I am so confused. I feel like I have to literally "pull teeth" to get answers from the Dr.'s office.

I went on Friday to get some Protein supplement for the 2-week pre-op diet. I am scheduled for 7/26 so I will start this diet on Wed. 7/11.

What am I supposed to/not supposed to eat during this two weeks? I'm really stressing over this.

I met a very nice patient of Dr. Collier's in the waiting room on Fri. and she recommended a book, which I have ordered and will be here on Tuesday. She said it will be like my "bible" during this period of pre and post-op.

Can any one give me a sample menu for a day of pre-op dieting? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi,

What is the name of the book that you got? I would be interested in checking it out.

Thanks,

Rob

The book is "Lap-Band For Life (The Complete Patient Guide to Success with the Lap-Band)" by Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS.

I ordered on-line at Amazon.com.

I also just got that book it was great, but so is this site. Thanks for all the support.

I am so confused. I feel like I have to literally "pull teeth" to get answers from the Dr.'s office.

I went on Friday to get some Protein supplement for the 2-week pre-op diet. I am scheduled for 7/26 so I will start this diet on Wed. 7/11.

What am I supposed to/not supposed to eat during this two weeks? I'm really stressing over this.

I met a very nice patient of Dr. Collier's in the waiting room on Fri. and she recommended a book, which I have ordered and will be here on Tuesday. She said it will be like my "bible" during this period of pre and post-op.

Can any one give me a sample menu for a day of pre-op dieting? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Jenny,

Did you get the answers to your questions about your pre-op diet? You should've gotten some written instructions from the nurse. What flavor AmazeRX did you choose? I love the vanilla and the Mocha Zap. I'm on my 4th container already! Cha-Ching!!!!! I still love to drink my Protein shakes post-banding. This is what I have about the pre-op diet:

Breakfast: I serving of 2 of the following:

yogurt, fruit, Cereal, toast, bagels, waffles, muffins, eggs or oatmeal. (I stuck to oatmeat, coffee, and yogurt---but I was only on the diet for a week....long story!)

lunch: AmazeRX shake

dinner: 1 serving lean meat, one serving veggie (have some skinless chicken and a veg of your choice, or a pork steak, or a fish filet, etc....) Go to Pappasitos and have a fajita without the tortilla and cheese/sour cream. You get the gist....

Night-time Snack: AmazeRX shake

....and because you are STARVING on this diet, you can supplement between meals with salad all you want....just choose fat-free/low calorie dressing.

My Girlfriend has that book you mentioned and loved it. I couldn't find it at Barnes and Noble or Borders, but heard it was better to read pre-op anyway!!!

I just saw Dr. Collier yesterday....he was wooooonderful and really gave me a kick in the pants for not exercising like I should be! I think he's such a fantastic surgeon and doctor---so kind, competent and caring. His office staff is great too, just give them a chance and get to know them!!!!

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Cheers,

Toni

A book that Dr Collier told me about and that I love is Get with the program by Bob Greene. Its GREAT!!