Hello everyone,

I am Pamela, I have been reading here for a few months but this is my first post. I have been truly inspired by many of your stories and I can't wait to be the one inspiring people with my before and after pictures and tales of success.

I am pre-surgery, going for my final appointment to schedule surgery on Thursday, 3/29. I have all of my insurance qualifications submitted, etc., so all that's left is to schedule surgery and get started on the pre-surgery diet. I'm not sure how long after Thursday it will be but I'm hoping for less than 10 days - I'm ready to get rocking on this thing. I've been held up by many obstacles and I finally see the finish line.

Can anyone give me any advice about the pre-surgery diet? I am full liquid for 7 days, and clear liquid for 2 days. I can't eat yogurt but it seems everything I read pushes yogurt like crazy. Any alternative suggestions?

I was only allowed to drink protein drinks...and specific ones at that! I couldn't stand the one I was allowed to have, I was starting to feel sick. I replaced it with SF Carnation Instant Breakfast. The doc said if I started to feel so hungry I couldn't focus or do daily activities, that I was allowed to have a cup of non starchy vegetables. Which I took advantage of once because my pre op diet was 10 days long. I went against my doctors advice with the SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, but I definitely suggest for you to follow yours. Your doctor will tell you what to do. I lost 14 pounds in those 10 days. The first 3 days will be the hardest, but push through it and it will get easier. Good luck!

I chose my own protein drink as well. It had to have at least 15g of protein per serving and less than 200 calories, I think. I used Curves protein shake mix but now i'm using EAS 100% pure whey protein (chocolate). I'm 9 wks post surgery. My 1st week was 2 shakes for meals and 1 very specific lean cuisine meal. However, I opted to make my own high protein, low carb meals. Doctor gave me guidelines for that. 2nd week was protein shake 4x per day supplemented with clear liquids if I got hungry. Day before surgery was all clear liquids. I lost 12 pounds during my pre-op week. Congrats on your decision and God bless you on this journey!