I just had my initial appointment with the surgeon, hoping for band to sleeve surgery. Doing endoscopy, psych evaluation, nutrionist, etc and hoping to submit all to insurance for approval by end of August. Any suggestions on my current diet? Before I have to do a liquid pre-op diet? What habits can I try to change now so it won't be so difficult later?

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Eliminate sodas. Eat high protein low carb. 50% Protein 50% Produce (at each meal) is what my program suggested. Use smaller plates. Avoid mindless eating or distractions (no eating while watching TV or driving, pay attention to every bite). If you have specific eating habits - work on them (ie. eliminate junk food). Good luck.

Been off pop for 6 months now. I drink approximately 120-140 Oz of Water a day. Thanks for the suggestions!

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What Kristin said - removing sugary drinks and significantly reducing carbs is what will help the most. Start logging just to see where you are - and it helps make it a little more obvious where you can make changes. and increasing physical activity.

The carbs....that's my downfall. Just wondering if I can start Protein shakes as a Meal Replacement yet.

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The carbs....that's my downfall. Just wondering if I can start Protein shakes as a meal replacement yet.

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Absolutely!

Get a digital kitchen scale and a Myfitnesspal (or similar) account and get in the habit of faithfully and accurately logging everything you eat (assuming you are not already).

Don't drink when you eat and don't drink for 30 mins after you eat

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