So I went into the preop diet feeling REAL confident like I wasnt going to have any problems sticking to the diet...But as soon as I tasted the protien drink, I wanted to DIE! drinkin it for lunch made me just want to starve for the rest of the 2 weeks...it tasted so bad cuz I used the whole protein pack n mixed it with water, it was real creamy and disgusting! I couldnt wait 2 have dinner lol...for the first 3 days I cheated :frown: I found myself eating rice. My mom hasnt been cookin rice latley but for some odd reason she cooked a big pot of rice 1 day and then the next day she made another type of rice and then the next day the same thing! And I knew I had my own type of meals but I couldnt control myself I didnt kno wut was happening. But I knew if I didnt follow my diet I would b puttin myself at risk. So I decided to remain strong and not be tempted to eat. I changed the way I made the drink, instead of mixing the whole pouch I just add two spoons of it and mix it with a lil bit of fruit punch. When I wake up I walk a mile and then later on in the day I walk another mile. I drink the shakes for breakfast and lunch and sometimes in between I can have unsalted peanuts (for protein) or applesauce and drink alot of water. For dinner I have chicken with small salad with balsamic vinegar. I go 2 parties and I dont eat or drink alcohol. Im impressed with myself Im really trying and I pray I dont mess up for the next 5 days! Its gettin easier for me because my surgury is this friday and the more I think about it the more I want to do good. So Im guessin when your surgury date is near, its easier.

Sure! I cheated on my preop diet. I lost 15 pounds anyway. I didn't get the band because my liver hadn't shrunk.

you MUST follow the doctor's directions.... you are most likely not getting enough Protein by doing what you are with the mix. try a pre-made shake- EAS makes some good ones you can find at Walmart--- personally i can't do the powders- I invested in the pre-mixed drinks.... there is also one similar to gatoraide... i didn't like it but GNC carries it- Isopure- you have a week left- I wish you luck.

I only needed to do one week of pre-op but am doing two...

please make sure for these last 5 days you really stick to your diet. yes, many people cheat which is a bad idea... and what you eat when you cheat is the next issue. a half of grilled chicken breast is one thing... rice is another.

be careful k?

good luck and hang tough!!

It is really hard for your pre-op because you think, "I am never going to get to eat this again if I want to do the right thing when I am banded." I thought that a lot and There were a couple of days that I cheated a little. I still lost weight but it was difficult. I had a lower BMI so it turned out ok but the whole point is to get that liver down so they can get in there without running the risk of damaging it. Be strong particularly for your first couple of weeks post-op. If you read some of the threads on here for newly post-op, you will see that it is very trying the first couple of weeks. Just hang in there and you will do fine. Keep getting support and try not to defeat your intentions. Good Luck!

Yup, I cheated. I was on protein shakes for damn near a month pre-op. My doc required 2 weeks pre-op, but prefered a 4 week protein drink diet. I decided I was going to put my best into the band, pre and post-op. Well, my surgery was on a friday. The tuesday prior to it, a friend and I went to Olive garden. I have 1/2 a bread stick, 3/4's of a bowl of minastroni (sp) soup and plate of the salad. I felt so guilty, afterwards. But told myself it wasn't a cream-laden carb/fat feast. Looking back, I think 1 cheat in 4 weeks was pretty good. But, it was still a cheat. Cheating too much ould jeaprodize your surgery.

Yea ur right. My nutritionist told me about Isopure, I was going to start that after my surgury but I might as well start that TODAY!

you MUST follow the doctor's directions.... you are most likely not getting enough Protein by doing what you are with the mix. try a pre-made shake- EAS makes some good ones you can find at Walmart--- personally i can't do the powders- I invested in the pre-mixed drinks.... there is also one similar to gatoraide... i didn't like it but GNC carries it- Isopure- you have a week left- I wish you luck.

I only needed to do one week of pre-op but am doing two...

Sure! I cheated on my preop diet. I lost 15 pounds anyway. I didn't get the band because my liver hadn't shrunk.

I hope my liver shrunk...cuz Ill b pissed if I dont get that band on friday

please make sure for these last 5 days you really stick to your diet. yes, many people cheat which is a bad idea... and what you eat when you cheat is the next issue. a half of grilled chicken breast is one thing... rice is another.

be careful k?

good luck and hang tough!!

yeah the rice was a really bad choice dat I made...yes I will be careful I havent made any mistakes for the past few days

Kristine & Grey yeahhh I agree...its not worth risking your surgury...im bout to go buy some isopure right now so I can get more protein!

Greytz makes a good point. Also, after you are banded (espec. during "bandster hell"), you are going to be able to eat pretty much anything you ate before (though in smaller amounts).

I did not cheat on my pre-op diet. It was hard to gear myself up to be able to do that, but I kept thinking about how my liver would be slopping around during surgery if I didn't, and how that might either (a) cause me not to be able to get banded; or ( result in more pain post-op (because of the extra manipulation of my liver).

Try to stay on the straight and narrow now. You're almost there!

Catherine

Greytz makes a good point. Also, after you are banded (espec. during "bandster hell"), you are going to be able to eat pretty much anything you ate before (though in smaller amounts).

I did not cheat on my pre-op diet. It was hard to gear myself up to be able to do that, but I kept thinking about how my liver would be slopping around during surgery if I didn't, and how that might either (a) cause me not to be able to get banded; or ( result in more pain post-op (because of the extra manipulation of my liver).

Try to stay on the straight and narrow now. You're almost there!

Catherine

thanks I jus brought some Isopure drinks...1 bottle has 40g of Protein and 0 carbs! Cant wait to try it..This is what I should of brought since day 1

I like those drinks SO much better than shakes. Seriously, the shakes are gag-inducing. I have a huge container of shake mix and really need to throw it out b/c I am never going to use it. . unless there is a famine and it's either that or starve to death!

I like those drinks SO much better than shakes. Seriously, the shakes are gag-inducing. I have a huge container of shake mix and really need to throw it out b/c I am never going to use it. . unless there is a famine and it's either that or starve to death!

lmao..so with the 4 days I have left, u think if I drink isopure 40g 2 bottles a day (80g of protein) ill b safe? cuz the Protein mix isnt working for me I can only do like 2 spoons...tomorrow im going to start doing half the pack

ive been put on a 1 week pre diet. my surgery is this friday (the 17th) ive done really well on the diet and NOT cheated. but i did have a couple freezey pops. they are no fat BUT 16 sugars. i really really hope that doesnt jeopardize my surgery. im really confused and worried about the whole liver shrinking deal. ive been on the diet for 6 days now. and ive only lost about 6 pounds!? this doesnt seem good compared to everyone else losing 15 or even 20? im praying that my liver shrunk enough :wub:

ive been put on a 1 week pre diet. my surgery is this friday (the 17th) ive done really well on the diet and NOT cheated. but i did have a couple freezey pops. they are no fat BUT 16 sugars. i really really hope that doesnt jeopardize my surgery. im really confused and worried about the whole liver shrinking deal. ive been on the diet for 6 days now. and ive only lost about 6 pounds!? this doesnt seem good compared to everyone else losing 15 or even 20? im praying that my liver shrunk enough :wub:

Try the freeze popsicles with no sugar. They test just as good and don't have the sugar. You still have the calories, usually 60 but they are so much better for you. Also, there are sugar free fudge pops if you like chocolate like I do and sugar free italian ice which has become my absolute fave.