Dear god I cant do it!

[socalfosh 17]

Im converting from band to sleeve. I'm day 8 on a four week liquid preop diet. I think I could handle another week.....but effing THREE!!?? I wanna quit. I can't. Not to mention this is just to remove the band. I have to do it again for the sleeve 2 months later. I just ate about 5 spoonfuls of the meat sauce I made for spaghetti......I shouldn't have done that. I want to throw my towel to the wind and dig in.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Why so many weeks? Just think though when you get that thing out and begin your sleeved life it will all be worth it!! I feel so bad for all of you that have gone through the hell of that thing. I can't imagine having to do that many weeks of a liquid diet. On the other hand I couldn't imagine living with the band and all the trouble it has caused people. Hang in there and just think about the new life after it is gone. Don't beat yourself up over the slip just get up in the morning and start over again. Each day is a new chance to do better!! I hope your weeks go by quickly and I wish you the best!!

[TJL 222]

You can do it, 4 weeks is a long time but you're a strong person especially if you are converting from the band to the sleeve, just remember to vary your liquads. I bought some of the Unjury cheese sauce and chicken Soup to give me a little variety on the 2 week liquad diet. Also get some unflavored Protein to mix in with beef or vegetable broth. Sometimes just switching up your liquads, going from sweet to savory is enough to make a difference. Good luck!

[Disneymomma4 26]

Wow that's a lot. My conversion surgery is tomorrow and I just had one day of Clear liquids. Good luck

Scheduled for lapband to sleeve-8/9. CW-279. Sent from my iPhone using VST

[socalfosh 17]

Why so many weeks? Just think though when you get that thing out and begin your sleeved life it will all be worth it!! I feel so bad for all of you that have gone through the hell of that thing. I can't imagine having to do that many weeks of a liquid diet. On the other hand I couldn't imagine living with the band and all the trouble it has caused people. Hang in there and just think about the new life after it is gone. Don't beat yourself up over the slip just get up in the morning and start over again. Each day is a new chance to do better!! I hope your weeks go by quickly and I wish you the best!!

My nutritionist said over the years they've found 4 weeks is best to shrink the liver......idk. When they placed the band 5 yrs ago I did 2.5 weeks. Thanks for the encouragement.

[socalfosh 17]

You can do it' date=' 4 weeks is a long time but you're a strong person especially if you are converting from the band to the sleeve, just remember to vary your liquads. I bought some of the unjury cheese sauce and chicken Soup to give me a little variety on the 2 week liquad diet. Also get some unflavored Protein to mix in with beef or vegetable broth. Sometimes just switching up your liquads, going from sweet to savory is enough to make a difference. Good luck![/quote']

Thanks for the advice and encouragement !

[socalfosh 17]

Wow that's a lot. My conversion surgery is tomorrow and I just had one day of Clear Liquids. Good luck

Scheduled for lapband to sleeve-8/9. CW-279. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Oh man I wish! I don't even get to this procedure in one step! Gahh! Good luck to you. Keep us posted on your progress !

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I was on a Protein drink for 2 weeks prior to my surgery. then the first time it got cancelled...Then I had to do it all again....then I spent 5 months in the hospital on a drip because of the sleeve...

If I can do that ...YOU can do this..You already know what its all about...Time to relax and just let it all go by.....Forget about today..Tomorrow is a new day and you are stronger tomorrow then you are today...I can just tell!!!!!

[socalfosh 17]

I was on a Protein drink for 2 weeks prior to my surgery. then the first time it got cancelled...Then I had to do it all again....then I spent 5 months in the hospital on a drip because of the sleeve...

If I can do that ...YOU can do this..You already know what its all about...Time to relax and just let it all go by.....Forget about today..Tomorrow is a new day and you are stronger tomorrow then you are today...I can just tell!!!!!

Wow RJ I'm so sorry for your struggles. I hope you are well now! Thanks for the encouragement!

[meemee 2]

Im converting from band to sleeve. I'm day 8 on a four week liquid preop diet. I think I could handle another week.....but effing THREE!!?? I wanna quit. I can't. Not to mention this is just to remove the band. I have to do it again for the sleeve 2 months later. I just ate about 5 spoonfuls of the meat sauce I made for spaghetti......I shouldn't have done that. I want to throw my towel to the wind and dig in.

Why four weeks. Can I ask what you're drinking for drinks? And how many per day? So, you get nothing solid?? Only Protein drinks. I'm wondering what kind because I need to do one week of Protein Drinks and need to know which kind to get. Any suggestions. And how many can I drink per day?

[socalfosh 17]

Why four weeks. Can I ask what you're drinking for drinks? And how many per day? So' date=' you get nothing solid?? Only Protein drinks. I'm wondering what kind because I need to do one week of Protein Drinks and need to know which kind to get. Any suggestions. And how many can I drink per day?[/quote']

My nutritionist said they feel its the best for shrinking the liver. She said they require for all their patients. I bought Premier Protein from costco . they're pre-made and not bad at all. I bought the vanilla and chocolate. I can have no more than 2 of those per day. I mostly have Water throughout the day. Sometimes crystal light. Lots of sugar free Jello, some SF pudding and broth. That's it for me. Good luck to you!