Any September Banders?

[aprilapple 1]

Hi all.... What about the liquid diet before ? my doctor did not suggest a thing like that ?

but seems it is a common practice ? advise me please

I will be banded 9/9 and I do not have a pre-op either. I do have a day before surgery Clear liquids diet and fleet bowel cleanse. I was told that the Dr. does not want any food in your bowel in the event that the bowel is nicked during surgery. That could lead to infection. If you eat so much as a piece of toast in the 24 hrs before surgery they will reschedule you.

[Keleka 0]

Keleka! that is great news! I get banded on September 10th are you on a liquid diet right now to shrink your liver? I am on day 1 today.

Thanks! Yes! As a matter of fact I have started my pre op diet:w00t:!

I started it on Monday! An so far so good! No real complaints yet!

I am doing a mix of Optifast high Protein choc shake, and Tomato Soup (not too bad with some hot sauce!) Also, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup (like a thicker chicken bouillon) and Lo carb slim vanilla slim fast (my favorite! will continue this prolly for a long time).

So I have a shake in the morning, soup at lunch and a health choice tv dinner for dinner!

Hope you do well!!! It's going to be here real soon!!!!!:thumbup:

Take care!

Teresa

[BeckyinTn 0]

Hello all! I finally found out yesterday that i am going to be able to have this surgery. I was denied about 2 weeks ago, but my Dr and his staff fought for me and now I am sheduled for the 22nd of September!!!:smile2:

Becky

[angie324 0]

Hello all! I finally found out yesterday that i am going to be able to have this surgery. I was denied about 2 weeks ago, but my Dr and his staff fought for me and now I am sheduled for the 22nd of September!!!:smile2:

Becky

Weigh (ha ha!) to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am getting banded the day after you Becky so will be interesting to see how each of us are getting on and compare notes!!

Don't need to start my pre op til next week but figure better sooner than later!. I gave up the cigarettes 2 and half weeks ago and feel great for it!! will never smoke again!

Going to the Chemist this afternoon to by my shakes etc. are slimfast shakes the same as Protein shakes??? sorry but this all new to me!!

angie x

good luck!!!

[MissBS 3]

Hi. I just completed day 9 of my 3 week pre-op diet. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 12th. My pre-op diet is a shake for Breakfast and lunch and 6 to 8 oz. of Protein, unlimited green vegetables, and a cup of fruit for dinner. They said I could add sf Jello or pudding to my shakes but I really like the Atkins Advantage shakes. They don't taste bad to me and they keep me from getting really hungry. I was told no potatoes, carrots, and bananas. (of course no fatty foods, high sugar foods, Pasta, etc.) Be careful when you buy shakes - my doctor said I could have Slim Fast Low Carb and I bough Slim Fast Optima - I had to take them back. Read the labels - some are better than others. Good luck!!!

[florn 0]

I AM BEING BANDED IN MADISON WISCONSIN BY DR JON GOULD SEPT 10! :biggrin:

[Yayforme 0]

I am scheduled to be banded on September 10th! YAY! I cant wait! Good luck to all of you September bandsters! :biggrin:

[BeckyinTn 0]

Hey Angie324! I was told my the DR that Protein Shakes are better for you but Slim Fast will do in a pinch! We will have to compare notes on how we are doing!

I start on my preop diet tomorrow! I have to do 3 weeks of Atkins Induction diet..mostly Protein and very little carbs! When do you start on your preop diet?

Becky

[angie324 0]

Thanks MissBS and Becky!!! I started my pre-op 2 days ago and think i have lost about 4 lb so far. i have checked the slimfast tin, but it neither says optima or low carb on it but reads 14.1 Protein, 34.5 of carbohydrate, and 223 calories per serving. (its a meal replacement). i haven't started taking it yet, was gonna start today but mainly bought it for my post-op liquid diet. What you think? how much Protein, carbs and calories are in yours?

Angie xx

[angie324 0]

well i went ahead and tried the slimfast shake for my lunch! used soya milk and have to say that it tasted ok!! And really filling! could only manage 3/4 of it - really filling!! and thats before the band!!! HA HA!

angiex

[BeckyinTn 0]

It is my turn now!! I have taken care of eveyone for so long and put myself on the back burner! I can't wait!

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[MustLuvLhasa's 0]

Hello all,

I just received my date today and I am very excited and nervous. My surgery date is Sept 18th. I've read and learned so much from this website and would love to be a September Samurai.

Lise I also have to do a pre liquid diet for 2 weeks. I have gradually tried to get my body used to it so it won't go in complete shock. Good Luck everyone.

[SashaVaughn 0]

Sept 15th and I'm thrilled!!!!

[kbell1 0]

My band date is 09-10-08.

[watermelon seeds 0]

Hello I am also a September 8th soon to be bandster. I am so excited! The days are winding up. Are you on the shrink your liver diet?