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Getting ready for banding on 7/19, wish me luck. :tt1:

Good luck! I am scheduled for July 27th. :frown:

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Good luck medic, you'll do great! Can't wait to hear your success story!

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Hey guys for those that have been banded, how and what did you do for your pre-op diet? The options are many, but most don't sound too appetizing. I am new here, so if this has been asked already (which I am sure it has!) please point me in the right direction.

Cedric:cool:

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I haven't been banded, but I have been given my pre-op diet by my surgeon's office. Two Protein shakes a day (100% whey isolate), and a small, very low carb dinner -- three to four ounces of Protein and a green veggie like broccoli or green Beans. I can put half a banana in each shake if I find they are not filling me up. I'm not supposed to snack, but if I am just too hungry on the plan, then I can add a boiled egg, some low-fat cheese, or some lean deli meat in between Breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner. This is for four to six weeks, because of my size.

Good luck with your pre-op diet and with surgery!

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Same surgery date! Good luck to you :confused: I am on the pre-op diet now, day #3. It consists of all Protein supplements supplied by the surgeon's office (for a fee, of course). I am eating oatmeal, chili, smoothies, bars (only one a day is allowed) Soups and some other protein supplement mixes. Weird food if you ask me. I'm just viewing it as medicine for my body to prepare for surgery...nothing to get excited about! I'm not as hungry as I though I would be, although I would love some real food. The good news is that I've lost 7 pounds, HA! All Water weight for sure, but it still feels great. I also gave up caffeine - that has been the worst. Headache not so bad today :thumbup: I am also exercising...not too hard though - this diet is only 600-700 calories a day!

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:confused: GOOD LUCK!!! :thumbup:

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