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i was put on a 2 week pre op diet where 2 meals were a high protein low sugar shakes - like ensure or carnation and the 3rd meal was under 1200 calories. yea, i so did not follow it and my surgeon never said anything after surgery about my liver being too large (whew!!). i had hoss's for lunch and olive garden for dinner the day before my surgery! i've been reading that some surgeons are not even reccomending the pre op diet because it isn't worth it. i'm not advising that you do what i did, i'm just telling you what happened for me =) getting a lot of protein is the key, i think 40 grams per day. walmart and other stores usually have a section w/ high protein shakes. good luck!!

i was banded on jan3. i went to dr.marley in windber, pa - his team is absolutely wonderful!! i spent this past week relaxing while my body healed, a lot of sleeping, pogo games, movies and reading. i feel much better, except for the tenderness in my abdomen. but its not that bad! i am down 8lbs so far =) i return to work on jan17, i am a med nurse at a very busy skilled nursing home. so can't follow the 20lb wt restriction there! my husband, family and friends have been so supportive. i love reading everyone's posts on here, the advice is great! i am so excited to start losing this fat!!!!