What can I do b4 surgery? Use Optifast?

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I am looking for advice on what I can do to ensure my success with the lapband. I have all the documentation ready to go for approval and anticipate a "yes" based on the criteria set by NGS-American....if not, I'll be researching the appeal process. What can I be doing right now to help even though I don't have a surgery date? Should I try to take some weight off using my excess Optifast shakes or perhaps save them until after surgery?

Here's the details on the one pre-made shake:

Calories 160

Protein 14 g

Carb 20 g (this seems high based on some info I've read here)

Fat 3 g

Sodium 220 g

Potassium 460 mg

Fiber 0 g

I've read that some docs put you on a liquid diet to reduce the liver b4 surgery, but I think I'm not close enough with a date yet to determine that. Does anyone have any personal experience with Dr. Christopher Evans in Indianapolis - Carmel Indiana?

Also, I've already done the "binge" thing a few weeks ago after I made the decision to go forward with the band. I put on 10 lbs just doing that and it just doesn't feel good anymore. I realize now that wasn't a good move. :clock:

The good thing is that when I'm on this site reading & researching, I don't think of food and don't get hungry. I get so motivated that I want to go upstairs and exercise. :dance: Sorry that my posts are usually long...my husband always says that I talk too much and I guess it comes through when typing as well.

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!! :clap2: