:thumbup: Who had a pre op diet? Did you stick to it? Did your Dr. get upset? Did they know? I am having a hard time. If I was good at dieting, would I need a band?

Hi

I am halfway through my one week pre-op diet and finding it VERY VERY hard. I agree: if I was good at dieting, I would not need the band. My pre-op is no fat, lots of non-fat dairy (cottage cheese, yogurt) and lots of raw veggies and very lean fish and chicken. I find the portions very small so I am famished. I will stick to it because I want the best result possible and try to limit the post-op pain...But it is hard.

I am concerned about teh morning of surgery (in less than 1 week) because I NEED my coffee, otherwise, I get big headaches. If I can have clear liquid the morning of, I will have clear coffee, I guess. Will need to double check.

I can`t complain. I can do anything for 1 week and I am so very hopeful that this band is right for me!

HANG IN THERE. YOU CAN DO IT.

c.

I was banded on May 9th and was on a liquid pre-op diet for 8 days prior too. I didn't cheat at all. For me it wasn't an option. I had to tell myself...if I can't comply with the pre-op rules...then I won't be able to comply with the post-op rules. Also, you don't want to put yourself at risk for problems during surgery. That is the main thing! Be safe!

I have to do a low carb high Protein diet until 4 days prior and then I go on Protein shakes. The first thing in your body to shrink is your liver.. this is what my surgeons office told me... During the operation they have to pass an instument around the stomach and they want your liver as small as possible so it will not get in the way.

It is hard BUT I believe it will be worth it in the end. If you slip just get right back on the minute after. Don't say oh well I blew it so continue on for the rest of the day.

I have to say with the higher protein lower carbs my cravings are much less and I do not feel hungry..

When is your surgery???

Ohh and I am a military wife too! US Navy!

I just walked in from meeting my surgeon. I have two weeks until surgery. I told him I was doing the "STUPID" Liver Shrinking Diet and he about went off! He let me know in no uncertain terms that if I don't do it I might not have surgery. He explained that if the liver is not as small as possible he could possibly cut it. If he can't get enough room to work he can't go forward. He said a lady the other day only lost four lbs. He asked her if she did the diet and she said "kinda". He said when he opened her up her liver was too large to continue safely. I don't want to be that lady! I will be on it for 15 days. Today is day 3. It isn't impossible, but very difficult. I hope you do yours if they ask you to.:thumbup:

The pre-op diet is definitely not easy. I am on the optifast pure liquid diet. This morning one of my coworkers brought in bagels and I couldn't join them, and now they are having pizza for someone who is leaving. I feel for you believe me. We all need to hang in there for our own safety.

It IS hard, but put it in perspective.....

it's ONE or TWO weeks out of your entire life.....it's the beginning of your new life.

Make a commitment to start it out right.....talk to yourself everyday....remind yourself how much you DESERVE this new start!

What you do NOW can effect the success of your band in the future.

....and for the record...no, I didn't cheat on my pre-op or post-op diet.