aviva1979

oh man. Day 6 of pre-op diet and I just got my period. I want to crawl under a chocolate blanket and die.

New smoothie alert: 1 scoop unjury vanilla .5 cups frozen chopped (organic) spinach .5 cups frozen (organic) raspberries 1 cup water .5 cup ice Blend and delicious. I have been looking for ways to get enough vitamin A and this breakfast shake has me most of the way there and you can't taste the spinach. I am gonna try it tomorrow with strawberry powder and a splash of lime juice in place of the vanilla.

Oooh - def share your fave recipes!

I was told I just couldn't gain any weight over the 4 months I met with the nutritionist leading up to insurance approval.

I'm 5'6" and started at 315 (my highest ever). Started a pre pre op 3 week program to inch down calories and increase protein and exercise. On day 4 of pre op diet and have lost 9.8 lbs to date (abt 5lbs before liquid diet and rest since then). Surgery is July 11. Goal weight is 185. My doc hasn't given me a goal weight but surgeon thinks my # makes sense.

Maybe some way to reward yourself every time you don't eat it? Like mark it on a calendar and if you go a week or month, etc treat yourself to something you love that isn't food related? I have a 'month without Mac and cheese and get a pedicure' deal with myself. I realize for many foods the answer is moderation but if there is one food that is your kryptonite maybe it is worth finding a reward for abstaining.

Wishing you a smooth surgery and quick recovery, Vicki!

The 4th will be tough. I had to cancel our annual BBQ but everyone has understood. I am wrapping Day 4 and honestly I have been hungry pretty much every second except the hour after I have broth - but it will be sooooo worth it!

It is about 6 weeks for me - due to surgeon's schedule and the 4th of July holiday.

I like the unjury vanilla, don't care for the chocolate and the strawberry is slightly too sweet for me. Different strokes and all I did start using my husband's Optimum Nutrition strawberry whey and it is pretty tasty in Water with a splash of lime juice.

I'm the 11th too! #bandtwins

Looking fwd to hearing from those getting banded tomorrow about what it's like! Good luck y'all! Thinking good thoughts for you!

Good luck! You can do it!!

Not sure what your pre op diet specifies but mine allows me to make smoothies. It is essentially just my protein shake (I use unjury powder with skim milk or water) and ice and frozen fruit. I am allowed a cup of fruit/veg each day some I use some of that in my smoothie. Blend it and yum.

Congrats! Tht is wonderful progress - you shld be super proud!!

Earlier this week the AMA classified obesity as a disease. There are LOTS of reactions this this.... What do y'all think? One link- many more out there: http://seattletimes.com/html/health/2021250057_obesitylabelxml.html

I am enjoying homemade smoothies in the morning. I have made 2 diff versions now: Fruity: Scoop strawberry Protein powder 1 cup frozen berries Cup of Water Cup of ice Splash of lemonade Vanilla: Scoop vanilla Protein Powder Cup skim milk Hall cup ice One of those small containers of Greek yogurt (the indiv serving size) Dash of vanilla extract Both keep me full for a while and I've never enjoyed eating breakfast an these have helped me start the day off - esp in this hot summer!

My first meeting with the surgeon was early Jan and my surgery is Sched for July 11th. The length depends a lot on whether you are self pay or thru insurance (I am thru Cigna) and what requirements your insurance and surgeon have.

Stay with it! I started a kind of pre-pre op diet 3 weeks before my actual 2 week pre op (which started 4 days ago) and the scale didn't move for almost 2 weeks. It was incredibly defeating - then finally it started to move. It will move again for you too!!!

Sending good thoughts to @deb_believes for her surgery tomorrow! So excited for you!! Who is gets banded this week? How are folks doing on pre op diets?

I agree - sounds like you are doing great!

Awe-to-the-some!!!!

I haven't been banded yet - I am sure many on here will have good advice for you - likely including walking (even slowly) as much as possible and that calling your doc tomorrow is a good idea. I just wanted you to know I saw your message and I have faith it will get better! Hang in there!

I am intrigued! Is the brand called 'designer whey'? Is there a website?