katyana

Hello all! I have check-in in 10 and a half hours... getting so nervous and excited!!! I can't wait!

Hooray, I was just going to come ask this very same question! I have a Wii, and I have been working out with Wii Fit and Wii Sports for the last month or so, and I am really loving it. But I was feeling kind of lame about having a game be my daily exercise, haha. I don't know why I am worried, though - I work up a sweat, I can feel it in my muscles, and a month in, I am definitely getting better / stronger / more stamina... so what about that isn't good, right? I am just trying to get myself on track with good habits as I head towards my surgery next week. Anyway, I am so relieved to hear that I am not the only one!

Congrats, that is so great! Like you, I have found ways to be creative, and I have really been enjoying the things I made. Organic bean soups have been great. Dr. Quilici also allows yogurts in the liquid pre-OP diet, so for example, organic black bean soup with some extra mexican spices and a dollop of non-fat plain greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) makes a great, healthy, dinner with a large dose of protein. I also got a hand mixer, and love blending juices with ice and 1/3 c. of that same yogurt for a smoothie. Add some unflavored protein powder for some additional "staying power" to the smoothie (I've found that the more protein in the meal, the longer I stay full). It has really been working great, and I am enjoying it. Post-OP, I have bags of frozen organic fruits and berries that I will also blend in (when I am allowed more than juice). Anyway, I am on the last leg of my pre-OP diet (surgery is Thursday, and I make the switch to clear liquids on Tuesday), and I wanted to share some of the tricks that made the last week and a half fly by for me. Good luck everyone!

I tried the Isopure shakes as well - the powdered one. I don't particularly like it, I think the vanilla one is thin and watery and bleech. I think I am going to go for an unflavored powder next, and just add it to my juice, maybe blend it with ice to make my own shake. In terms of pre-made shakes, I like the World-Wide Pure Protein shakes - 4 carbs/100 cal per 11 oz can. I have been picking those up at Trader Joe's.

Me too!! Today I had my PCP exam, tomorrow I have the pre-screening and blood work at the hospital. One week left!!

Thanks! I am just a big ball of nerves and excitement right now! I just got back from meeting with my doctor for the last pre-OP session with him. Tomorrow I see my PCP for my pre-OP exam, and Friday I have to go to the hospital for my pre-screening. I am practically bouncing in my chair!

I am being banded on 9/1. I am hugely excited and hugely nervous, all at the same time. And I should add in a dash of hugely tired... haha! I am on day 6 of my 2 week pre-OP liquid diet. Fortunately for me, I looooooove yogurt and soups, so it hasn't been so bad, but my energy is a little low.

Hello all! I just found this site, and I am so excited to have you all to talk with as we go through this process together. I am scheduled to get banded on Thursday, 9/1. I am currently on day 6 of my all-liquid pre-OP diet. It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be, but wow, I pee ALL the time. Good luck everyone!