I just started my 2 weeks pre-op diet today and wow!!! I am not handling this well. I admit...I ate like a pig up to yesterday. My doctor has me on the Carnation Diet, 6 shakes per day. Any one who claims Lap Band is the easy way out has never been on all liquids for 2 solid weeks.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Any thing I should know to get through this?

Thanks!!!

Surgery date: 10/16/08

Hi. Drink lots of water to keep the sensation of fullness. Also, don't watch TV (too many food commercials). Good luck!

Brush your teeth a lot and keep your hands busy.

Hi, I haven't been banded yet. J'm just going to a seminar next week, but I saw your comments and I just wanted to tell you to do your best. The 16th will be here before you know it. You can do it. Go for a walk or read a book or just do something to get your mind on something else. I'll be praying for you. Good luck.

Chrissy

tracie30.. I know the two week pre op is not easy but just remind yourself why you are doing this and that is just the beginning of a wonderful journey. I never thought I would get through my pre op, but I did and now I am on the other side trying to force the amount of protein in that I should have for a day..and it is really hard to continue to drink when you are so not feeling hungry.. I am ready for mushies just so i can feel something other then a protein shake go on my taste buds.. I am so sick of shakes I could scream ha ha.. But it is all worth it and it will help us get to our goals sooner.. Stay strong.. U can do this..

Gum and drinking Water helps, but this is a tough time no matter how you slice it.

Don't think about two weeks, only think about making it through today or even the next meal . . . you win the war one battle at a time. This should be the toughtest part of your journey . . . but it will definitely pass. Good luck!!!

Beleive me i know how you feel about protein shakes. I found a protein bar at walmart called pure protein it has 20g for a bar. I can get this down better than the shakes. At least its chunchy hee hee . Hope thay help you out . Lynnlynn