Just started my pre op diet today - surgery was pushed back to Dec. 14

because they had over booked before. Wanted to know if any of your doctors

say you can add fruit to your shakes? I know mine said only liquids but I was

thinking of adding a 1/2 banana just to thicken it up a bit and so I don't feel

so weak??? I need to loose 20 pounds in 2 weeks and 5 days (probably impossible)

but it has to be 20 since I gained 10 when they told me to loose 10. (I honestly think

that was a mental thing... how in the world did I gain 10 when trying to loose???)

anyway i know every doctor is different and wanted to know if yours say okay to fruit

yet still staying under 800 calories? Thanks in advance!

Msfotobug,

I literally feel like you have taken a page from my life story. Last year when i started this journey, i thought this would go so fast. Right after I had my first appt, I proceded to gain 11 lbs. My doc requires that you lose 5% to get the surgery.

Finally last month I got so close that the nurses let me me with the doc(I was 2 lbs away and he gave me the go ahead). The next day I was right back up to a higher weight and the nurse called and told me that they will not process my paperwork until I reach that 5% goal. Obviously it takes me a long time to lose and i never keep it off.

Your story inspired me to try harder, so today is day 1 and I will have 4 shakes and a dinner of 3oz Protein and 1 cup green veg.

I especially feel motivated by the part about satan! I have always turned my back to him and will with this as well! (I am usually not so spiritual-maybe that's the problem)

take care and I wish you the best today on your journey

Tammy

Hi Tammy,

How is your pre op diet going? I weighed in today at the dr. office and I'm down

14 pounds!! I was so excited. Your letter above had me in tears. I thought, wow "I" inspired someone else... that was a motivating feeling for me to keep it up! Not sure what your dr. has advised as far as pre op diet, but for me it's "all liquid" except for sugar free Jello and popcycles. I think 4 shakes might be putting you over in calories. (I was told to stay under 800) I normally drink 2. But I'm praying for you Tammy, I know you can do this!

I start tomorrow, someone mentioned cream of wheat? is that not CARBS? Im gonna do my best to follow the rules. My biggest issue will be my coffee in am's. I guess skim milk will NOT do, or powder stuff or fat-free creamer. sigh