I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself to everyone. I am scheduled for surgery on the 25th and started my pre-op diet yesterday. I am on Opti-fast and am not really thrilled with the flavor but am determined to stick with it. I am not nearly as hungry as I thought I would be but I have to admit I want to eat. I'm staying strong though because I want to loose as much before surgery as possible. My highest weight has been 237 but I weighed in yesterday at 230.

Hey loosing, Loser here.. lol.

I started my preop diet on Monday. I have several different Protein shake mixes and like powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury the best. The choc and vanilla are great. My first day was ok, yesterday was rough, really wanted a hamburger, hotdog, something not sweet. My partner made me some homemade chicken broth, and that really took the edge off.

I have lost 4 lbs since starting Monday... wow,, I may be to goal by the Feb 1st, my sleeve date. It is also helps drinking the Water. I am going to restroom a lot more than Iam drinking, so I think what I have lost is water weight,, which is fine with me. I also drink 1/2 cup of V8 about 15 minutes after my shake, to get rid of the sweet taste. Today is the 3rd day and has been much easier than yesterday.. Hang in there.

Great job already! There are so many Protein supplements out there that DO taste good that I wouldn't continue with something you don't like. liquid diets are hard enough already! I've never used Optifast, but I really like American whey, nectar, and Isopure products. You can buy them at GNC and Vitamin Shoppes. I like the vanilla Protein shakes because you can add so many things to them for flavoring - frozen fruit, extracts, coffee syrups, etc. Of course, chocolate is also great and tastes good with a dab of Peanut Butter or a bit of Almond Extract. This website has tons of info on great supplements. You just have to try a few and find something that tastes good to you. Don't settle!

Good luck on your journey - sounds like you've got a great start!

My pre-op diet started today as well. I'm doing Pure Protein Chocolate Whey Powder mixed with 8 oz of 1% milk along with a low-fat string cheese for breakfast. Lunch is another shake and cucumbers with sugar-free jello. Luckily I get to have a low-fat/low-carb "real" meal tonight.

So far, the shake is good. It's actually a bit too creamy - I might make it 1/2 milk and 1/2 water tomorrow and see if that helps. The taste is pretty good though.

Best of luck!

Hi guys - I started my pre-op all liquids today too....So far I've had 2cups of coffee, one shake and water...That's pretty much my menu for the next 2 weeks....I like the Unjury shakes as well...I haven't really tried many others since I liked this one right off the bat.....

It almost seems unreal that I won't eat any solid food for so long. I am so ready to do this though I am going to stick it through out of sheer determination. The closest thing to "solid" food I can have on my pre-op diet is sugar free jello and I am definitely taking full advantage of that. It is nice to have some others going through this the same time I am. Thanks for your responses.

I start on the 19th. I am using Advanced Health Systems? That is all it really says on the box. I have tried it. Meh. Not so good. I will survive though!

Good luck to all you pre-ops!!!!!!!

I did the liquid diet for 3 days, this time it was not bad at all. Before my lap band I thought it would kill me!! I did not ever find the perfect Protein drink but I did use Vitamin Water too. Good luck to all of you, before you know it you will have this behind you and the surgery too!!

I'm on day 2 of the pre-op. 2 shakes (1/2 milk and 1/2 Water mixed with Protein powder) and some cucumber slices today. CANNOT WAIT for my 3 ounces of chicken and small salad tonight.

LOL - And just think ... many of us are paying out of pocket to do this. Just gotta keep our eyes on the prize and try not to think about our tummies wanting more.

What I wouldn't give for a small piece of chicken right now.:biggrin0:

What I wouldn't give for a small piece of chicken right now.:drool5:

Sorry - I guess that wasn't very nice of me. :biggrin0:

I have to start mine on Monday. Today in an effort to get ready I cleared out the fridge and gave away some of the food I won't be able to use up in the timeframe before I start. I chose the Optifast vanilla and am soooo nervous since I don't know what it tastes like, but like you am committed to sticking to this! I also have a Feb 1st sleeve date and am getting so excited to start this next step. I'm also a little bit stressed about not having any real food for close to 4 weeks... oh man cannot wait to be through this stage :drool5: Good luck to all of us!:biggrin0:

I find if I make my shakes in the blender with lots of ice, it's way more fun to drink!!!

I am doing the blender thing too. I have also found that mixing Crystal Light instead of water in the vanilla really helps the flavor.

Great tip! Which flavor of CL do you like best with the vanilla?

I just made a yummy creamsicle shake with vanilla powder, 1 cup of milk, tons of ice and 1 tsp of sugar free orange flavored metamucil.....We need to get some fiber in our diets, so this is a tasty way....