AlienBandit 10 Posted February 18, 2010 I am already banded but my band is being removed for 3 months. I am worried about gaining my weight back so I was thinking of following a pre op diet plan. However before I was banded I wasn't required to follow a diet before surgery so I am wondering what everyone else's pre op diet plans look like. What did you have to eat What weren't you allowed to eat etc Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrieger 21 Posted February 18, 2010 5 Optifast shakes a day. 160 calories each for a total of 800. They are delicious but I don't know if they are available in Korea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted February 18, 2010 Mine involved 2 Protein shakes a day (I used Inspire shakes from bariatriceating.com) and a meal consisting of 4 oz. of Protein and a cup of non-starchy vegetables. Additionally, I could have 2 servings each of broth, sugar-free Jello, and/or sugar-free popsicles each day. It wasn't the most fun I've ever had, but it was liveable. I hope you're feeling better fast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsdivine 0 Posted February 18, 2010 I'm on low carb high Protein diet. I basically have any lean meats, veggies and Protein Shakes. For Snacks I can have sugar free and fat free Jello and fudge pops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding me 1 Posted February 18, 2010 This is copied right from the paper work the doctor gaev me since I have not started it yet. "You can have 2 Protein Shakes per day. The product we recommend is Bariatric Advantage. Or you can get any Protein shack, brand or flavor, just make sure that it is less than 200 calories and low sugar. Most will be spproximately 20 grams of protein. You can mix the Protein Powder with 8 oz of skim milk or Water. You can also add fresh or frozen fruit (no sugar added) to your shake." Then I can have 1 meal per day that is low fat and low calorie. They suggested either SmartOnes or Lean Cuisine frozen dinners or lean grilled meat and steamed veggies. Then I can consume any amount of sugar free drinks: Tea, coffee, flavored waters, crystal light Broth-as long as it is reduced sodium Sugar free popsicles and Jello Then only 2 cups per day of the following Gatorade, juice, skim milk, sherbert, and diet soda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbirney 3 Posted February 18, 2010 This is copied right from the paper work the doctor gaev me since I have not started it yet. "You can have 2 Protein shakes per day. The product we recommend is Bariatric Advantage. Or you can get any Protein shack, brand or flavor, just make sure that it is less than 200 calories and low sugar. Most will be spproximately 20 grams of protein. You can mix the protein powder with 8 oz of skim milk or Water. You can also add fresh or frozen fruit (no sugar added) to your shake." Then I can have 1 meal per day that is low fat and low calorie. They suggested either SmartOnes or Lean Cuisine frozen dinners or lean grilled meat and steamed veggies. Then I can consume any amount of sugar free drinks: Tea, coffee, flavored waters, crystal light Broth-as long as it is reduced sodium sugar free popsicles and Jello Then only 2 cups per day of the following Gatorade, juice, skim milk, sherbert, and diet soda Same thing I was told in Pre op meeting yesterday. Easiest way for me was shake for Breakfast, lunch, then lean cuisine or smart ones for dinner. Light snack of nuts, or Jello.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites