Pre-Op Diet

[jesbowne 19]

I have my last dietician appointment tomorrow where (I'm hoping) we will discuss the pre-op diet. I was wondering what people's saving grace was during this time and if there is anything specific I should ask about? I know every surgeon is different and have certain preferences but I know that the 10-day pre-op diet is important and HARD!! I've already converted to a Protein Shake at lunch (mostly due to time constraints at work) so it hopefully won't be too bad. My surgeon consultation is in 2 weeks and from there I will find out if my insurance approves the procedure and when my surgery will be. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[dwilliams 25]

My pre op was 3 Protein shakes per day, and one lean meal which is 4 oz lean meat, 2 cups salad or veggies, 1/2 cup fruit, and light yogurt, and sugar free Jello,Popsicles,crystal light I wanted.not too too bad, but just getting used to the liquids mostly. Good luck

dwilliams

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i was on all liquids 2 week pre and post op.

it is hard. damn hard. there is no way i can lie about that.

the dr told me that the pre is help shrink the liver so he can

get inside easier. let me state the first 3 or 4 days i had a horrid head ache. most likely doing without my diet soda and caffeine. but then it got easier. SF popsicles was my life saver as was the Protein shakes. they made me (full and not hungry). sure i wanted to cheat. but i cheated myself my whole life on other (diets) and now i was this close to getting something to help me. so why not bite the bullet and help myself.

i stayed true and am most proud of that fact.

again, its a mental game. if you want to do this, you can. if you walk into this saying i cant do this, its too hard, i cant live without soda or this or that......then you most likely wont.

but your attitude is good.

and keep in mind, its only for a short period of time.

but man, think of outcome. A new banded you who will

be losing weight. let that be your guide. all the best.

[nicolemm 24]

How many nutrition appts did you all have before surgery? I am going to be having three (first one is Monday) which is really the last step in the appts I have to have before scheduling a date. Were your nutrition appointments spread out over a long time? I am getting antsy for a surgery date because I will have completed all required appts (except nutrition) by the first week in September!

[pjenkinson1970 20]

I'm on day 4 of my pre-op diet and the one thing that is saving my butt is Isopure Protein Drinks. The the shake type but the flavored water ones. I got mine on Amazon, grape frost and blue raspberry. They sort of have a sweet tart taste which is helping me because I'm sick of the thick sweet shakes alread. The best part is they have 40g of Protein in each one and I don't feel hungry at all. Well worth the $ for sure. I am going to continue them post-op as well to help me get my protein.