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I am on the pre-op diet my doctor has prescribed and it has been tough at times but this is a long term commitment and I am ready. I can do anything for two weeks.. I am 8 days in and I have lost 11.5 pounds. I started out drinking 4 protein shakes a day and then went down to three and added a V-8 or chicken broth. I eat popcicles (sugar free) and I cut my protein with soy milk, sugar free carmel pudding, banana, pineapple, etc. I try not to put too much fruit in so I can keep my carbs around 70. I am logging my food on myfitnesspal. I love the website and it is so easy to use to keep track of carbs calories proteins etc..... I plan on using it after surgery as well!

Just a question ...are you counting calories or using a weight loss site like myfitnesspal.com?

I have heard Biotin is a good supplement

Hi Pranjala, Thank you for your reply. I do appreciate it. My Weight now is 295 and I am 5'8" tall and a large framed person. My BMI is 46. I have a few varicose veins but not many and this problem is rather new for me. I don't suffer from any constipation. I do feel a little bit better today since I called Dr. Ponce's office and asked them to have someone who had already underwent the surgery a year or more ago to call me. Well she called me and she really had a surplus of information for me. She told me exactly how things went for her and it was mostly very good. I feel better. I am excited and want the date to get her soon so I can post about my progress as well. Congratulations on your weight loss so far. That is wonderful. And don't worry I always give my issues to God! Every day! Hearing your confidence is enlightening. Thanks again and looking forward to reading more of your posts!

Well I can only tell you what I am allowed and maybe you could ask your Doctor... I am allowed Soy Milk to mix my shakes. SILK Light is a good choice since it is lower in calories and sugars. I am sorry they are making you sick and I am sure your Doctor would want to know if you cannot keep them down. Good luck to you!

Hello everyone. I am scheduled for Plication Surgery on July 16th with Dr. Ponce. Part of the clinical trial. I am very nervous about the surgery after reading a lot of the issues that I have read here. I felt like Plication would be a great alternative to having my stomach removed but now I am afraid it is not going to last and I am not going to loose the weight I need to loose etc. Can anyone give me an update? I called the office and asked if I could talk to someone who has had the surgery and ask them questions and see how they are doing. I am waiting for a call back. We cannot really afford this surgery right now so it has to work. My legs are in horrible shape... I am pooling blood in my lower legs, they swell, they hurt. It is getting more and more difficult to move around. I am very movivated to follow the pre-op and post op plan. I go on the protien shakes next Monday for 13 days then the one day of Clear liquids. Any tips, information.. anything would be helpful. GG