So went in for my second appointment today. I am down 5 lbs. I now need to go to 2 Protein shakes a day. Yikes, I actually tried that out on Friday and I felt so weak and hungry. I am a cashier and am on my feet all day, and it's hard to do when you haven't eaten much. The dietitian did say I could have some fruit witht he Breakfast shake and a salad with the lunch shake, so hopefully that will help.

So now I have one more appointment in a month from now. If I am close to my pre-op goal, we will move forward. She said I didn't have to be at goal because by the time I meet with the surgeon and submit to insurance, I will keep losing so as long as I'm close they let us go to the next step.

I also found out from my pcp today that my thyroid levels were normal when they did a re-check, so no delay there trying to get it under control. My sugars have been much better lately as well, since I am not eating carbs, so there should be no problem there either.

I am confident now that I should have the surgery by the end of August. Yay!!

Wow only 2 shakes the whole day? No other food? how many calories do they want u to have daily. just interested sounds strict. Good luck. my pre-op was 5 shakes a day x2weeks, no food

good for you !!! im also in the waiting game hoping for a early august date. My Doctor is being soooo slow in writing my letter. I have everything else done but the approval!

Good luck on the weight loss and upcoming surgery:) A friend ate a piece of banana when she can no longer take the hunger.

Oh, sorry I wasn't clear, I am allowed one meal, it's just that I am replacing 2 meals with a shake now instead of one, like I have been doing.