Pre-op liquid diet - what was yours, and how long did you do it?

[LollyMoe 1]

I was banded on 8/11/09 and have lost 8 lbs so far. My pre-op was Clear Liquids and required for the day before surgery and three days after. However, I started over the weekend anyway. I figured it would give my liver more of a chance to look good and the doctor said it was in great shape. I am now on Full-liquids with Matrix Protein Shakes, strained creamed Soups, broths, yogurt, tea, and Water. Staples out tomorrow!

[incolorado 1]

I have lost a total of 17 pounds since July 9th. I have lost 2 since starting my modified liquid diet on Thursday - I do go to the gym 5 days a week for an hour alternating doing the weight line, treadmill and zumba class. My goal is to lose 5 more pounds by the 27th, when I have my nutritionist meeting and hopefully 4 more by surgery on the 1st. Lofty goals, but I am going to try. The main thing is I am going to be losing it all eventually and won't crash and burn since the lapband is in my near future!

Did you start yet? How's it going?

That is awesome, 17 lbs already! I just started doing one of the diets that many docs seem to recommend - 2 Protein shakes plus a small meal or Lean Cuisine. I am also going to add in low cal Soups if necessary. So hoping to keep it around 1000 cals. So far so good!

Your exercise regimen is impressive! I like to run/walk/hike, but have been discouraged lately because I just feel so out of shape! I am going to try to get back on it. I can't wait to lose the weight so that I can really run again.

Good luck & thanks for the ideas!:sad: