Hopey

My doc has me on these Protein shakes. This week I have shakes all day and one meal at night thats unlimited mixed greens' date=' one serving of veggies and 6 oz of a lean meat. I can have a cup of coffee with skim milk only. And no dressing on my salad and 64oz of Water a day. Next week im on straight shakes no food. I dont know how im going to do next week ugh <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> its interesting the pre op diets r different. I guess its the doctors preference.[/quote']

Yeah, the diets vary! Some people are on liquid diets for two weeks! The day before surgery I'm on a clear liquid diet. A piece of meat would be nice about now! Hehe I've been weighing myself every day to help. I know some days I won't lose any or may go up...but so far I' started at 284.7 down to 276 four days later. If you can have hot tea do it! Just remember what we are working towards! You are beautiful by the way! We can do this! Spend time reading this forum. It has really helped me when I get scared or wanting to eat ten pizzas! Lol

What is ur pre op diet like? Im miserable lol

I was miserable for the first three days! I couldn't see any food on tv without wanting to jump through the tv. Yesterday I slept a lot. Last night I was really hungry, but my emotions about it were in check. I get two Atkins shakes, two medium sized fruits, 2 1/2 oz cups of milk, and two cups of veggies a day. How about you? I'm sure I will have my moments. I'm staying away from grocery stores and any restaurants or parties. Luckily, I'm a stay at home mom so I can pretty much lock myself in my house fr the remaining days of this diet. I drink hot tea when I want to put off having anything.

1/22!!!

Me too!!!

I'm on day three of my pre op diet. Your messages are keeping me sane. I know I can do this... I'm so hungry!!!!

My journey: http://hopeysnewbeginning.blogspot.com/?m=1

I've had a rough time so far. Had a few bites of cheese and pepperoni. I figured it's at least low carb. I am trying like hell to not cave again. Our stomachs are still normal size with normal hormones...definitely not easy. So proud of all you that can do the 2 week liquid diet without faltering.

I'm avoiding the kitchen, grocery shopping, and any commercials about food!

I have surgery on the 10th and only 2 days of liquid diet. Knowing this was coming' date=' I ate so many "last foods" in the last few days, that I feel so guilty!!! What a mental case I am!![/quote']

You aren't alone! I'd say that I ate whatever I wanted for two weeks! I felt guilty at times, but in a strange way it was good for me. By the night before my pre op diet I was over it. I was ready to eat healthy!

How is the pre op diet going. I'm hanging in there. I can't do to much artificially sweeteners. So I had to take a benadryl.

It was ok until four. Then my body said it was really hungry! I pushed through it, and went to bed without cheating. I try not to do too much sweeteners. I get nasty headaches if I do. I'm just keeping in mind that two tweaks will pass quickly, and it will be worth it!!

Today is my 1st day on the 2week preop diet. I still have the 1 meal left to have' date=' but I'm feeling pretty good. Can I still go to the gym during this phase??[/quote']

I was okay until 4! After four I had a struggle, but I made it to bed without cheating. These two weeks will fly by!

I don't mind. I was at 220 but now I'm down to 214' date=' my goal is 130. I am having a hard time with the diet. What I don't get is why some people can do shakes and I'm stuck with nasty stuff that's all liquid aside from some veggies! I tried the oatmeal they gave me and it was like eating flour and Water.....I won't be attempting that again. Also some people are told to do 3 days of Clear Liquids before surgery.....it's odd how the same surgery has different versions of the preop diet[/quote']

I don't get oatmeal. I can have two shakes a day, two cups of veggies, two cups of skim milk, and a couple of pieces of fruit. I think I'd prefer one more shake over having the fruit. I wasn't feeling hungry until about four pm. I'm hungry now after my veggies and cup of milk. I only have to do one day of clear liquids the day before surgery.

I'm Jan 22nd also!! I start my liquid diet tomorrow.

Is it a full liquid diet? I have veggies, yogurt, Atkins shakes, and fruit on my list.

I start pre op diet today. Wish me luck.

I hope your first day went well! I start my diet tomorrow!

Mines the 21st too! Good luck

I'll be joining the club the next day!

January 30th! I can't wait!

Jan 22!!! I'm super excited too!

My surgery was rescheduled for the 21st so I begin my pre-op diet next monday and even though I am nervous I am more excited! I even went shopping in boxes of mine that I had in storage over the holidays that hold a bunch of clothes from my smaller days (which were a long time ago)! Im lucky that I dont have children or a job that requires a lot of lifting so my dr told me that I should be fine within a week after surgery.

I start my diet on Tuesday! Tomorrow is my birthday, and I will make it the last day of unhealthy eating. good luck tomorrow!! We should stay in touch since our surgeries are so close. do you mind sharing your weight? Mine is about 290. I never ever thought I'd make it to that weight.

The recovery times are going to be different depending on your overall health and general physical condition. I'm just 6 weeks out' date=' and I have pretty much be doing what ever I want for about 3 weeks. I was told not to lift more than 25 lbs for the first month, but it is really to let the surgery spots heal. I don't think that you will be down an entire month, but it is possible. You will miss some foods, we all do. But keep in mind that at some point you should be able to eat whatever you want, just not a lot of it. You may not want to eat what you were eating before, as the appetite and taste will change. Everyone has some foods that just won't go down like they did pre-surgery. Some of that goes away over time, some doesn't. Either way, making this change to improve your overall health is a very good thing![/quote']

Thank you! I'm feeling so good about the surgery now! I start my two week diet on Tuesday, and I'm ready to start eating lots of veggies! When did you start exercising after the surgery?

Hello everyone! 29m here I am new here. I am waiting for insurance to finalize everything and I am starting to get nervous. I just mind of want it over with already the more I wait the more I start freaking out. My whole life I've been yo-yoing not few lbs but more like 90-100. I can lose it easily but have a hard time keeping it off. I feel like my body just wants to be fat. Last year I was on hcg and lost 120 lbs and the. Within a year I gained it all back. I'm so embarrassed/depressed. I hope this will work for me and help me keep it off. Do you guys have any advice? Thank you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Hi I've yo yo'd since I was sixteen. The most I've lost is 60 on one diet. I gained it and much more. I don't have a lot of advice. I can tell you that this forum will probably be a lot of help, and support groups in your town. I am feeling scared and excited. Coming back to this forum really helped me. Support and more support!

Hi! YES' date=' my EGD is Jan 14 and my sleeve is Jan 22. I am excited although I did not know I would end up getting a sleeve a week ago. I had always sort of planned on having an RNY but my surgeon feels that at my age (24) I will do better with a sleeve. Am I correct in understanding that the weight loss rate is basically the same as RNY patients? Or like within 5% which pretty much makes it comparable in my mind.[/quote']

My surgery is Jan 22 too! I'm starting my pre op diet on the 8th. I'm really anxious and excited at the same time. What is a RNY?

My surgery is was rescheduled for the 21st so I begin my pre-op diet next monday and even though I am nervous I am more excited! I even went shopping in boxes of mine that I had in storage over the holidays that hold a bunch of cloths from my smaller days (which were a long time ago)! Im lucky that I dont have children or a jobt hat requires a lot of lifting so my boss told me that I should be fine within a week after surgery.

What a great idea! I have a basket of panties I haven't been able to wear forever. I have jeans hanging up that I'm looking forward to wearing at some point. I have three boys under the age of 8! It should be interesting! Good luck!

Your post sounds as if I wrote it!! I am scheduled got surgery on Monday jan 7th - 5 more days!!! I nervous but more excited about my future!!

This preop liquid diet is rough' date=' yesterday I had a Migraine and could not get it to go away!! Today is much better!! 7 days of nothing but Protein shakes and clear liquid is hard, but I know it is necessary!! I've already lost 7 lbs!

Good luck!![/quote']

I'm planning on shopping for my diet today or tomorrow. Your surgery is on my birthday! Good luck! I know it will be so worth it!

My surgery is Jan. 22! I am also guilty of eating whatever I can before jan. 8th. That's probably part of my anxiety. Ugh!

The pre surgery diet starts on jan. 8th, a day after my birthday. I'm starting to feel very anxious! I've wanted this for a year. Maybe I am nervous because of the unknown. Is recovery long? I'm not supposed to lift over ten pounds for a month. Am I going to be down for a month? Does anyone find themselves really missing food? I find myself eating a lot lately knowing that soon I will not be eating certain foods or eating like that anymore. I'm so ready to change my life, and I need these strict guidelines to follow to be successful. I have lots of plans. I just feel so much anxiety.

My birthday is Jan 7th! It will be my last birthday wearing size 22/24!!! Congrats to both of you!

Amazing!!!!

You made me cry. I'm at the beginning of the journey. I'm about one month from my surgery. I am very motivated by you. You look amazing!

I am beyond thrilled that I finally have a date set for my sleeve, January 22!!! It seems like such a long journey to this point. I remember always looking at before and after pictures of people and feeling happiness for them, jealousy, hopelessness, and that it was a dream. I finally believe I can be that person! I weight 282 right now.

I made a decision to have the lap band at first, but I switched to the sleeve. I can't imagine what it will be like to shop in the sizes under 1x,3x...plus sizes! I refuse to walk in stores that I know only sell sizes under 16. I'm a size 22/24 at 5'6. I've been over a size 18 since I was 18 years old. All through my school years I thought I was fat. I wasn't fat at all. I was a nine year old in a sixteen year old body. I was made fun of, and I never liked myself. I've worked on the self esteem, but let's be real.... I don't like my 44H breasts that keep me from doing things. I hate feeling tired and too big to do things with my THREE young BOYS! I now have so many plans and a desire to do different things that don't work the best with this large body. I also see myself going down the same path of my mom and grandma. I don't want knee surgeries, or not being capable to play, shop, or travel with your grandchildren.

So, that's why I'm here! I no longer want to be a 'stand by the side and smile for the people making changes!' I WILL be that person! In a year or less I plan on trying some rock climbing, long hiking, or maybe a marathon! I'll be looking to all of you for advice, support, and wonderful success stories! I will be doing the same too.