How to prep the week before surgery?

reddhedgrl
on 4/22/11 1:36 pm
I'm having a lap band next Friday...however I am a bit confused about what I can eat/drink this whole week prior...any help please?
kelly_hope
on 4/22/11 3:24 pm - Marysville, WA
Every surgeon is different, I would ask yours just to be sure. Congrats and good luck!
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MajorMom
on 4/22/11 8:23 pm - VA
If you're on liquids, do low carb protein shakes. Syntrax Nectar shakes are at Vitamin Shoppe and I think there are some good ones at Walmart and Costco but I don't know the names of those. Learn how to read food product labels, if you don't already know. Look for the hidden sugars and carbs in things you like to eat and drink..you'd be surprised.  You need the protein to help you heal after your surgery, so protein shakes are about the best way to go. I think RagettyAnn has a recipe for super broth, you might want to send her a PM and get the recipe for that for post-op. Get your vitamins started especially vitamin D to go with your calcium. Find a good chewable multi vitamin that you like. Start walking as much as you can and do some lung exercises such as blowing up balloons. Good luck!

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