jmunks2000

My surgery is in four days. I've lost about 17 pounds on the pre-op. I drink those shakes religiously. I don't want to chance losing hair. You have to play with the blender and find the right blend for making them taste ok. I find it better when I make it thick. Also, I think that if you eat fish and green veggies, you'll be ok. Stay away from bread, pasta, sauce, rice, bananas, and carrots. They're not good for the pre-op.

I'm sorry I don't know any places outside of the US but have you thought of just taking your powder with you? oh wait that's probablt not allowed at the airports, huh? There are people on here from all over thew world. someone's got to have a suggestion for you. I love the Smoothie King Gladiator shake...can;t have any of the others ones they sell on the pre-op. Also I found one at a nutrition store called DESSERT that I use too. Good luck! Surgery on the 25th

my doctor told me the same thing.... Calcium Citrate chewable. I couldn't find them anywhere....not the chewables anyway., only petite. I finally found some at GNC. Ask your dr about those.

Well it's not easy but it is alot easier than last week. Now, I don't think twice about the shake. And the SF jello has became quite tasty. Most of the food that my family eats doesn't tempt me. I've got my eye on the prize. A thinner me. I did alot of rigorous excercise today. It including walking my neighborhood and working out in the wii fit. According to the Wii Fit, I've lost another 9lbs since Thursday. But I want to see the doctor's office scale before I count my victory. I can't wait. Four days left before I'm banded.

The pre-op diet began really really hard. I was absolutely having fat attacks last week. (When I start having uncontrollable craving for all kinds of junk I call it a fat attack) but it is easier now. I lost 8lbs...(2 of them since Tuesday Feb 16,2010) since last Thurday February 18th and I felt good about it. My surgeon's nurse told me on that day that I should have done better than that. She discouraged me because I felt I was doing good. Especially through Valentine's weekend, which included eating out and chocolate. I resisted. I only drank one shake that day but I had a salad with four oz of steak. It was hard because my family members were ordering all kind of stuff.

The pre-op diet began really really hard. I was absolutely having fat attacks last week. (When I start having uncontrollable craving for all kinds of junk I call it a fat attack) but it is easier now. I lost 8lbs...(2 of them since Tuesday Feb 16,2010) since last Thurday February 18th and I felt good about it. My surgeon's nurse told me on that day that I should have done better than that. She discouraged me because I felt I was doing good. Especially through Valentine's weekend, which included eating out and chocolate. I resisted. I only drank one shake that day but I had a salad with four oz of steak. It was hard because my family members were ordering all kind of stuff.

I have been starving....or so I think. I am actually used the the shakes now. I drink them without a second thought. I can even watch the rest of the family eat without getting tempted. Who'd have thought? Tonight was a little tough because they had steak and gravy with white rice and veggies. rice is my comfort food...but I did not go near it. I had a salad...and check this out...I coudn't even eat the whole thing. I think my stomache has really shrunk. Also, I lost another 9 pounds since Thursday according to my wii Fit, but I want to wait AND SEE THE DOCTOR'S OFFCIE SCALE.

I have one called DESSERT that isn;t too bad, but my favorite is Smoothie King Gladiator. not the chocolate one though. it is a meal replacement shake with 45 grams of protein.

for me, its the smoothing king gladiator. It has 45 grams of protein. My surgeon recommended it among others.

my psych was a normal one, I guess. He asked me questions about depression, support from my family in this decision,and asked me to explain to him how the band worked. Real easy!

Hi Brandi, I'm new here to the site too. I have been getting lots of good advice concerning the pre-op diet. Whenever I feel like "cheating" I just read on here and get motivated.My surgery is on the 25th. I struggled with the pre-op but is it becoming easier each day. good luck to you.

I am happy for you......get some sleep, tomorrow is special.

The pre-op diet began really really hard. I was absolutely having fat attacks last week. (When I start having uncontrollable craving for all kinds of junk I call it a fat attack) but it is easier now. I lost 8lbs...(2 of them since Tuesday) since last Thurday and I felt good about it. My surgeon's nurse told me today that I should have done better than that. She discouraged me because I felt I was doing good. Especially through Valentine's weekend, which included eating out and chocolate. I resisted. I only drank one shake that day but I had a salad with four oz of steak. It was hard because my family members were ordering all kind of stuff. How is your pre-op going?

good luck!!! I am happy for you. My original date was the 18th but has changed to the 25th. One week to go for me!!!!:thumbdown: