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I had homemade tortillas, barbacoa, tamales and menudo at my moms. Lets not forget the pico de gallo, avacado and good ole big red. Lol The exact things that got me where I am today...but man it was delicious! Mexican food is my weakness. Surgery is Thursday the 15th and I am so ready for the change. Good night and God Bless!

Tomorrow I pre-register for my surgery scheduled on Thursday the 15th. I am so nervous my stomach is in knots. What am I doing??? Is this the right thing for me? I guess it's a little late to ask these questions huh? I'm so excited about the long-term and kinda scared of the short-term. I've done well on my pre-op diet, found strength I never even thought I had, experienced some days of weakness and occasional low points. Not as far as cheating on diet but upset with myself for how long I have let this go on. My husband and daughter have been all excited lately about being able to go places we normally wouldn't go because of my weight. I know I need to focus on the here and now so I will try my best not to let myself or my family down. Please say a prayer for me as I will do the same for all of you. Good luck to all having surgery soon and to all that are recovering now. God Bless!!

Thank you Ladies!! By the way, I meant 7 days of hard work not 12. I got a little excited with the number 12...lol

Wow this has been so hard. I am so proud of myself that I have been able to resist temptation and follow the liquid diet. I picked up my grandson Mario yesterday and stopped at McDonald's to buy him a not-so- happy meal, lol. He fell asleep in the back seat and I found myself all alone with fresh french fries just sitting on my front passenger seat. I'm sure everyone knows how tempting that was but the thing that stopped me was my weigh in today. I was not about to throw away 12 days of hard work for temporary gratification followed but days of regret. I probably wont ever be able to enjoy a milk shake for the rest of my life because I do struggle with my Protein shakes but it's all worth it. This morning I got on the scale and I found that I have lost 12 lbs in 7 days and I am super excited. :D :D

The closer the 15th comes the more nervous I get. I pray that everyone has the strength to complete the pre-op diet, including myself-everyday is a struggle, and continue to make health choices after surgery. Have a great weekend and God Bless!!!

@ tigerlilly46- I think I'd rather try to swallow pills instead of the Gummy any day. Yes, I dislike them that much. lol Thank you for the advice.

@Cheznoel- I didn't know they made minis. Thank you!

Centrum chewables Vitamin/mineral are not gummies. They are like an orange flavored chewable but not in Gummy form.

I have not been able to find a Gummy that has Iron????

Chewable might not be bad- I think I will try them. Thanks!

I love the gummy's in fact I take them so much more religiously than I ever took any of those horse pill Vitamins. Isnt it funny how we are all so different? That said... ask your Dr if you can cut up your regular Vitamins with a pill cutter. That may work for you. Mine said as long as it was not larger than an asprin I was ok. You may have to cut them in several pieces but it could work.

Good Luck

Thank you for the advice. I will ask at my pre-op visit on the 13th. Some people think that it's strange that I don't like the texture of several food items but that's me! lol Funny thing- I can't even stand the smell of gummies. I would definitely swallow horse pills over gummies any day.

Ok so I was told that I need to buy a Gummy Multivitamin with Iron and a Calcium caltrate to take for life. I have a problem with the texture of gummy anything. Never liked gummy bears, sour belts, jelly Beans, etc. They all make me nauseous just thinking about it. I am currently on the liquid pre-op diet with Protein Shakes that already make me nauseous. The thought of having to consume gummies for life is not something I am looking forward to. I would prefer to take a pill but was told it might get stuck after been banded. Don't get me wrong, I will do what I need to do but I am just hoping that I can pass a pill smashed or whole, whatever works. Anyone already banded able to swallow Vitamin pills?

Hi my name is Lori and I am scheduled for November 15th. I started my liquid diet on Thursday. It consist of 3 Protein Shakes per day plus SF Jello and pops. Was having a difficult time the past couple of days but woke up this morning with a new attitude and regained confidence. I haven't weighed my self since Thursday morning but I can tell I've lost weight. My stomach is a little flatter and my pants a lil looser at the waist. I ve only been on this website for a couple of day's but already it has helped me. Thank you all for sharing ur good and not so good experiences. It really does help! Hav a blessed day everyone. Oh and I would like to join the FB page as well. You can find me as LD Duran. Thx again.

Thanks Jackie07!

I started my pre-op liquid diet on Thursday. My surgery date is Nov. 15th. Last night I didn't feel good at all I was really hungry. Today I am doing a little better. This is harder than I thought it would be. shakes make me a little nauseous so I am hoping I can convince myself that im consuming something so delicious that will make me healthy and thin...lol wish me luck!

Hi my name is Lori and I am new to this forum. My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 15th. I started my liquid diet yesterday I choose to only share my journey with some family and a few close friends at work. I'm very nervous and excited at the same time. I was looking for some place where I could find other people going through the same.