McButterpants

Yep it was the snow peas - as delicious as they are, they are very carb-y! Broccoli, cauliflower are good choices. Anything that is low on the glycemic index would be good: Asparagus, cucumber, greens, and radishes are good choices. Stay away from peas, corn, carrots, potatoes - those are high carb veggies.

My two week pre-op consisted of 2 shakes and 4-6 ounces of meat and 1 cup of vegetables daily. It sucked and I hated it. I had days where I didn't think I could get thru - I think there were 2 or 3 days that I added another shake because without it, I was going to fall off the wagon and eat something totally off plan. I'd check with your doc or NUT to see if that's an option for you. Also, green tea became my go-to drink when I felt like I wanted food when I couldn't have it. I drank copious amounts of green tea. In the end, you will find it's worth it. You will be proud of yourself that you passed that first hurdle of many in this long journey. This is going to help prep you for the weeks to come. Post-op, you will have different challenges, but you will still be on a liquid diet of some sort for weeks after surgery. You'll be ready because you lived thru the pre-op. I'm just over two weeks post-op and I can tell you, I'm really sick of shakes - I still have to drink 3 shakes per day until December 30th when I have my next follow up visit. But, when I step on the scale or put on jeans that used to be tight and now are almost too big - it's worth it! Sometime in the near future, when you're post-op, you'll look at this pre-op diet and think, "That wasn't a big deal." :-) Wishing you the best and great success.

I had many moments where I went thru the "What the hell are you doing?" phase. I wondered if I had done enough to try to do it on my own, maybe I should try some more on my own. But in the end, I realized, I wasn't going to do this on my own. After 25 years of yo-yo dieting and really messing my metabolism up (along with PCOS and toss in some insulin resistance), losing and gaining it back plus a few for good measure, it wasn't possible to do it on my own. As my Primary Care Physician said when I told her I was going the VSG route, "At the rate you need to work out and restrict your calories, it's not sustainable for the long term. This is a good decision for you." Only you can decide if this is the right decision. For me, I know this is the right thing to do. It's scary as hell - I was scared from the moment I made the decision. I was scared when I hugged my son goodbye before we boarded the plane. I was scared when I kissed my husband when they were wheeling me into surgery. This may sound silly, but I knew things were going to be OK when we were driving down the road and I was looking at restaurants and I really didn't care. Two days prior to surgery, I was like, "Yep, won't be able to eat there again." "Can't have that ever again." Having a total pity party. Tonight my son wanted grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner - I made them for him and my husband. They didn't even look good - I didn't want one. I take that back, I had a moment when they were biting into that crunchy bread, but it was wanting the crunch, not the bread. Being on mainly liquids for 2 months takes a toll - you want food, you want to chew, but it's not that important what it is. I'm amazed daily at how this surgery has affected my desire to eat - it really isn't there. I eat now because my body needs something, not because I got upset at work, or my mom is driving me crazy, or (insert emotion here). I wish you guys all the best - you will know what is right for you. Don't let anyone talk you into or out of a decision. It's yours - the power is yours.

Hi there. I was sleeved on 11/14/13, so I'm just over 2 weeks post-op. I've learned a lot in the past couple of months, since I decided to have VSG. The day before surgery and the day of surgery, I almost backed out...multiple times. I was scared and feeling like I would regret going through the surgery. I was thinking about all the things I wouldn't be able to eat. I would no longer be able to enjoy food like I had in the past. I wouldn't be able to go out to dinner with friends and family and Celebrate. The morning of my surgery while I was in admitting, I thought to myself, "You can leave right now and you'll only be out $500." I was tempted. Then I looked at my husband - I could tell he was nervous and scared for me. I thought about my future with him and my son. I thought about my mom and her struggles with her weight and subsequent medical issues. I looked down the path that I was going down and I saw misery, pain and unhappiness. I CHOSE then to go through with the surgery. While it hasn't been all sunshine and lollipops since then, I am happy I decided to go through with it. I'm losing weight, a lot of weight, but more than that, I feel better. I feel better than I have in years. I can go for a long walk with my husband and not feel pain. My face doesn't look bloated like it did a month ago. Someone said I look 5 years younger already. I didn't look like I was steer wrestling on the plane when I tried to get my seatbelt fastened when we returned home. I've learned a lot about myself in the past few weeks. I am strong, stronger than I ever knew I was. I can handle more pain than I thought I would ever experience. I am looking forward to the future - like camping next summer with the family. I can see a healthier and happier me - one that participates in my own life. I can see a difference in my relationship with my son - I can see he's proud of me and the action I took to improve our family life. I had to have my husband hide my scale - since the weight was coming off so quickly, weighing myself became a new pastime (unhealthy behavior alert)...I weigh once per week now. I've learned a lot from the people in this forum - it's a great resource and we are fortunate to have it. I have a group of people I network with on Facebook as well. I don't know anyone personally who has gone thru this, so my network is all on line. I'm also fortunate I was able to pay for the surgery as my insurance wouldn't cover it. So, I'll end the rambling with this - I say goodbye to my 2X Old Navy Yoga pants today. They are literally falling off me. I have 4 pair - these are pants that I have lived in the past year. On most days they were the only comfortable pants I could wear. If I could have worn them out of the house without feeling like a complete slob, I would have worn them everywhere...instead, I packed myself into my jeans that still fit me today, a little loose, but can still wear them - that proves how much I literally packed myself into them (I cannot wait to bid farewell to those jeans). These 2X Old Navy Yoga pants represent such an unhappy version of myself - they represent pain and anguish. I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far and look forward to getting rid of more unhappy clothes!

Hey there. Thanks, Butter, for facilitating this! I was sleeved two weeks ago, so I'm getting back into the swing of things with regard to exercise...I'm only cleared for walking right now. I'm going to do a total of 50 miles this month.

Hang in there - it will get better. I think it was on the 5th day of pre-op that I felt better (my pre-op consisted of 2 Protein shakes, 4-6 ounces of meat and 1 cup of vegetable daily). Here are some things about your pre-op diet: 1. It's really hard - I underestimated it. 2. It's necessary. 3. It sucks Then, I found some things that helped me with my pre-op diet, once I accepted the facts above: 1. Artificial sweeteners made my hunger worse, especially Splenda. 2. Green tea was my friend - I drank copious amounts of it. 3. Lots of Water helped. There were times in my pre-op diet that I wanted to give up and I had to remind myself why I was going thru this procedure. You will find you're stronger than you know. Hang in there! Best wishes.

I'm just over 2 weeks out. Exercise is walking, walking and more walking. I'm not cleared for other exercise at this point. Walking is a great way to recover! For meals, I'm on the pureed stage, so this is what my day looked like yesterday: Morning - scrambled egg or 1/4 cup oatmeal or cream of wheat mid-morning - Protein shake lunch - ground turkey (about 1/8 cup) w/ 2 tablespoons of refried Beans topped w/ salsa and greek yogurt mid-afternoon - Protein Shake dinner - finely diced chicken and cooked broccoli (pureed) Evening snack - protein shake My doc wants 80 grams of protein minimum - so I will require 3 shakes for the foreseeable future. I can't eat enough to get in much protein, but it's nice to eat food. I will warn you - at this stage, getting in all your requirements feels like a full-time job. I am constantly looking at the clock because you can't drink 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after a meal or shake. It gets cumbersome. But, every time I think it's annoying and OMG, I can't take it anymore...I look in the mirror or step on the scale and I see a difference. Totally worth it!!!! Good luck.

I agree with Bufflehead - you probably have to dig deep. Grab a fork or a knife and go fishing for the scoop. I also agree that a kitchen scale (digital) will be of great help. I use mine multiple times during the day. BTW, I'm jealous - I need to buy more Chike! Love that stuff.

Nice! That's gotta feel good! I'm on the verge of not having any jeans that fit...in a good way for a change! No larger sizes for this gal! On another note, are you feeling better? I hope all is well.

Best wishes! See you on the loser's bench soon!!!!! Congrats on starting your journey.

Interesting information, Mistysj. Thanks for sharing!

Best wishes for tomorrow! You'll do great. See you soon on the loser's bench.

I got so sick of the "last meal syndrome" I ended up starting my pre-op diet a day early. I was over mourning food - I mourned a lot! A couple of days prior to surgery and a couple of days after surgery, I had a major pity party. We would drive down the road and I would think, "I can't have that" or "I'll never eat that again". I also had some serious 2nd thoughts about the surgery. At about Day 3 post-op though, I had more positive thoughts and feelings. Now, I'm looking forward to making meals that are sleeve and family friendly. My focus is on trying to get in my Protein and Water and daily exercise. It's a new/different focus; it's not about deprivation.

Sleeved November 14. As of the 28th, I'm down a total of 32 pounds - 18 pre-op and 14 post-op. I have had no issues and a fairly uneventful recovery. I get tired very easily, but that's to be expected. I'm having a hard time getting in my Protein and some days don't get in my liquids. So far, so good!

Hi there I'm in Vegas as well with surgery scheduled for 12/23. Who was your surgeon and when did you get sleeved? Hey, Tahoe. I was sleeved on 11/14 by Dr. Umbach in Las Vegas (Blossom Bariatrics).

OK, so you cheated. It is what it is - you can't change it. A couple of things you will find you will need for this surgery - both pre-op and post-op - is commitment and discipline. The pre-op diet sucks, but you must be committed to it. It prepares you for this major surgery you're about to have. The post-op diet it tough - from the first few days where you're trying to figure out how to get in your Water and Protein, to the subsequent weeks where you're introducing food and trying to figure that out. Your doctor has a pre-op diet for a reason. He/she has a post-op diet for a reason. Please, for your own good health, stick to the plan they prescribe. I send you much love and good wishes for success. Be good to yourself.

It will get better - I was able to get over that hungry feeling with a couple of sips of Water. Makes me wonder if it was hunger or maybe some acid in my stomach or something. I'm on puree right now - I'm loving refried beans!

Hi there. When I was 5 days post op and still struggling, I called the NUT. She said to take some Metamucil and go into her office to pick up a probiotic. I got the Metamucil on the way over to her office and got in one dose. Brought the probiotic home and had a shake. Within 30 minutes, it kicked in. Prior to surgery, I had a good quality probiotic that got things moving as well - so well, I was only able to take 1/8 teaspoon at a time (full dose is 1/4 teaspoon). Just make sure you get yourself a good quality probiotic. Good luck!

A great insurance success story! What a weird path. Congrats not only on getting it paid for but your success! 105 pounds - that's amazing. A true inspiration!

You called it when you named your thread DISCIPLINE I was sleeved on 11/14, so we're close in dates. I, too , have had a fairly uneventful recovery - I think I've had it easy. I took a total of 4 pain pills and haven't had to take anything else. My sleeve hasn't rejected anything I've tried, which worries, me a little for the future. I would suggest to anyone that reads this to stick to your doctor-approved meal plan - your doctor wants you on that plan for a reason. For me, testing my sleeve is a slippery slope. Give me an inch and this bitch will take a mile! I wish you great success, wildlyme, just please be gentle with your new tiny tummy!

OMG - what an amazing transformation. Congrats on your success and thanks for sharing your pics!

Wowsa! That is awesome. Congrats on your success. Thanks for sharing!

My surgeon in Las Vegas advised us the afternoon before that we could do whatever we wanted for dinner the night before surgery. He just put a limitation on red meat. My husband and I went to the macaroni Grill and ordered two of the smaller appetizers, had some bread, ate less than 1/2 of my entree and we both ordered dessert (we ate about 1/2). It was a great meal, we just didn't eat to the point of stuffing ourselves. So, while I was given a free pass which was nice after a two week pre-op diet, I really was surprised at how little I ate. I savored every bite. It was wonderful.

What a great tradition and that beach looks wonderful!

First, congrats on your success! I'm sorry you aren't getting more support, but don't let this derail your plan for today. Sending ((hugs)).