Pre op diet

I will be attending a class to learn of my pre op diet and I am very scared.  Has anyone had the lap band thru Baptist.  If so, what type of pre op diet did you have?  Some have some food and others have only liquid.  Just wondering?

Thanks, Kim

Hi Kim,
I am the dietitian that you will be seeing during that class, and do not be scared, we will give you all the information you need to prepare for the pre-op diet during that time.  Basically the diet consists of high protein, low carbohydrate liquids.  We do allow you to supplement the diet with sugar free Jell-O, sugar free popsicles, and soup broth, but as I mentioned, we will explain all of this to you during that class time.  Pre-op diets will vary dependent upon which program a person goes through, so just remember that when/if anyone else replies to your message.

Take care, and we will see you soon!
Heather Szaroleta, RD, LDN