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My surgery date is OCt 3oth..my pre op diet is 2 slimfast one Protein Drink and sugar free jello..I cannot just eat that I am starving not to mention weak! I have a physically and mentally demanding job not to mention kids!! I mean I know this is not the first topic on this but seriously if I could stick to liquids I wouldnt need lapband!!

I havent cheated really bad>>I mean I havent gone out and eaten a cheeseburger or quesadilla but I have ate some chicken broth and cream of chicken Soup some egg whites and some pieces of deli meat..

For me its more the need to not feel weak!! I am so afraid I might not get banded if I dont make it through this!

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LilMissy,

It doesn't sound like you are taking in enough Protein.

I am about to start the pre op diet, and my NUT really stressed the importance of taking in my fully alloted Protein (which based on my Height is 52 grams). I am using the EAS Protein drinks which are 17 grams of protein a shake. I can also supplement with skim milk, and other zero calorie drinks (broth, sugar free popsicles, and Jello, etc).

I also think the first few days you go through a carb withdrawl which is very tough.

Hang in there, but please make sure you are getting enough protein.

Wishing you all the best

Barbara

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I agree with Barbara. Only two Slimfast shakes a day plus sugar free Jello sounds too restrictive for both calories and Protein. Did you get a written set of instructions from your doctor for you meal plan? I know some of these pre-op diets sound very unreasonable, but yours probably ties the all skim milk pre-op diet for being the most restrictive. If you're not 100% certain this is the diet your supposed to follow, I'd call and get confirmation, and if it is correct, ask if you can add anything.

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Hey there. Hope your doing well. I was hoping to be banded this month but have to wait till November. 10/30/09 is my bday! I have heard other bandsters talk about eating watermelon or a few slices of cucumber during the pre-op diet. If you don't stick with it you could have your surgery date delayed. The pre-op diet is all about shrinking your liver. Its only a few weeks, you can do it!!! Good luck!

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My surgery is in 3 days (10/21). Been on the pre-surg diet and yesterday I had a helping of green Beans. I love vegies and couldn't hold off any longer with alll the white stuff....protein powder, cottage cheese, yogurt....Arghhh

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My surgery date is OCt 3oth..my pre op diet is 2 slimfast one Protein drink and sugar free jello!

Talk to your doctor. Two slimfasts are only 380 calories and 20 carbs *total*. That's nonsense. Perhaps you misunderstood?

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No there is a Protein Shake in there also but still not enough!! Im about to just give up and be fat forever! I already ate today!

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Lilmissy, I strongly suggest you contact your surgeon. They will be able to help you with these issues. They possibly will think of ways to help with hunger but keep you on track. The diet is designed to shrink your liver, although this diet does sounds pretty rash.

The last thing you want to do is go into surgery just to come out and find out they couldn’t do the surgery on you because you couldn’t shrink your liver.

I actually have seen far worse however. In fact, a good friend of mine was told only Clear Liquids for a month before surgery. She pulled through fine, but not without a few breakdowns! J Hang in there and contact your Dr., then let us know how it went.

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Lillmissy

YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GIVE UP.. WE are going to get through this part TOGETHER.. Today is my first day on the fast, and I get banded the day before you, so let's get on with it.

I want you to write down the top 10 reasons you are going to succeed on this pre op diet, and start each sentence with I will succeed because..

Forget about what you just ate, and get refocused. You need to tell youself that right now you are going to focus on this one hour at a time. Drink skim milk when you get hunger pain, its filling.

Carry a water bottle with you and continually take sips to keep your belly full.

DO NOT GIVE UP.. I am counting on you to be there with me after surgery..

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No there is a Protein shake in there also but still not enough!! Im about to just give up and be fat forever! I already ate today!

"2 slimfast one Protein Drink and sugar free jello"

Okay..gotcha. Without a coma, it was apparent you meant 2 slimfast shakes plus one Protein drink.

That's better, but still not a lot, especially for a period of two weeks. If you you can't exist on that diet (hey, I don't think I could either, at least w/o b****ing a lot), call your doctor to see if you can add on a high protein healthy food like tuna or chicken breast. You're flushing your system of carbs not trying to starve yourself. Like someone else mentioned, the first two days were by far the roughest for me.

(My pre-op diet was two low carb high Protein Shakes, healthy low sugar veggies (not corn, potatoes, etc), one small fruit, and 4 oz of low fat meat on two slices of low fat whole wheat bread. Not saying that you should change without your doc's approval, but I can understand how you'd be feeling sick on your liquid diet.)

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Dont give up, I was banned 6 days ago.feeling pretty ruff gas yes ,but my main complaint on 3 days clear liquid 2 tablespoons at a time I am so weak...........I finally gave in and called my doc office. The Nurse gave me another set of instructions eat every two hrs and throw in some instant potatoes or grits its been about 3 hrs I feel better all ready. Lesson learned they need to hear about your problem to be able to help you.

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