This is my first time on the site, I will have the Lap Band in 14 days. I start the liquid diet tomorrow and would appreciate any suggestions on what to expect and if you have any ideas on how in the world you can

make broth have some kind of taste to it. :smile:

Expect that this time....it will work. The lapband will work if you let it. And expect that this will be the last time you will ever 'diet'.

And expect that you will never spend another dollar on a weight loss program, diet pills, slim fast, books, etc.

Congrats!

Listen really well and take notes when your doc (or nurse) goes over the liquid diet.... many just assume it's a 'diet' but often times (not always though so many will say their doc had them on restricted calories during this time) you can have a regular liquid diet.

I had milkshakes, chocolate milk, Soups (nothing chunky at all), puddings, etc. Wasn't bad at all. But if your doc says you have to be on a broth diet.....I'm sure other's will chime in and give you some ideas. The only thing I can think of for the broth diet is cook it with steak or vegetables and then drain well before you drink it.

Good luck!

Congratulations on your date.

In case it would help you, if you go HERE you'll find a forum of us all going through similar experiences following banding in April. I believe there are a few hungry people around there.

Also, have added your name to the list of April Bandsters HERE. (Because of the time difference between the US and Australia, I wasn't sure of your surgery date - is it scheduled for April 28?)