I would like to know if you'd recommend them? How was your experience? What was your pre & post op diets?

Hi Angie,

I am having my band placed by Dr. Schroder on Oct 9. I started my pre-op diet today. It is a high protien shake for Breakfast and lunch. Protien and a vegie for dinner adn there are a couple of Snacks such as baby carrots, ff cottage cheese and light yogurt. I have heard that is is not too bad but I guess I will see.

The hospital is a Center of Excellence and specializes in Bariactric surgery. Dr. Schroder and Bregman have really great reputations. You can read reviews on them on the obesityhelp website. Some of the office staff can be a disorganized at times but just keep on them. I know it is not supposed to be our job but it does seem that is how it is today.

I have been researching this since 2002 and am now finally going forward withit cause I have not been successful doing it myself.

Good luck on your journey. I will be happy to share my experiences with you as I go along if you like.

Linda

I definitely would recommend them.

Basically, the pre-op diet is two protein shakes, and a sandwich (2 slices of LF whole wheat bread, 4 0z of lean meat), one fruit, unlimited non-starchy vegetables, and a snack like a yogurt. The post-op diet is full liquids week one, mushies week two - three, and regular food week 4+.

Thank you that info was very helpfull and yes please keep me updated. good luck