:smile2:Hi, I'm a lapband virgin at this time,but going through pre-op testing at this time. Surgery date not set yet. Just soaking up all the info I can. I,m also type II diabetic suffering from knee and hip pain. The liquid diets before and after make me nervous but living with this pain and diabetes really scare me. I really want to get this show on the road.

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

The pre-op diet is a total pain, but maybe you won't have to do one. I didn't.

Just heard from Dr. all pre-op test ready to go,will set surgery date any day now, will need to do a two week liquid diet.

The liquid diet is not so bad, get a blender and be creative.

You can add sugar free pudding to your Protein shakes to make them thick and delicious. Try adding banana pudding to chocolate Protein.

Get some Jello and sugar free Popsicles. You can eat all day and stay within your diet.

I also did Soups. Campbells Healthy choice soups are yummy and there are several that are so low in calories that you can eat the whole can! (southwest vegetable is my fav. just remember to blend it well)

Just remember that the hunger pains are not as bad as the hip and knee pain.

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