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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:

someone mentioned about what happens in twenty years. I'm a bit concerned about that too!

#1. Surgery date?02/25/10 #2. State you live in? TX #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Hollis, Hermann Hospital #4. Insurance or self pay? Ins #5. Age and height 31 5 4' #6. Current weight and goal weight? 248/150 #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? health, children #7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Y #8. Concerns and questions? trying my best to make it through the pre-op

I am a teacher, too and I have the same restroom prob. I'm getting my surgery on the 25th. I started the pre-op diet two weeks ago to prepare myself. It's really hard some days drinking that shake....but hey, gotta get used to it and deal with it, Good luck

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:smile: never mind. I found it!

what is sugarbusters? I am on my pre-op diet right now and I drink shakes twice a day with a meal of lean meat and green veggies. BTW congrats!

good luck, I received insurance approval Feb 5th and will have my surgery on the 25th.