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It would probably be better for you to reschedule the surgery for a few weeks from now. Start the preop diet again and stick to it. The preop diet is tough, but my doctor said they didn't design the program to be mean. They designs the programs to keep you safe. If your liver isn't small enough, he may not be able to perform the surgery. If that happens, you will have been subjected to all of the risks of surgery (general anesthesia, blood clots, pneumonia developing from the anesthesia, and incisions cut into your body) for absolutely nothing. I am only 4 days post-op. My surgeon's instructions are 3 Protein shakes and sugar-free liquids (which was the same as my two week preop diet). Although I'm not hungry, I really want to CHEW something. I know that I can't because I have to allow my stomach to heal. You said that you somewhat followed your preop diet. After surgery, if you only somewhat follow the instructions, you can really hurt yourself and your band. Good luck with your journey.

Let us know how she is doing. I am just a few days ahead of her, I had my surgery on the 28th.

Congrats on all of the approvals, especially my fellow Feds. I had a BMI of 36.9 and co-morbidities of sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, bordyerline HBP, and GERD. My doc submitted to FEHB BCBS on a Wednesday and I was approved on a Monday.

How much were you drinking during the day? My preop diet was 3 protein shakes and 64 ounces of other, non-carbonated sugar free liquids. I was allowed sugar free popsicles and jello. One night I ate two boxes of jello. The liquids did help to keep the hunger at bay.

Name, real or screen~ Christine Age~ 43 Weight on November 1st~ 198.8 Goal Weight for November 29th~ not to gain while healing Exercise Goal for November~ start walking 3 x per week as soon as I am cleared to start exercising Dietary Goal for November~ follow my docs stage 2 (full liquids) and stage 3 (mushies) as well as I have done with the preop (didn't cheat at all !!) Personal Goal for November~ to allow my body to heal from the surgery and not to rush things Date Banded~ 10/28/11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~12 lbs, includes pre-op

Congrats!

If you are using insurance and if there is any chance that your policy may change on Jan 1, 2012, I would get the surgery done as soon as you can. Many companies are looking for ways to save money on health insurance costs and deleting coverage for WLS is one of the most common cost savers.

Unflavored protein powder is not flavorless - I wish it was. But it is better than Isopure.

Welcome to the forum! I was banded at Cleveland Clinic FL on Friday. After researching WLS and thinking about it for so long, it feels odd to say that. My surgery went very well. I spent one night in the hospital, which is standard for my surgeon and came home yesterday afternoon. Good luck with your lap band journey!

What a great post. I'm only two days post op and I hope to be like you, a success.

I was told not to hesitate to call and speak to the bariatric nurses at any time. If you are still uncomfortable tomorrow, call your surgeon's nurse.

Good luck tomorrow. I'm 2 days post op. I'm sure you will do fine.

Hope your breathing issues clear up quickly

Welcome to the board. I'm getting banded on Friday! I'm so excited (and a little nervous). Where in Florida are you? I'm in the Ft. Lauderdale Area. Good luck in your journey to good health.

My surgery is Friday. My pre-op diet has been 3 protein shakes a day. I can also have sugar free jello and popsicles.

I had no program fee at all. Everything has been covered by my health insurance, except for the nutritionist visit. They charged $325 for the initial nutrition class. If insurance required a supervised diet, the nutritionist would do the monitoring for no additional charge.

I'm getting banded on Friday and I am excited. This year, I won't gain 10 lbs during the holidays. With a little help from my band, I will finally lose the weight and KEEP IT OFF.

I'm on day nine of my pre-op diet. I can have three Protein shakes per day and unlimited sugar free liquids, which includes chicken, beef or vegetable bullion, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. I can prepare my shakes with Water, 1% milk, skim milk, soy milk or almond milk. If you have the option, use milk instead of water. Drink something constantly. One evening, I was really, really, really hungry and I added about a tablespoon of Peanut Butter to my Protein shake. I also licked the spoon and it was soooooo good. Good luck. Just remember the pre-op diet is just a short time period and it is the beginning of a new and healthy life.

I haven't been banded yet, but one thing I have learned is that you must be willing to work with band to lose the weight. If I had any doubts, I would back out as well. Getting this close to surgery and putting a stop to it took quite a bit of courage. I'm sure that you will find the right solution for you. good luck!

Congrats!