I'm brand new to this site- and I'm quite excited! I've been approved and will have my surgery 4/29/08 early in the morning! So, today was day 1 of that "famous" liquid diet, I'm doing ok, but do know it will be tough to stay focused! Not to mention being on it after the op. I want to know how many pounds you all lost during this process(liquid diet)? I see people that say that in a month and 1/2 they've only lost like 15 lbs. and that worries me :biggrin:

I lost something like 23 lbs during my 10 day liquid diet, but my docs diet was very strict (protein shakes for meals, water and crystal light only between shakes. After 3 days, I was allowed to replace one "meal" - shake- with a small veg only garden salad). It helped me to know that the reason for the fast was to make my operation more safe (by reducing the size of the liver). I'm sure your doc has already explained all that to you. You can do it.

You have lost 45 lbs in 2 months! wow!! congrats...yes, he did explain to me that it was for my safety and all. It's been ok so far i'm almost done with day 3 ....take care and great job !

I had asked you what the preop diet consists of because I thought that I would have to do the same but my surgeon states that he doesn't require it. He says that he wants me to be well nourished at the time of surgery and if I went on a liquid diet beforehand it stresses the body out. Interesting huh? I'm also from Az. (Tucson)

Wow that's very different! :huh2:But i know that also, some surgeons ask for EGN? where they check your stomach and sometimes they take a biopsy...:biggrin: and others don't require it. I guess different practices.. when are you getting banded alsorl?

I had asked you what the preop diet consists of because I thought that I would have to do the same but my surgeon states that he doesn't require it. He says that he wants me to be well nourished at the time of surgery and if I went on a liquid diet beforehand it stresses the body out. Interesting huh? I'm also from Az. (Tucson)

I am on day three of optifast and just cheated and had lunch with my kiddies....The week was better than the weekend. My surgery is scheduled for May 1. :tongue_smilie:

Hi all!

Azsungirl, I will also be banded on the 29th of this month. I am excited, and nervous. I start liquid on Thurday. know it will be hard, but don't want to take any chances with the liver thing. I also keep thinking about 4-5 weeks of liquids and mushies post-op.

We are looking forward to the rest of our lives!

Hi all. I'm brand new here too. I started my liquid diet today. My surgery is on the 28th. Can't wait!!

Edited April 20, 200818 yr by wisemomof3

Hi all,

I am also new to this site and so happy that I found it. Everyone seam so nice and supportive. I am scheduled to be banded April 28th and can't wait. I am just getting started with the pre-op liquid diet. Any tips you guys can offer are greatly appreciated.:tongue_smilie:

Hang in there. It is tough but you all can get through, I lost 21 pounds on my 10 day pre-surgery liquids. I did EAS shakes and a few slimfast high protein, sugar free popsicles, sugar free pudding, lots and lots of Crystal light. It has been 6 months and I have lost 70 pounds! I have 65 to goal, but maybe go further, we will see. You all can do it, remember to get out in walk even if for 10 minutes here and there. We all have set backs don not get defeated!:tongue_smilie:

I just had ny surgery on Friday (2 days ago). I lost about 8 pounds on the pre-op diet. Good luck. It will be over before you know it.

AZSUN,

I will be totally pulling for you .. If you have a minute I would love to know what happend with WLIZ. I am getting so frustrated with the insurance people there. I found them very rude. So I am having second thoughts .. That is what is wonderful about this site we totally hear the good and the bad ..

AZChick

hi,

congrats on a surgery date and welcome to LBT

My surgery date is set for May 5th.

My band date is May 5th.