Hi All! I know I can ask my doc about this and I will, but I wanted a concensus....

I'm doing a fairly long pre-op "atkinsesque" diet to shrink my fatty liver, consisting of 2-3 low carb shakes, lots of water, and "palm sized" lean protein (only fish turkey or chicken) and some low carb veggies.

What I was wondering is...I'm going NUTS! Do you think I could chew some sugar free gum, just to get rid of the ick taste in my mouth? Plus it gives me something to gnaw on besides my chair arm. I don't want to

blow it; and I CAN tough it out if I have to. Had I followed his rules properly at first I'd have been banded 8/11, so I don't want to cheat. Just wondering if, pre-op, sugar free gum is ok. What do you think?

I did that before I went on my 2 week liquid diet. I felt that I had to say good bye to all the foods I wont be able to eat again. Sad huh? Now all i can do is think about eating and get upset if someone has food around me. I have 7 more days on this liquid diet and have lost 15 pounds so far so Im doing good and dont plan on cheating.

Well, the sad thing about the liquid diet is, most people end up cheating on it and go ballistic eating pizza and burgers... because they need Protein or substance basically. So, if that does happen to you on the liquid diet, just eat a piece of grilled chicken or can of tuna and you'll be fine it won't hurt you.

It's sad because the liquid diet doesn't even teach you how to eat properly... that's why my doc did the south beach diet.. it taught me how to eat better and I didn't have to starve and I lost weight and shrunk my liver.. He said the liquid diet is an old way of thinking that a lot of doctors were taught, but that he gets better results with the SB diet because people don't cheat like they do on the liquid diet.

Another problem is, that when you recover and you start to eat regular foods again, a lot of folks gain weight because they are eating solid foods finally and their bodies react differently.. lack of food also causes you to get all emotional and stuff.. I see it all the time.. Dang, I feel so bad for ya'll..

Thanks Crystal!

Don't worry about me knowing how to eat .... I've had nutrition classes as well as years of experience and brutal lectures from docs etc...

And the 1st time he put me on this diet, I just "kind of" followed it. This time I'm doing it. I can do liquids for a while (shoot I did a liquid protein diet when I was 20 and lost 45 pounds) ... and I AM hungry but it won't kill me! The FAT could kill me. I keep telling myself that, anyway. I just want my liver to shrink, the darn thing. Then I can start on a high protien low fat modified carb diet and drop some weight! I've been (on my own) through 10 months of behavioral therapy, as well. My head's in the right place, especially once I got the wake up call of "listen to your surgeon and his capable staff"

You are very sweet to worry about it!

Similar to phlegm???:thumbup:

Phlegm is Mucus (same thing)

I’m sorry, I debated just letting this go but I have to say that I think it is irresponsible to keep telling people to ignore their doctor’s orders. It doesn’t matter that your doctor doesn’t have patients follow the pre-op/post-op liquid diet. Even Allergan, the makers of Lap Band say you should follow a pre-op/post-op liquid diet. When people come to this site during a weak moment looking for encouragement and strength to get through their surgery requirements, the last thing they need to be told is to ignore their doctor’s orders and go ahead and eat.

what is pb

.. i dont even know what slimed is ?? lol

what is pb

.. i dont even know what slimed is ?? lol

PB=Productive burp, if you eat too fast or don't chew you burp and the food comes back up. Not like throwing up in that there is not stomach acid, just food.

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Hey I get my band on the 2nd also. I've already done all the testing and go in for pre op this monday have a nice long weekend. I can't wait to get the first month behind me. I am lucky as to were I don't have to do a liquid diet before hand. My Dr just told me to lose a few pounds. So I'll cut back on my food this week. Then have to have a lot of self control over the Labor Day weekend. I'll be thinking of you on the 2nd... Good Luck... Theresa WA

I just found myself doing that today. I love the tri popcorn mix of white, cheese and carmel. I thought I better go get some, because soon they will be a no-no

Oh yes... I just finished day4 of my 3 week pre-op diet and before I started I had some foods that I might not have for a long time... or never. I didn't go crazy and eat everything or eat all day and night.. but.. I live in New Mexico and LOVE hot hot chile. Green and red. Also had some shrimp. My mom called me the night before I started the pre-op diet and asked me what I was having for my "last supper". The pre-op hasn't been so bad and I don't mind the Atkins Advantage shakes at all. But then... it's pretty obvious... I'm not a picky eater!

i have to start my pre-op diet september 1st...a guy i work with went to the same doc and told me the pre-op diet...(i get the packet monday) consisted of clear liquids and cottage cheese....10 days before surgery, then liquids 3 weeks after surgery...he said that after a few days of clear liquids, cottage cheese tastes sooo good...i am dreading it because, i just don't want to mess it up...