Hello everyone. I started my pre-op diet today and I really like the drink but there not very filling By 3:00 today i was so angry b/c i couldn't eat and I was hungry. So I had 5 saltine crackers which was 50 calories, So i think i made a good choise. But I wish the drinks were more filling. I'm allowed 1500 calories a day and Im allowed to eat 1 meal a day and then 4 of those drionks through out the day. I hope It is better tomorrow. I have my surgery in 1 week and i dont wanna a fatty liver so I need to stick to this. Any advice or Words of encouragement would be great!!!

Ashley

How do you feel? I also had surgery on the 9th. OMG, I kept thinking what the heck did I do to myself. The day after surgery, the 10th, was the absolute worst. Today is a bit better. Let me know your experience.

OMG, I am starving! I have been on my pre-op diet for three days and just thinking about eating Jello or gagging down one of those Protein shakes makes me want to hurl:) I really don't mind protien shakes but having it as my only source of food has really made me dislike them.

I go in for surgery on the 16th, so I have for days left. I know this is all for a great cause, but I wish my doctor would have allowed me atleast a peice of chicken:)

I'm stickin' with it and pulling myself through. I know it will be worth it.

I can relate. Been there, but I wasn't able to have the protein shakes. I would have killed for one of those. I mix my protein powder in a carnation breakfast. It isn't bad. Stay tough. It doesn't last forever, and keep looking to the end results. I have been in a lot of pain the day after surgery, but today is better. Keep the pain under control. Vicodine was too much for me so they gave Tramadol. Move around and keep the stiffness away. You will do fine. If you start to feel like giving up, use this site. There are a lot of great people here.

PreOp diet is so far so good! I am on day 8 and have lost 8LBS! I can say the only cheating I have done was eat 3 peanuts! Only 15 more days left! I am hoping I can loose another 12-13 LBS beofre surgery! All this toture makes me think of a certain country song..."If your going through hell, keep moving, don't look back.." Good luck guys!

Hi all,

Boy, do I feel priveleged in that my surgeon does not recommend pre-op dieting because he says we need to be in good shape nutritionally to support good healing after the surgery, and that if we fast and don't eat well beforehand, we're more tired and it's harder to heal. So he frowns on pre-op dieting. I'm happy about that! I wish you all the best with your dieting and after the band. I just finished my third visit with the nutritionist and lost 10 pounds in 2 months just by adding veggies and cutting sweets from my diet. Nice! Now I'm "only" 39.9 BMI and they're concerned the insurance won't approve me. Unreal. I guess we'll see what happens.

Hello everyone,

I have not started yet and I want to have the lap band surgery.

I Live in Uncasville Ct. I am looking for info on the best place to go.

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Thanks for getting back to me. I was a little concerned!

I sure wish I hadn't had to pre-op diet. I would agree with your surgeon. I would have felt better getting to eat. Good luck. Hollar if you need anything.

I don't know in that area, but I bet if you phoned my surgeons office, they maybe able to give you a referral. 303-861-1790-Dr.Brown. Amy is the office manager.

Whatever you do make sure they are ASMBS- A center of excellence certified. I researched Dr.Brown with the AMA and found he had a good record. This web site might be able to help you in your area if you find someone in your area who has had it done. Be selective. Good luck!!!!

Reading all of these post makes me anxious. I went to the seminar, had 6 months of doctor visits and I went for my psych evaluation today. I want to do this, but I'm afraid of this new way of living and I hope I'm up to it. I've had friends that had the lap band and two were very successful and one was not. I want to be active and limber again, I want to be able to take long hikes on steep trails, so I know I want to do this. Am I just being a big chicken? The idea of not eating anything but liquids for two weeks before surgery sounds scary.

I started my pre op diet 5 days early. I need to lose 13 pounds by my surgery date on March 25th. I did not have to start it until this past Tuesday but I was excited plus I wanted to make sure I lost the 13 pounds. My diet is a protien shake in the morning and one at lunch. I can have a low calorie frozen meal at night. I can have salad with a low calorie spray dressing. Apparently I found out that I can have loads of veggies. I had been getting dinners that were 220 calories or lower. Turns out I can have up to 300 calories. I have lost 10 pounds so far and still have just a day under 2 weeks to go. I spoke with my Dr.s office and they said once I lost the 3 pounds I can substitute one of the shakes for a 6 inch subway sandwhich. I probably won't do that. I am afraid of messing up. I have given up carbonated drinks too. Been drinking Crystal Lite and tea with Splenda. I have been hungry some days and not on others. I can't wait to get my band.

I'm on day 3 of my Pre-Op liquid diet. The urge to cheat is rising. I'm so hungry!!!!

Hang in there! I like to eat at night...I have to all but lock myself into my room, so I won't cheat too badly! Keep looking towards the prize!

I'm on day 4 and it is HARD whoever thinks this is the easy way to weight loss should try it because it's not, i had a little encouragement yesterday I stepped on the scale (fully clothed mind you) and already lost 11 lbs but who knows where those came from lol i'm trying to get all my fluids in and PROTEIN FIRST as the golden rule but the protein shakes are getting harder and harder to put down as they become my only food source gotta keep mixing it up! don't get stuck in a rut! those are just some of the things I keep telling myself good luck girls I'm starving along with you!!!!

I am still anxious, but all in all I don't regret it. I know there will days when I do regret it, but I know I have to stand strong and have the willpower. A strong support system is also key. If you ready you will be able to do it. I have those thoughts and there are times when I cry because I am scared of the new life style. But, I am ready. I made the committment, and I know that once I did that, I would be fine. Good luck and only you can decide if it is time for you. Best Wishes!!!!!!