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Day 1 of my pre-op diet, and SO many questions



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Wonderful to read everybody's Story. August 13 is my Banding

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I am currently on my pre op diet, my banding date is July 31st, I both excited and nervous.

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I did the slimfast high Protein shakes. They were actually pretty delicious. I still do a shake for Breakfast. During the liquid diet, I did 4 shakes and lived on chicken broth, sugar free Jello and ice pops. You'll get through it, just try to stay positive :)[/quote

My nutritionist told me not to drink slim fast cause the tend to add weight. I use the chike Protein Shakes and the vanilla and chocolate are very good.

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Congrats to you as well!

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@@Cindi2014 as you stated the headache was the worst, can you share with me if you continue to have headaches after the surgery ( during the 4 weeks of of mushy/ pureed food)?

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I am not hungry when I have a Protein Drink or make a shake with Protein Powder. Actually since pre op I cannot remember being hungry. Keep busy, work on a craft it something to keep your mind off food. Add doing something that makes YOU happy

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I only had headaches for a short period. They were horrible but they passed. Once I was on mushy food, they stopped.

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My surgery is on Nov 19th, all of you have really helped me know what to expect. I am almost there 3 more days. ???? A little scared but you all help me not to let the unknown paralyze me with fear. Thank you.

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