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Patriarch · August 13, 2008

Hey everybody, my name is Amy and i am from GA. I am currently on mission with my 2 week liquid pre-op diet. August 19th is my surgery date and I am really excited and afraid. I hope that myt liver shrinks enough to place the band because I am a cash patient and I really do not want to throw away 14K. This is my one shot. I am going to list my usual eating habits in a day and see if you guys think that I am on track.

Breakfast - Atkins Protein Drink (Cafe Caramel it's delicious)

Water

snack - 1 sugar free Jello cup

crystal lite

lunch - Atkins Protein Drink

water

Snack - sugar free Popsicles(2)

crystal lite

dinner - 16oz egg drop Soup from local Chinese restaurant

water

Snack - more Popsicles (2)

Ya'll let me know if you think that this diet will shrink my liver enough. I am so worried about that. :whatchutalkingabout I weighed in on July 24th at 243lbs and I am now at 236. I did not loose any weight until after beginning the 2 week preop diet. Thanks , I really appreciate any advice or opinions that you may have.

Amy

Lanakila · August 13, 2008

I won't get my band until the 28th, so I can't speak to the shrinking of the liver question.

I DO want to know where you got that caramel Atkins shake though? Sounds right up my alley! If it's a recipe that you use with a vanilla or such, I'd love the recipe :crying:

Welcome to the board!

liquidbluegal · August 13, 2008

You sound right on track. I had the same basic pre-op diet and lost 10lbs before I went in and My doctor told me my case was very boring...aka....it only took 45 minutes and my liver was in perfect condition. My starting weight was similar to yours at 246.

Good luck with your journey into bandland

Patriarch · August 13, 2008

I won't get my band until the 28th, so I can't speak to the shrinking of the liver question.
I DO want to know where you got that caramel Atkins shake though? Sounds right up my alley! If it's a recipe that you use with a vanilla or such, I'd love the recipe :crying:

Welcome to the board!

You can get the cafe' Caramel milkshakes from Wal-Mart. They are in the medicine section, not the food side. They are 4 in a pack and they are around $6.50. I like to take a iced coffee cup from McDonalds and pour my Atkins over the ice and pretend that I am having the real thing. It's my treat! Try them, I love the taste!

Patriarch · August 13, 2008

You sound right on track. I had the same basic pre-op diet and lost 10lbs before I went in and My doctor told me my case was very boring...aka....it only took 45 minutes and my liver was in perfect condition. My starting weight was similar to yours at 246.
Good luck with your journey into bandland

Whew! That's some relief! I want a very boring case myself :crying: I figure the less time that he is in there the less he is moving that port around causing soreness! Anyway, you look like you are doing well and I hope that you continue the good work! Talk to ya soon.