Started pre op today with Dr Tiffany Jessee Clearwater FL not too bad, 2 shakes a day and 1 real meal. No carbs.. I am looking forward to this surgery but am also very nervous.

I had surgery on April 7. I did my own preop of two shakes and one meal of lean meat and steamed veggies. I lost 23 pounds before the surgery and it went very well. Minimal pain and discomfort. I continued liquids for 7 days and had my first egg today! I have lost another 4.5 pounds since surgery. It feels really great.

On the preop, just remember that day 1 thru 3 will be rough but hang in there. On day 4 you will begin to lose yor appetite and feel better. After that it is not too hard, just boring. If you cheat and add a lot of carbs in, you will take a step back and have a harder time again.

It feels so good to be losing and not hungry! Hang in there, you can do it.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am self paying for this procedure so I am hoping that keeps me in line too. Day 1 was no problem. I tend to be a stress eater and right now my stress level is pretty high with my job, remodeling my house etc. and eating has always been my comfort.