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I have no idea if squash and zucchini are starchy or not... they are veggies so they work for me. I don't do peppers, onions, mushrooms, cooked spinach, so I am limited on veggies. I know that corn and peas are starchy but that is it. I am excited, down to 5 days til surgery. It is very hard to do the sips and tiny bites (or massive chewing) but I think I will be glad for the practice. I have decided as I hit the 9 1/2 lbs lost stage that the reason for this diet is for more than the reducing the liver size (yes that is important) but I think it helps morale, I know I have struggled with whether or not I am making the right decision but with the weight loss, it makes more positive for this. I think it also gets you used to eating better and less before the critical have to point, maybe making it less likely to make a mistake. Honestly my doctor did not push a pre-op diet, just a 24 hour liquid diet. I chose to do this because of this forum. I think a little bit of success a little change in habits a little change in lifestyle all helps to make this more successful.

I also lost my gallbladder after losing 60lbs on weight watchers, and just a note to add, removal of your gallbladder can lead to you developing ibs, I did. I also had to have my uterus removed due to weight loss. I had a prolapse and the dr told me I would have had it removed years ago but the fat cells held it in place better. I have asked I'd there were asnt other organs I could lose and they told me probably not. B utno one makes you aware of the side effects of any weight loss, surgery or other method. I didnt know these things could happen. Also being cold is done to me as long as I can fit in an average size jacket!

My pre-op diet was low fat and high Protein, similar to you. I am using myfitnessdiary for keeping track and it was telling me I was not eating enough and outing my body in starvation mode, I was averaging 1100 calories a day give or take. I called the dr office and they told me I needed to get in 1800 to 2000 calories! There was no was I could easy more food, eating higher cal food just ads fast and carbs, so I have struggled but I have lost 8 pounds in a week on it so I must be doing something right. Saw surgeon today and she said I was doing fine so I'm not stressing about it. Surgery in 6 days! A sample menu for me: B- protein shake made w/ vanilla soy lite S- lite string cheese and high Fiber crackers L- cherry tomatoes, mini english cucumbers, ckn breast, pepitos, lite italian dressing S- grapes and fiber one yogurt D- squash, zucchini, chicken breast, spray butter and teriyaki S- protein shake w/lite vanilla soy milk 9 glasses of Water plus (i drink a lot) I eat many times a day because I only eat small amts, I get full easy now before the surgery. I would suggest doing the tiny bites and small sips practice, it is hard to adjust to! Good luck!

My surgery is Tuesday, I feel the same as you but I'm ready for that bench!

I have IBS and was super addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper for many years, several months ago I decided to give it up and see if it made a difference. It made a huge difference in my stomach issues. I went to Sprite Zero after that. Now that I am going to have surgery, I have weaned myself off of that. It is sad and I miss the bubbles but I know this is a better choice for me. Maybe somewhere down the road I will allow a sip or so here and there but really, I am determined to make this sleeve work for me and I will do what I need to do! Good luck!!

good luck!!!

Thank you Libbe, that is food for thought and maybe after I will change my mind, just not sure. There is a lot of negativity at work and I am not sure I want to deal with the drama but I also agree with what you say!

Shell, I am in the same boat, my co-workers and boss are very nosey, but that is the department I work in in general, we are all up each other's business. I did tell my boss and am keeping my fingers crossed that she won't tell anyone. She is the one I trust the most but otherwise its like high school in there and I feel like they would be judging me and talking about me behind my back (more so than usual) and I don't need their stress. The funny thing is that they are the major fad dieters in there. I never did fad diet because I didn't want to screw me up more than I already was. Already they are all asking me what is going on, why are you going to dr appts, why are you having surgery (can't keep anything quiet in there, had to tell them something). Didn't have a specific surgery to give them so told them exploratory for gastritis, ibs, and reflux. That is also the reasoning for the pre-op diet (they question everything everyone puts in their mouth in that office). Other than my boss, my kids, husband and parents and best friend know, that is it and I don't know who I will tell after.... I am so afraid people will say this is cheating, taking the easy way out even though I know it is going to be very hard and very disciplined.

thank you, thank you, thank you for your response! I ordered the Vitamins I will need tonite, bought some Protein powder to try and some healthy foods for lunch, sticking with the high protein, low carbs. Never knew yogurt had so many carbs! Like I said, I haven't seen the surgeon yet but was just told to go on a low fat diet. I want to do more, I want to be successful!! So I appreciate the list. I am looking at adkins plans to see what is low in carbs and also the liquid diets to see if I can do a sort of combo the first week then go all liquid the next. Hopefully that is not crazy! ~Theresa

Anyone with some links at least to send me in the right direction?

First I want to say that I am posting this on this here and on ObesityHelp, I want as much help as possible so if you see it there, sorry! Ok, so this past Friday, I got the call, Sept. 20 is the date. I have to have a pre-op all day at the hospital next week (some kind of video, etc...) and then I get to meet my surgeon on the 13th. I have no specific two week diet other than low carb. I want to do the high Protein liquid diet that I have read most people have to do. I have so many questions so I am going to list them. I have done some searching but to be honest, I am super overwhelmed right now!! I also want to let you know I am self-pay so no insurance requirements to fulfil. 1. Can anyone send me or post the liquid diet they are following. 2. How on earth do you pick thru the variety of Proteins available? I have read eggface blog recipes but I don't love chocolate, fake strawberry taste, vanilla would be ok... I also know there is flavorless... 3. If we are supposed to give up caffine, then doesn't the chocolate, mocha's, etc.. have it in there? 4. Will a high protein, low carb diet give me back some energy? I am at a super all time low and feel like I am going to need all the energy I can get to stay focused. I am not an overeater but I tend to skip meals because it is easier... 5. Can someone send me a link or make a list of the items I will need for this (I am a little OCD so it helps me to be prepared and organized). 6. Anyone familiar with Dr. Rita Anderson or in the Dayton area? 7. Does anyone meal plan and know of a site or link that can help me start that? I know this is a lot to ask, but I am so confused and crazy right now. Any help, links, advice, or good smacks across the face would be good right now.