Seven days to go before my surgery, i have a few concenrs my doctor put me on the lquid diet i was to start three days ago in order for my liver to shrink. I've tried the liquid and i make it all day then the next day a cheat ( now instead of 10 days liquid i have seven), is it ok/

Also my doctor said he would not do the surgery if i smoked ( which i have for 15 years and i told him i quick i am now going only on day 4 with out a cig.) Justt alot for me to give up with no help, i am certain it will be much easier after the banding.

Last and least does everyone after being banded still crave their goodies, and do you have them

does weight have a difference on the complications of the surgery?

i am 5'2 218 pounds :help:

You really need to follow your pre-op diet. Every surgeon does it differently, and to their own preference. If surgeons get in there and don't like what they see, they may opt to do the procedure open vs lap. You don't want that. If you absolutely cannot make it more than 1 day, tell your surgeon. She/he may be willing to compromise. Better yet, tell him WHY you cannot make it more than one day, and discuss it with your psycholgoist - assuming there's one associated with your program or requirements.

Be honest with your surgeon. If you don't tell the truth about something, it's only going to hurt you.

I still crave goodies, and if I'm craving it, I have it. I don't crave as much as I used to, and now one serving - or less - is enough to satisfy me. That's new since banding.

Weight can add complications, as can overall health (hence the no smoking).

Sorry you are having a tough time. I would call the doctor and discuss it with him. All the docs are different. I did not have to do a pre-op diet at all. Donna

thanks you two for your anwers also i knwoo iwant this surgery i have waited along time for it , but also very scared and nervious, emotional ect. is that normal

I was a wreck just before my surgery date. I started on my liquids real early, just in case I slipped up. Be real honest with your dr. It will only help in the end and will help with your overall reults with the band. I dont have any real cravings and its been 25 days since my banding. Still on mushies, but only for 3 more days. Read all of the good stories on this site. It will help you remember why you are doing it and give you support........Dave

Seven days to go before my surgery, i have a few concenrs my doctor put me on the lquid diet i was to start three days ago in order for my liver to shrink. I've tried the liquid and i make it all day then the next day a cheat ( now instead of 10 days liquid i have seven), is it ok/

Also my doctor said he would not do the surgery if i smoked ( which i have for 15 years and i told him i quick i am now going only on day 4 with out a cig.) Justt alot for me to give up with no help, i am certain it will be much easier after the banding.

Last and least does everyone after being banded still crave their goodies, and do you have them

does weight have a difference on the complications of the surgery?

i am 5'2 218 pounds :help:

i am 10 days post op. i was 5'2" @ 260lbs...and a smoker. you'll be fine. dr. recommended that i quit but didn't force me to in order to have the surgery. i did quit a few days beforehand though...but, picked it back up...like always...UGH!!!! NOTE TO NON=SMOKERS: never smoke! it sucks...and it sucks even worse when quitting for the up-tenth time! such a nasty expensive habit.

ok, so you'll be fine. my bmi is obviously higher then yours...and i only had to do a high Protein low carbs diet for a few days before the surgery and then of course, nothing after midnight the night of the surgery.

good luck! let me know how it all goes for you!

xoxo, your banded friend!

I had a similar problem with the liquid diet. Every Protein shake I tried came right back up, so I called my surgeon and he agreed to a low carb/low fat diet. I won't lie...I cheated a few times, and fretted like heck over it until they put me under for surgery. Luckily, my cheating must not have been too bad because my doctor said the surgery was very easy. I don't suggest cheating though, it puts a horrible strain on your mind and can definitely have a negative impact on how your surgery will go.

Good luck, I know you can do it!

i never dieted before my surgery. no problems. if i could diet i wouldnt need the lapband...........