New to Lap banding

[tazman60 0]

I have three days till the surgery and getting a little nervous. I have been reading about the different pre-op diets and was amazed to see so many drinking Protein drinks. My surgeon doesn't want me drinking those. The pre-op diet is basically just watching what you are eating.

I started this journey 6 months ago and weighted 409 lbs and as of last Thursday I weigh 351.9 lbs. My goal is to get to 250 lbs by June of 2012.

[Rainydayz 3]

I have three days till the surgery and getting a little nervous. I have been reading about the different pre-op diets and was amazed to see so many drinking Protein drinks. My surgeon doesn't want me drinking those. The pre-op diet is basically just watching what you are eating.

I started this journey 6 months ago and weighted 409 lbs and as of last Thursday I weigh 351.9 lbs. My goal is to get to 250 lbs by June of 2012.

Did he say why no Protein Drinks? I cant' imagine you would be able to get the Protein you need after surgery for a while without them. And even then, many say they are never able to eat many meats. So how does he want you to get protein?

[ElizabethNYC 1]

I didn't have to drink Protein till after surgery. On my liquid diet I was drinking medi fast.