So ..... I'm starting my pre-op diet this Sunday the 1st. My surgery is on the 13th. My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary early this year. Our anniversary is the 2nd of November, but we are going to Celebrate it tomorrow. Yeah, Halloween!! Aww well. Anyway.. I'm really nervous about starting this pre-op liquid diet. '

I just got back from the store and bought a bunch of Jello, crystal light, and other liquid stuff. I also have 2 big things of whey Protein mix different flavors.

I'm not required to do this pre-op liquid diet, but I choose to do based on the fact that I wanna get a head start and get my body used to this change.

I'm not messing around.

Anyway...those who have done it, how have you guys done? Did you cheat? Did you do great all the way through?

I did the preop liquid diet for over two weeks and it went ok. I didn't cheat, just kept focused on the prize and did fine. I had surgery 10/27/09 and will be on this same liquid diet for 4 weeks. But I really am not that hungry right now, just trying to get the water and vitamins in along with the other liquids. You can do it! Jan:thumbup:

I'm gradually starting to cut back.. I got on the scale the other day and was 9 lbs heavier than when I met with my surgeon! My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet either but I feel that it will give me a head start too. I just had a protein shake for breakfast and will continue with liquid portion of diet till my surgery November 12th! Can't wait :Yawn:

So ..... I'm starting my pre-op diet this Sunday the 1st. My surgery is on the 13th. My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary early this year. Our anniversary is the 2nd of November, but we are going to celebrate it tomorrow. Yeah, Halloween!! Aww well. Anyway.. I'm really nervous about starting this pre-op liquid diet. '

I just got back from the store and bought a bunch of Jello, crystal light, and other liquid stuff. I also have 2 big things of whey Protein mix different flavors.

I'm not required to do this pre-op liquid diet, but I choose to do based on the fact that I wanna get a head start and get my body used to this change.

I'm not messing around.

Anyway...those who have done it, how have you guys done? Did you cheat? Did you do great all the way through?

Hi I am cristina I am having the surgery right after you on nov 19th I start my liquid diet on the 6th I think I pick it up on tuesday my email is sis123190@aol.com if you would like to keep in touch. While I have people who are supporting me someone who is right about where I am at might be helpful.

I am starting my pre-op diet on the 1st too! :laugh: I am getting banded on Nov. 17th. My doctor's recommended pre-op diet is 2 protein shakes a day and 2 high protein, low carb meals a day. That doesn't sound too hard. I have done the Atkins thing in the past, and once you get past the first couple of days, it gets easier to manage. I will be thinking of you tomorrow as i down my first shake. :Yawn:

Thanks guys for the support. It's good to know you guys have done it. I'm worried about cheating, but I think if I set my mind to it, I'll be OK.

I'm ready for this!

I was banded on June 16, 2009 and I had to do a full liquid diet for two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. The first three days were absolute hell. Then, after that, it was like someone flipped a switch. Food didn't really matter to me because I knew what was coming after all this would be so much better than anything I'd every experienced. This works, keep your chin up and remember that things are not always what they seem.

This site is amazing and people have talked me off the edge many times. I did not cheat on my liquid diet. It's easier if you don't cook though. I'm not a cook, don't know how, have literally burnt water. lol My hubby is a chef though, that's why I don't need/want to cook. That's part of what made it so much easier for me is that I don't cook. If you do cook, ask someone else to do it while you're starting your journey. And tell them making your favorites are off limits. That's what I did and it worked for me.

The two week liquid diet pre-op is a requirement by my surgeon. I could have 3 protein shakes and 1 protein bar which was provided by the surgeon's office. I could also have sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, crystal light and clear broth. It was pretty hard the first few days, but I did get used to it. I wouldn't say I didn't cheat, but when I did it was sugar free and carb free. A couple of times I had an egg white and I ate a few dill pickle chips, but that was it. I had my surgery October 27th and am still on a liquid diet for another week and a half when I can go to mushies. The difference this time around is that I can have cream soups, yogurt, and cream of rice so I have a few more options. Am starting to yearn for some real food to bite into, but I know that will come. I keep my eye on the prize and know that eventually I will be able to eat normal food, only in much smaller portions than I was used to. I am excited to be starting my bandster journey. Good luck to you.

Good luck!!! I have to start mine on Dec. 2!!!

The two week liquid diet pre-op is a requirement by my surgeon. I could have 3 Protein shakes and 1 protein bar which was provided by the surgeon's office. I could also have sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, crystal light and clear broth. It was pretty hard the first few days, but I did get used to it. I wouldn't say I didn't cheat, but when I did it was sugar free and carb free. A couple of times I had an egg white and I ate a few dill pickle chips, but that was it. I had my surgery October 27th and am still on a liquid diet for another week and a half when I can go to mushies. The difference this time around is that I can have cream soups, yogurt, and cream of rice so I have a few more options. Am starting to yearn for some real food to bite into, but I know that will come. I keep my eye on the prize and know that eventually I will be able to eat normal food, only in much smaller portions than I was used to. I am excited to be starting my bandster journey. Good luck to you.

I'm going crazy and it's only my first day. I'm having 2 protien shakes and jello, broth Soup. Like I said my doctor doesn't require a pre-op "liquid" diet --but I just wanna get my body prepared for it, but I'm just wondering if I should try doing 2 Protein Shakes and maybe a lean cuisine for dinner because I'm more concerned about low calorie meals.

I'm glad that you got through it!:scared2:

I was banded on June 16, 2009 and I had to do a full liquid diet for two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. The first three days were absolute hell. Then, after that, it was like someone flipped a switch. food didn't really matter to me because I knew what was coming after all this would be so much better than anything I'd every experienced. This works, keep your chin up and remember that things are not always what they seem.

This site is amazing and people have talked me off the edge many times. I did not cheat on my liquid diet. It's easier if you don't cook though. I'm not a cook, don't know how, have literally burnt Water. lol My hubby is a chef though, that's why I don't need/want to cook. That's part of what made it so much easier for me is that I don't cook. If you do cook, ask someone else to do it while you're starting your journey. And tell them making your favorites are off limits. That's what I did and it worked for me.

I feel like I'm going through absolutely hell, and it's only the first day -- well technically I'm on my second day , (as I right this while I'm at work on the night shift and it's 12:38AM) and it's really hard!:frown:

I hope that I get that switch flipped!:thumbup:

I might need some help with sticking to be motivated.

I don't really cook all that much, my husband cooks, and he can continue to cook for himself -- Thank god!:scared2:

Update 11/2/09 0149AM

I quit. This diet is not required. I'm wating till 24 hours prior to my surgery where it is required. I'm about to go nuts and I feel like I'm gonna pass out!