On Day 7 of pre-op shakes and today I really feel like I'm white knuckling it. I have been trying to distract myself and drink lots of fluids but I feel my "resolve" thinnning a bit. Thursday I go for pre-op and weigh in (doc wants me to lose 10 pounds). I am already 9 lbs down and will make the goal however I am pretty sure he will make me stay on the shakes until the surgery date which is the 7th (the following Thursday). I am hoping to dig deep and find the energy to get through it. I know this is part of my mind "letting go" of food....but wow....it certainly challenges every part of you!

Good luck my pre-opers........we can and will get through this!

I know how you feel! I would like to say that I did not find it easier as the days went on although the first day was horrible. It is wonderful that you lost 9 pounds!!!!!!! I am on 9 cups of water right now...

It isn't easy. I'm doing pre-op shakes as well. I just think about how much easier it will be for the surgeon to see what he has to see, without that little bit of extra weight or a larger liver. I want the surgery as safe as possible. Keep your eye on the prize

I am on day 8 and it's harder now than the first few days for me. the only thing keeping me going is the thought of oatmeal and low fat squash soup on Saturday post banding!!! Until then I am chewing a lot of gum and drinking a lot of diet soda and water with some warm tea.

Day 8 of 14 pre op shakes here.....I am not hungry but the shakes are starting to taste disgusting! Vanilla is ok but the strawberry is absolutely horrific!