Hi,

I found out at my appointment yesterday that I have gained 20 pounds since last May when I did all my pre op stuff. I finally have a surgery date for March 25, 2008 and my doctor told me to drink Liquid Protein until surgery to help. I freaked. I have intended to do all the "last tacos, last pizza" etc and now I am so depressed! I am really trying to switch mental gears, but I am not doing well. Trying Slim Fast until my Bariatric Meal arrives, but I gag and really am almost grieving! Pathetic, right? I do OK in Am, then by evening I am eating dinner and hating myself.

So, my question is, how much damage am I doing? Am I going to be unable to be banded if I don't lose the weight?

Also, anyone out there with a hernia?

Thanks so much for helping, any advice, etc., appreciated!

Kristin:eek:

My surgery date is April 18th, and I am on protein shakes right now. And it's not too bad, but my mind wonders all the time to food! It really is mind over matter, we just gotta stick to it and try our best! I have stumbled a bit today but I'm gonna try harder tomorrow, that's all we can do right? Best of luck! Atleast it's comforting to know that we are not alone, it's a hard process.

Hi,

I found out at my appointment yesterday that I have gained 20 pounds since last May when I did all my pre op stuff. I finally have a surgery date for March 25, 2008 and my doctor told me to drink liquid Protein until surgery to help. I freaked. I have intended to do all the "last tacos, last pizza" etc and now I am so depressed! I am really trying to switch mental gears, but I am not doing well. Trying Slim Fast until my Bariatric Meal arrives, but I gag and really am almost grieving! Pathetic, right? I do OK in Am, then by evening I am eating dinner and hating myself.

So, my question is, how much damage am I doing? Am I going to be unable to be banded if I don't lose the weight?

Also, anyone out there with a hernia?

you're only going to beat yourself up later, when you realize you have even more weight to lose. You'll lose twenty and think, "well it could have been forty by now".... It's not like you're NEVER going to eat again. We just all think that's true.

Yes, I had a hernia. Dr. repaired it at surgery. No more heartburn!

Same story for me, doing it April 7th, think of it as a challenge but also a good example of your commitment to the process

If you eat only Protein, you can lose weight really fast. It's not good to do long term because it's hard on your organs.

If you like tacos, make taco meat and eat that.

Some doctors will not operate on people if they have a high BMI. I am not sure whether or not that is why your doctor told you to lose weight. I think it's a lot to ask of a person, to be on a liquid diet before and after surgery. It's more important to be on a liquid diet after surgery, while you are healing.

If you eat only protein, your cravings will go away.

I found out a week before my surgery date that I had to lose 5 lbs...i ate like a mad woman for 3 days then did a 4 day liquid diet and came out at 4 lbs down...it all ended up good in the end.

It's my understanding that the reason for liquid diet prior to surgery besides weight loss and preparation for the post op dieting is to make the liver leaner. When the liver is not as fatty, it is easier for the doctor to see while operating and easier for him to perform a less complicated surgery...which in my opinion is important. I am on day 2 of the liquid diet and I am able to have Sugar free jello, popsicles, broth (using chicken noodle soup instead of plain broth cuz that is just nasty)--but you can also add seasonings to the broth to flavor it up (i got some from my favorite chines restaurant)...carnation instant breakfast mixed with skim milk and powdered milk...it's not too bad...my little treat is to throw a few of the noodles and a few pieces of meat from the chicken noodle soup...that's my splurge for the day!!! it helps and I don't think I'll endanger myself too badly.