T Minus 4 Days

[Domika03 309]

Hi everyone,

Well, my surgery is in 4 days. I've been doing a lot of reading (my guess is too much, although I can't seem to get enough), and am starting to get myself a little nervous. I've read how some people are actually feeling hungry during the liquid diet phase, and how others are feeling quite emotional. I'm seriously considering getting plication with the lap-band, but am a little nervous about that too. Nerves are starting to kick in a bit.

I also find it amazing at how everyone has a similar, yet different, diet plan. If I read mine correctly, it shows:

Week 1 (day 1 - 5 post op) > Clear liquids only * I start this on Thursday, the day before surgery, and with a surgery time of 1:30pm on Friday, not sure how my tummy will handle it)

Week 1 (day 5-7) > option of refried Beans, low fat cottage cheese, egg beaters, light/low carb yogurt & sugar free pudding

Week 2 - 3 > soft food such as 90%-100% Protein / small amt complex carbs (veggies first), not to exceed 1 oz every 2 hours . Oh joy!

Week 3 & beyond > solid food such as 75% protein/25% complex carbs

Does everyone have something similar?

[Sojourner 2,446]

The more reading you do on this site, the more you will realize that each surgeon has slight variations in their pre op and post op guidelines.

Pre op I was given an entire manual that took me from the pre op diet through to maintenance after achieving your goal weight. Many of the foods you mentioned are on my "forbidden foods" list.

My surgeon is fairly strict when it comes to diet. Each meal is to have 3 oz of lean Protein and 2 oz Fiber carb, measured by volume, after being cooked. Carb choices are fruits and veggies only.

It's essential for you to follow the guidelines provided by your surgeon. The more diet compliance you are able to develop now, the easier it will be for you later.

Best wishes for your successful journey...

[Domika03 309]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

May I ask what "forbidden foods" you're not supposed to eat. Now I'm curious