Well, I survived the 4th of July without totally pigging out.

Yesterday, July 5, started my pre-op diet and also had my pre-op visit.

Knew I would be away from home all day so filled my cooler up with water and protein shakes, etc and headed to pre-op visit. Ended up eating about 700 calories (1000 is my limit) so think I did great. Went to visit hubby's sister and went to open-stage music she goes to; didn't get home until 11:00 p.m. I was afraid I would blow it since I wouldn't be home, but did ok.

Ok, three more protein evaluations:

1) EAS AdvantEdge carb control strawberry cream - eh, I was able to drink it but not crazy about - too much 'milk' taste for me and I don't do milk.

2) New Whey liquid protein orange - 42 grams of protein, but I only drank half. Pretty darn good. Kind of tastes like liquid orange jello with a tart taste. Even if you didn't like it you could drink it because half a tube is only 1.5 ounces.

3) Whey Gourmet Chocolate Peanut Butter protein powder - really good!! It said to mix with water but I used skim milk instead. I could do this several times a week!! Normally can't stand the sweet tasting stuff because of the artificial taste, but it was really good.

Yesterday I recorded my starting weight and starting measurements in a Word document. I was going to post them here, but the measurements are so darn big I'm ashamed - I'll post them when I have something smaller to compare them with!! :faint:

Today is day 2 of my pre-op diet, my surgery is 2 weeks from today!!!

Hey, I just wanted to tell you we are about at the same point and your journal showed we have alot in common,horses mainly.I am on my 3rd day of pre-op and stay so grippy because I am so hungry.My surgery is on July 18. I want to get more energy because I have really negleted my horses,just feel so tired.My first weight at the Dr. was 230 and I will go next Thursday for my preop.Thanks for the info about the whey,I will try it.Good luck to you