can anyone clarify..

[Georgia_Peach 32]

Two week pre op diet is complete Meal Replacement shakes or are you eating jellos puddings juices im confused. My dietitian was saying to eat luke your in week 5 post op which doesnt make any sense because everyone else seems to be liquids

[KAATNS 1,473]

Unfortunately, every doctor has different pre-op requirements. I would check with your doctor's office just to be sure what they recommend. Best wishes to you!!

[BillieG 81]

when do you get this information from doctor? I have bout 3 months to go, I meet with the surgeon for the first time next month.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

You need to check with your surgeon. They will tell you what you should be doing. It can be confusing at first, and they know that, so call away!

[maceterious 16]

Everyone's instructions are different. Mine is 2 weeks (based on my BMI) of 2 meal replacing shakes a day and 1 cup of greens, 1 cup of fruits and 5-7oz of lean Protein depending on what the source is- (5 for beef or up to 7 for fish, I was told). Tomorrow will be my 6th day on the pre-op diet. I cheated once. You can use the "my fitness pal" app to track what you're consuming, gives you a great breakdown of what ratios of fat/carbs/protein based on what is entered into your food "diary". Then you can ask your surgeon or nutritionist what range they want you to stay in~

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

Just MY experience I did a pre op for a month it was 2 shakes a day then a small meal for dinner then for the 2weeks before surgery it was 2 shakes and a big green salad for dinner with lemon juice and a bit of white distelled vinagar and that was it , u can look up online about the pre op or post op for lapbsnd hope this helped as I had to look it up that's how I knoew.

[AZDiane60 4]

when do you get this information from doctor? I have bout 3 months to go' date=' I meet with the surgeon for the first time next month.[/quote']

When I had my first appointment, I met with the dietician, billing person, RN, had EKG, and met the doctor. All of my pre-op tests etc., were then scheduled

[BillieG 81]

When I was first approved, they asked if I wanted to meet with them or my own physician. I chose my own because of the driving distance. So basically I meet with my own personal doctor for the 3rd time tomorrow. We are just discussing exercise ideas and calorie counts. I will meet with the actual nutritionist, surgeon, etc on Sept 16 for the first time. I think that is why I may have questions still because I haven't dealt with them personally yet. At this point I feel like I am on my own trying to cut back and lose a little weight each month if possible. I have a hard time with calories so I think counting weight watcher points are easier. Right now I'm doing the SHRED diet just to get me going because it's fast. I have only lost 5 lbs so far, trying to stay motivated and definitely excited for the band.