Well, for those of you who have a pre-op diet like myself (2 weeks), I thought I'd start a new thread in advance to post your struggles, questions, advice, etc.

Good luck everyone! =)

Elizabeth

Hi Kelly here,

I'm on day 10 of my Dr's required 2 weeks all liqued pre-op diet... I have been very good about sticking to only what is allowed, except last night I went out to Olive Garden and had a 2 Bowls of Tuscanno soup. Other then that I have been strict.

Surgery is on Mondaythe 12th, wohoooo

Kelly :-)

Today is my first day that I have been strictly following my diet. Those shakes are not so bad after all.

My doc just said to eat low carb until surgery. I decided to do liquids during the day and a light dinner at night. I'm hoping that doing liquids now might make it easier after surgery. I also have a handful of nuts as a snack. The scale is going down and I think that is the most important thing at the moment. I haven't given up my Diet Coke and I don't think I will until after surgery. I think I will miss it the most.

Ya' know, Jill, I hear you not wanting to give up your Diet Coke, but you really should try weening yourself off *now*. Otherwise, going cold turkey after surgery is going to be a REALLY bad headache. I had to become a decaf coffee to NO coffee gal and that was ROUGH! But the headache was manageable because I did it slowly. I really would like to urge you to start the process of getting it out of your system now. Plus, the carbonation is also something you don't want to have coursing through your digestive system right up to surgery day.

I know. You are so right. I will start weening myself off of it. Today I've been much better. I've been drinking a lot more water. I know I will feel so much better without it. Thanks for the honesty. I really do appreciate it.

I know. You are so right. I will start weening myself off of it. Today I've been much better. I've been drinking a lot more Water. I know I will feel so much better without it. Thanks for the honesty. I really do appreciate it.

I'm so proud of you, girl!!! That's the way to focus on success!!!!

My doctor has me on a 7 day liquid pre-op diet. I am drinking the Atkins Advantage Protein drink recommended by him. I get throught the day by drinking lots of Water and he said I could have 2 cups of green veg a day. As of this morning, I have lost 7lbs and still have 4 more days of pre_op. I getting very excited and a little nervous about being banded on 11/14/2007. However, I am ready to do what it takes to make me healthier. Thanks to all my friends here at the support forum, I love reading your stories, suggestions, etc.

Thanks

life_change (Eulete):clap2:

As of this morning, I have lost 7lbs and still have 4 more days of pre_op. I getting very excited and a little nervous about being banded on 11/14/2007. However, I am ready to do what it takes to make me healthier. Thanks to all my friends here at the support forum, I love reading your stories, suggestions, etc.

Thanks

life_change (Eulete):clap2:

Congratulations on your weight loss you are doing great.

I was banded on 11/6 but my preop diet was 3 protein shakes a day that did not have more than 250 calories and one meal. The meal was 4 oz of lean meat, 1/2 cup starch, 2 cups of vegies, 1/2 of milk and 1 fat and 1 fruit. They gave me a schedule of what to do every hour of the day. I was to drink protein shakes at 9, 12 and 3 and have liquids throughout. The main meal would be between 5-7. I chose Body Fortress Whey Protein and 8 oz. of 1% milk. It wasn't bad because I was really busy during the 2 weeks. There were times that I did not even think about it and would miss the time. I was a little hungry at night but the main meal a day was my saving grace. Oh by the way, the bonus was losing 24lbs prior to surgery that was within the month prior to surgery. I dropped really fast just by sticking to it. The preop diet helps in getting you ready for liquids after surgery. Believe I am looking forward to mushies.

I start my clear liquid diet tonight at midnight (5 more hours to go!). I work 6p-6a and sleep during the day. I'm a little worried tomorrow because I'm driving up to Denver after work (3 hour drive) for my nutrition class and then coming back to work that night. I hope I have enough clear liquids to get me through the day tomorrow. :nervous: