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Interesting recipes -- I'm def gonna try the crackers today.

Day 7 pre-op for me, it is getting easier. Congrats to our newly sleeved, and good luck to the folks having surgery this week!!

Glad things are looking up for you :-)

I agree, and my favorite shake is chocolate with a tablespoon of PB2, half a banana, a teaspoon of decaf coffee granules and some ice cubes.

You are pretty brave to reach out to your doctor and to post your experience here! I worry about slipping back to daily drinking myself, and after reading your experience, maybe the best approach (for me) is to just not start again.

Same here!

I tried 'em both and was not too happy with either -- too sweet for me. I'll bring the rest of the boxes to my office and someone will take them off my hands! The thing with Premium Protein that turns me off is the ingredients list. My sfh Pure protein powder has 4 ingredients: grass fed whey concentrate, natural vanilla flavor, sunflower lecithin, and stevia leaf extract. To which I add frozen fruit, PB2, decaf coffee, spinach, etc.

I love that your doctor is negotiating with you about your exercise -- bet s/he doesn't do that often!

My pre-op with the surgeon was to go over all of the tests I had. This is different than the pre-anasthesia checkup, which I had this morning. It was a review of my medical history and medications, a basic physical exam, some blood work, and instructions about surgery day (where to go, what to wear, what to bring). If you havent had an EKG in the past 6 months, you may need one. I went directly though the hospital, but your PCP can also do it. Good luck!

I'm wondering, why didnt you chose kakatlady613 (or whatever new number) for your new name?

Don't forget to take your pre-op pictures and your measurements. People forget! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck to you!!!

Yes! Its actually recommended :-)

You were so misinformed before -- oatmeal is delicious!!

I'm so confused with two almost identical March boards!! Today is Day #4 pre-op for me. Just ran out to Sams Club and scored the new PP cookies/cream and peaches/cream flavors. I'm not a member, but you can ask for a one-day pass (for free) but you have to add 10% to your charges. So, the boxes were $16.66 - $4 OFF savings + 10% (or $1.20) = $13.92/box = deal! Tomorrow is my pre-anesthesia appointment, one last hurdle...- Hope everyone is faring well on their pre-op diets!! Who's up first?

wow, congrats!

I am almost through Day 3, and I'm hungry, too! Thank god I don't have to do only shakes -- but I'm still hangry. Maybe the sun will come out tomorrow

Sargento Balanced Breaks 7g protein, 170 cals

I'll play! Bumble Bee Tuna "Snack" Packets, Seasoned $1.31 each 2.5 ounce serving size -- check out all of these flavors! http://www.bumblebee.com/products/ready-to-eat-kits/

Hey Chix, so do you move to purees after the first week? Can't wait to see what you concoct! Oh, and I'm going to use my first weigh-in with the surgeon as my starting weight. Unlike you, I didn't lose anything before I started pre-op. You've done an outstanding job losing weight over the past 6 months, and I bet it all but ensures you get to a normal BMI.

@Presurg1 If you read the forum for a while, you'll find many people that don't make their goals and/or cant maintain their weight loss. The one common thread I see in the successful members is that they stick closely to the rules, track what they eat, etc. No doubt you will see weight loss for the first 6-12 months eating carelessly, but if you aren't careful with your nutrition and supplementation, you are compromising your long-term health.

How come?

Day 2 of 14. Long meeting away from the office. It started with donuts and ended with pizza. Seriously, why??? I held firm, tho -- skipped the donuts, had salad for lunch, then inhaled a protein shake and a banana when I finally got back at 3PM. Got my eyes on the prize! Slight headache.

Congrats!!! It is a long journey to get to this point!