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Well, I had attend the required seminar in August 2010. I am scheduled to meet with Dr. Mora on October 6, 2010, for my medical consultant. I already have the paperwork which is required to go ahead and speak to the nutritionsit. Thanks to the fact I work for Public Health I can use on of our registered dieticians.

I am trying to plan for my preop diet. According to the paperwork I have we should start the preop diet when we see the doctor. Whats the best drinks to get?? slimfast???

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That all depends on what your surgeon recommends. Is it a clear liquid diet? High Protein? Can you have solid foods? Is it all Protein liquids?

Typically if you're not on a clear, sugar free diet ... you want the most bang for your buck. High protein, low cal/low carb/low sugar.

I'm sure more seasoned bandsters can help you out some more!

Good luck!

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Slim fast is a poor choice for Protein suppliments, too high in sugar and not enough protein. Talk to your nutritionist, and call the surgeon's office to comfirm what his pre-op diet is. there are multiple choices available at places like GNC, Whole foods, bariatric web sites, even Walmart. look for the highest protein with the least calories, and try different ones untill you find one you like. I use one from GNC that has 21g of protein with 120 calories.

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Thanks, I am waiting to see when the nutritionist wants to meet. During the seminar they mention the slimfast plan. I can eat two veggies and one meat for dinner. However things might change when I meet with the Doctor.

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