Will My Dr. suggested diet work?

[susie1732 0]

I was banded four days ago and have been reading the posts for the past two days. My doctor only suggested a low carb diet the week prior to surgery. A liquid diet for 48 hr. then soft foods. I had a scrambled egg for Breakfast and Salmon tonight. I have lost 3lb. Has anyone else had such easy to follow instructions and had long term success with their band?

[clarebear08 0]

I don't know about long term, but I wanted to reassure you that the diets vary alot.

I was on normal food up until the surgery, then soft foods immediately afterwards. At my last weigh in (a week after surgery) I'd lost 5kg or 11lbs. It's portions more than anything, and I don't think you eat as much on solid-esque food because they fill you up quicker than liquids.

Hope this helps!

[cruisemissile 0]

its amazing how different each doctors orders are.

I didn't have a pre-op diet, mainly because I didn't have any fatty liver issues.

some people are on Clear Liquids post op for weeks, others like you get to get solid foods right away.

I'm supposed to be on full liquids for the first 30 days, but I've "cheated" here and there just out of sheer hunger.

i've not had any vomiting at all luckily.

congrats on your "nice' diet..! good luck.

[reg.nurse1 0]

Yeah I agree, the diets all vary. My doc has me on a 600 cals daily, 64gm Protein daily, 15 carbs a meal, and 64oz Water daily. I think that is pretty strict, however I am following it and it is working. I am averaging three pounds a week and have not even been filled yet!

[losingjusme 12]

hi and welcome to LBT.

like it was already mentioned, doctor's pre/post op diets vary greatly, my only suggestion is to follow YOUR doctor's orders.

good luck.