lilnora2 0 Posted March 27, 2008 :ohmy:I just found out that my insurance has been approved and all I have to do now is get this mask for my sleep apena which I should have by next week and then I can be scheduled for my band surgery, but I need to loose 5 to 10 pounds and I don't know how to start eating the right foods for this please someone give me ideas how to start my future as a banded woman with the right diet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p3photogal 0 Posted March 27, 2008 why don't you try the pre-op diet? there are about a million different ones so i can only comment on mine. My Pre-op diet - 2 weeks 3-4 Protein shakes per day 70-75 grams of Protein (it depends on your height I am 5'1) if you tell me your height i can look up yours in the binder my nut gave me 800-1000 calories 64+ oz of Water other than that you can have chicken broth (99% fat free and low sodium), Clear liquids, sf Jello, sf popsicles (up to 2 a day), 1 sf fudgesicle per day. If you get your protein in, you really don't feel hungry at all. Protein is going to be the biggest part of your diet after being banded, with Fiber coming in a close second. So always make sure to eat your protein and Fiber first at every meal...if you are full, don't worry about adding in that carb for that meal. I hope that helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiseSeattle 0 Posted March 27, 2008 i say do the pre-op liquid diet. i did slimfast and i lost 4 lbs in 3 days. my blog has recipes to make slimfast taste like a frappuccino. yummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long2BFree 12 Posted March 27, 2008 Pre-Surgery Nutrition Plan 1200-1500 calories, (70 gm protein) Breakfast: 1-2 Protein shakes AM Snack: 1 Protein shake Lunch: Meal Replacement and salad (low cal dressing) (350-400 calories) PM Snack: 1-2 Protein Shakes Dinner: 1-2 Protein Shakes Drink up to 5-7 Protein shakes per day. Each Protein Shake should contain: 100-200 calories at lease 15 gm protein maximum of 15 gm of carbohydrates Recommended Protein Shakes: HMR 800 shake Slim Fast Low Carb Shake Carnation Instant Breakfast for the Carbohydrate Conscious Isopure (GNC) WorldWide Pure Protein (Trader Joe's) Atkins Advantage (Walmart) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted March 27, 2008 1k-1200 calories a day you should lose at least 1-2 lbs per week, possibly more. Eat high Protein, low carb and vegies. You can do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilnora2 0 Posted March 28, 2008 thank you so much for the response Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elchewtoy 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Water!! Drink a glass of Water with lemon in the morning, Water must be room temp. Continue to drink water all day. This is to be done in conjunction with any pre-op diet you choose. I did not believe that this could help. I have had 4 months to figure this out; I still have 2 more months before my insurance will even look at request. The fist 2 months I lost an average of 4 pounds, then I added the water, and the following months were and average of 14 pounds lost It helps!:tongue_smilie: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingonastar 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Ok, I am interested too. What kind of Protein drinks are good? I don't like the chalky taste. $$$ really isn't an issue... but I want it to be yummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
