Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone has tried redoing their Pre-Op diet. Mine was very simple 3-4 Protein shakes during the day and 1 meal for dinner that consisted of a meat and veggie.

I'm just looking to reboot and start over. I've lost 40 pounds so far and I'm pretty happy but it's time to take it to the next level.

I haven't been on track at all the past few months. So I was just wondering if there was anybody else out there that had tried this.

Any help is always appreciated

That's actually not a bad idea. I've tried the 5 Day Pouch Test, but it only helps me for a few days. When I had a tummy bug and could only hold down liquids, I dropped from 218 to 212 .... but went back up to 218 within a couple of days of eating solids again. It's so frustrating.

Why? The band works with solid food not with liquid. If doing shakes helps you get your mind back in gear, fine, but otherwise, why not just go bavck to eating how you did at, say, 6 weeks post-op?

The five day pouch test was supposedly designed (but not by medial professionals) for RNY but is generally considered pretty pointless UNLESS you aim is purely psychological - feeling in control.

Yes I have , & yes it was 3 protein shakes a day & a salad with ground chicken or turkey for dinner & plenty of water but when I stopped I would put about 5 lbs back on ,so I just eat a bit usually a lot of protein first for me & some veggies but I really watch my sugar & carb intake ,but for me with carbs my band says I don't like this so I really don't do carbs but this is just me & how my band & body works.