I didn't have a strict pre-op diet for the band either (and neither did the GB patients at my docs office)...my doc said he's never had anyone's large liver get in the way of him doing the surgeries. They did ask us to cut back on the calories and eat low fat/sugar the week before, but nothing specific. I never had/have to drink a protein shake EVER, but I did try a few of these pre-op as I wanted to try them and I still do a few after fills, but that's my choice. I found the Atkins and EAS low carb ones that are premade are fine (I got chocolate, available at WalMart and Target)...hated any in a metal can. I also bought a container of the Isopure mix at GNC, but it's only tolerable with lots of frozen fruit and milk. Unless your doc requires protein shakes I wouldn't bother with this as it will take me a year to go through the container as it's something we banders don't use...actually a no-no on the lifetime diet as it's a slider food. Good luck to you! -BG
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