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I knew if my dr found a hernia he would repair it during surgery. I am so relieved to know rhat I'm not the only one struggling with these dang chest and shoulder pains. I am starting to feel hunger pains but not interested in food. I make myself try something at meal Times. Usually get a few sips down.

thank you for that! It is good to hear from someone that this is normal and will get better!

My surgery is tomorrow as well! Good luck to you!!

Ok I am scheduled for surgery June 20 and I am so excited! I have to start 2 protein shakes per day this saturday! I have never been a big shake fan so I am looking for some input on good ones!! Please and thank you!

I added you as a friend. My surgery is thursday and our goals are similar. I agree with the above follow those orders to the max and they keep telling me how important the walking it almost immediately after. I will be praying for you tomorrow! And keep me posted on how your doing!

I only have five day pre-op!! THANK GOD!!! I am on day four and my surgery is thursday... Let me just say this is one of the hardest things I have ever done! It sucks royally!! I am looking forward to the "mushy" week too and thats sad! lol We have to stay focused on the end result. But I am pretty sure I will NEVER touch another protein shake or broth again!

Im curious to see how you like that one as well... I had someone suggest it to me! So let us know.

I am on day 3 of pre-op diet.. shakes and liquids. I have tried MANY different shakes and i am just NOT a fan.. They either taste like you chewed up a vitamin (shakeology) and cost a ton (shakeology) or they are really sweet. I like the Isopure clear protein drinks the best. They taste similar to gatorade just not as sweet. 40g protein 160 cal 0g fat 0g carb cant get much better than that! I get mine at GNC

Mine is June 20! Good luck to you and I am on liquid only pre-op diet as well and I am struggling too. I feel like im starving... I hope this feeling doesnt continue after the band thats supposed to be the point...right? Anyway i am sticking to it! God is my strength! This is not easy!

Thanks for the info! We should be buddies.. same surgery date! I will friend ya!

I know was just wanting your opinion! Thnaks!

Missy.... Is a high protien/lo carb diet what you would recommend for postop? Im just curious.. I am soaking up as much info from here as I can... Also on the vitamins I dont know much about brands and/or gas problems... but I do know as for prices I find Vitacost.com to be the best!

LMB... we are right along on the same schedule and weight is about the same too! I am due for surgery 6/20 ... Good luck to you and maybe we can help each other along this journey!

Thanks for sharing!! So much of the information on here is really helpful but some of it has made me a bit nervous... Surgery in one week!! Prayers for continued success for you!

Thanks for all the ideas!! Im sure it will be trial and error!! lol

Great! I will look into those! Sound perfect! Thank you!

Hello, my surgery date is June 20th!! I start the pre-op diet five days before and mind is two shakes and one small meal. My bmi is 33. I am really nervous and excited all at the same time!!

I am glad you posted this. I find out my surgery date this week and only the people closest to me know, my husband, mom and best friends. I was considering telling other family and was worried about exactly what your talking about. I dont want to have to explain the procedure over and over again. Thanks for posting this! Gives me something to consider!

I find out my surgery date tomorrow and I am not going to lie... there is a part of me that is scared to death, but I know that fear is just a feeling. I can choose how I want to feel! And today I CHOOSE to not be afraid! I am a woman of God so I put my faith in Him for this! He has made a way for me to even be able to do this and i know He will get me through it. I just wanted you to know your not alone! Take your thoughts captive and CHOOSE to succeed!!