. I have been drinking ISOPURE which has helped. I dont feel as hungry when I get my protien in. Have a great day everyone. Wishing you all the best!!

Susan

I had to go on a liquid diet 14 days prior to surgery too. I was banded on April 30, 2007 and when i went for my final weigh in on the 27th I had already lost 25 lbs.

It has been 4 days since my surgery. And the hardest part so far is getting the 64oz of Water down. I love the Protein drink that I take it is Nu-Tek Pro 5 in chocolate flavor...it tastes like nestle quick chocolate milk and in 10 oz of skim milk i place 2 scoops and that covers me with 64 grams of protein.

Best of luck to all

Congrats on the weight loss. Hey were do you get that protein mix? I am using a whey protein mix but am always looking for something else. Thanks

Susan

I got it at a store called Max Muscle...but it this product is NOT on their web site www.MaxMuscle.com. But it is on the web site www.nuteknutrition.com, this is the best product ever. There are so many flavors, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, bananna, and Cookies and cream.

Best of Luck

Hi everyone,

I got the ok from OSU Medical Center yesterday:clap2: so next week I start my 4 weeks of classes with the Dietian. By next week I should have a surgery date. The wait is finally over. I have been on pins and needles for the past month waiting for the aproval from the sugeon. I did not have to wait for insurance approval since I am a self -pay. I think this next month will go really fast as I learn about changing my eating habits and how to eat with the band so I don't have any problems. Everyone at OSU medical center has been so nice and very helpful.

Ok I have a question how do you get those nice tickers in your posts and where do you get them.

Kathy

Hey thanks wolfmaydn. I will check it out.

Tyanna---congrats on the approval!!!

I did not have to do a clear liquid diet pre-op but unfortunately it doesnt get better after the surgery your on liquids for 2 weeks post op for healing. its hard but really worth it. and that taste in your mouth is normal, its your body digesting food. . . gastric by-pass pts experience "plastic" breath a lot after their surgery, im not too informed about that but i do know it is linked to their surgery type.

I have my consultation with the surgeon and nutritionist yesterday. I am still waiting to be banded but they gave me all the pre op and post op information already. They told me 2 weeks prior to surgery I have to do a clear liquid diet and then 2 weeks post op it will be clear liquid. After this then another 2-4 weeks on mushies. They did tell me 'you will definately loss weight during these 6-8 weeks.' Yeah do ya think?!?! HAHA I am not looking forward to that but I am willing to do anything I need to do to feel like a 34 year old healthy mother.

I'm on day two and my breath got really, really bad today! My tongue tastes horrible so I can imagine what my breath must smell like. I don't think gum even touches this stuff. Does it last the whole time you are on liquids? That's six weeks for me!! By the way, I love my protein drinks and my doc won't let us have milk or fruit in ours. . . . not fair.