I've been on the pre-op diet for 9 days now, eating nothing but 3 protein shakes, water, and a cup of veggies a day... The first few days were easy but for the last 5 days of so i've gone to bed staaaaarving! ..is this normal?

ok sweet. i wasn't given a trainer either.. i kind of just do my own thing.

today i ran for 15 mins, jumped rope for 5 (harder than it sounds, lol), did yoga and some light weights to tone my arms.

i'm really starting to get addicted to this whole getting into shape thing.. turns out it does actually make you feel more energetic! ha.

Anyways, lost another pound today.. 18lbs down! 3 more days till surgery! SO EXCITED TO GET BANDED!!

When do you go in?

Thursday Apr 26 is my surgery date.

I have always enjoyed exercise..but ive been heavy my whole life so its never been easy..it still isnt easy..but i have been more motivated to push through since deciding to do this.

Keep going. These are just the days that you have the pre op diet.. Keep up the possitive attitudes' date=' exercise and you will be very sucessfull.

I truly want the best for you all. Be strong...If I can do it. So can you...............................

I am so anxious to hear all your accomplishment.....[/quote']

I am struggling I have four days to go

Am mega pumped but I have slipped up.more than once

I had the same issue.I called the Dr asking if there was another way.They told me if I was really hungry I could have a small portion of protein once s day .so that's what I did rotated an ounce or two of chicken or fish aforementioned dinner and made it through it.

After the band you all might have a problem with chicken getting stuck. It usually is dry so some of us use mayo. (i do) But all food must be pulverized. After you have sufficient restriction that food will stay in the pouch and slowly it come out. You should be able to wait at least 4 hours until next meal. Fish is easier to chew and pulverize. Rember to plan on eating until you are satisfied not FULL. This lapband is not about stuffing yourself. It is about eating less and being happy with less food. And mostly doing it right and following the rules. No bread ugh. No soda bad. Anyone who needs me for help I can be reached at lizybird@aol.com..... also on sparkpeople.com lapband surgery group. I am coleader Name is missilene. you will have fun with recipes and exercises and learn so much about every thing. and find lots of friends with lapband.