I am doing a test run for pre op diet which I will officially start Monday. Today I tried Isopure's Blue Raspberry and it was not so bad. Yesterday I tried Icy Orange, which reminded me of baby vomit by the way. I won't be drinking that one again.

So I guess what I am really trying is my will power. Can I stay in this pre op diet for 14 day's? I think so.

This morning I was telling my daughter that mommies perfect belly is going to be cut up slightly. Then she says and points to a spot on my belly, right here will still be perfect, hey you wanted this! I told her she is right, I do want this.

So here is a toast to all of you on a pre op diet! "Let the hunger games begin and may the odd be ever in your favor".

to me, there is no such thing as will power

i made myself have want power

dig down deep and push through it (as the first days are hard) but it does get easier.

all the best. keep that positive attitude.

you can do this (if you want)

You are brave for testing.............I looked at the boxes of my optifast for a month and there was no way I was going to 'practice', it was all or nothing and if I wanted to have surgery, I had to do it. Days 1-3 are tough and then you just get use to it. Not sure what your pre op is, but I did 4 shakes a day, 1fruit and 1veggie.........As of today, I haven't chewed food or used my teeth for a month..........puree and blenderized tomorrow - oh joy.

You actually like Isopure? My nurse told me they tasted like Jolly Ranchers, so pre op, I bought a case of them from GNC online. They were like $60 for a case. I gagged down 1 of them post op. They DON'T taste like Jolly Ranchers! They're awful. Good luck with those!

Marci

I tried a LOT of things, but the Atkins advantage shakes (chocolate delight and French vanilla) are delicious!!!