I was given a pre-diet to follow for 2 weeks prio to surgery consisting of: slimfast optima, cottage cheese, yogurt and a small amount of fruit. I am having such a rough time following it and have cheated a few times. Does anyone know if that will hurt anything? My surgery is Friday Sept. 12th. I just don't know anyone to ask. Thanks:smile2:

No that shouldn't hurt anything. Just make sure about 2 days prior to your operation you go on clear liquids. This will shrink your liver and empty out your stomach. Stock up on sugar free popsicles cause the first 3 days after surgery you will be on clear liquids. The sugar free life savers popsicles are very good. I drank crystal light and SF popsicles, oh and water during my clear liquid stage.

My doctor says its very important to do this because it makes it safer on you during surgery. Shrunken liver, less chance of damaging it. I am on day 6 (OMG I have MADE it 6 days) of a 2 week preop. The first 2 days I thought I was going to strangle someone, but it gets easier. It's also a way of mentally preparing for the first few days after surgery. Those are especially important because that is when the lapband seats it's self on your stomach so you don't have slippage problems later. Also I don't know if this is true but I tell myself if I don't shrink my stomach down as much as possible then how can they get the lapband on real snug so I don't feel hungry afterwards? I have a protein shake in the morning, one at lunch and a lean cuisine or smart one at dinner, with unlimited SF popsicles, SF jello and lots of broth to distract me. So far I have lost 8 pounds so that is motivating too. My doc says if you just feel like you are going to die a day or 2 before the surgery make sure it's low fat and low cal. yesterday I ate a tiny salad (just lettuce) with a bit of watered down dressing. Very low cal and no fat. The crunch made me feel like I was eating something. I hope that helps, hang in there.

Niecey