Today starts the liquid preop. I woke up really stressing about this. I suppose I will see how te day moving granite goes on protien shakes.

Meggie, I had to do it the same way as you - it was just Protein shakes (I liked Muscle Milk the best), Water and sometimes Crystal Light up to the night before surgery, but it worked out well. My liver was nice and thin and my doctor was very happy with my condition pre- and post-op.

Pasquini, I'm glad you liked the comment and it's great to see the outpouring of support from all the other posts!

Raine, have you tried getting your crushed pills into a warm creamy Soup? It might override the bitterness and if you mix it in well to a small portion you may not notice it at all...

Empress...we were sleeved the same day! How are you doing? I feel great!!

Now I feel bad because I didn't write a personal reply to EVERYONE on this thread lol...if anyone feels left out just tell me and I'll add a comment for you too

Meggie, I had to do it the same way as you - it was just Protein shakes (I liked Muscle Milk the best), Water and sometimes Crystal Light up to the night before surgery, but it worked out well. My liver was nice and thin and my doctor was very happy with my condition pre- and post-op.

Pasquini, I'm glad you liked the comment and it's great to see the outpouring of support from all the other posts!

Raine, have you tried getting your crushed pills into a warm creamy soup? It might override the bitterness and if you mix it in well to a small portion you may not notice it at all...

Empress...we were sleeved the same day! How are you doing? I feel great!!

Now I feel bad because I didn't write a personal reply to EVERYONE on this thread lol...if anyone feels left out just tell me and I'll add a comment for you too

Bill:

My recovery is going well. I'm a bit bummed though because the weight loss hasn't really started yet. Oh well, all in good time, right?

I am using Jello Shots now and it works great! Thanks for the suggestion, Bill.

Empress, me too. I guess when our bodies are ready to say hayyyy ...... NOW! We will know lol.

I am using Jello Shots now and it works great! Thanks for the suggestion, Bill.

Empress, me too. I guess when our bodies are ready to say hayyyy ...... NOW! We will know lol.

Raine:

I'm sure just like me your mind is completely ready for the losing to begin and the downright refusal of our body to cooperate is quite discouraging. But, I'm sure it's just temporary until the new tummy starts to trust me again (after all, I did just whack it in two and toss part without any warning......)

Day three of preop liquid begins... So far it really hasn't been bad at all. Of course it has only been two days lol. My energy has been ok, though I do notice I am sore this morning. Had a lot of lifting granite slabs yesterday and my muscles are much more sore this morning. Could be age though. Lol.

Maybe drink a REALLY potent protein shake (like extreme60) after the work day to help with the soreness? Think of that as you would after a really strenuous workout.

I really thought I would never survive the liquid pre op diet. Mine was like Meggiep's....jello, broth, protein shakes and water. 2-3 days in I almost threw in the towel. but it got easier. I was sooo tired and all i wanted to do is sleep. But that went away as my body adapted, and my doc actually said that i could buy any soup and just strain the substance out. so that was my saving grace. I was buying anything in a clear broth that might actually have some flavor. and i remember that the night before my surgery, all i could have was clear liquids and in my mind i was so afraid that i was going to miss out on everything so i sat up constantly drinking my gatorade lol. and when i woke up from surgery, i haven't felt that since. so hang in there...its all worth it in the end. Good luck to you on your journey!!

Don't worry...the pounds WILL come off!!! Just keep at it and stay positive - summer's only a little over a month away and I'm sure we'll all be proud of some good progress by then!

Thx again guys. I'm fairing all right. I have dropped the cottage cheese as of today and it is liquid and yogurt until sat night then clears only for Sunday Monday and surgery day on tues. Mid afternoon here and I am focusing ion drinking water. I have been surprise how it really has been fairly easy. Maybe because I had built it up to ne this huge thing in my head. Ironically all my friends have been calling me everyday to go to lunch, lol. But I was thinking about what I normally eat and already am like wow, that was so much more than I needed.

Thx again guys. I'm fairing all right. I have dropped the cottage cheese as of today and it is liquid and yogurt until sat night then clears only for Sunday Monday and surgery day on tues. Mid afternoon here and I am focusing ion drinking Water. I have been surprise how it really has been fairly easy. Maybe because I had built it up to ne this huge thing in my head. Ironically all my friends have been calling me everyday to go to lunch, lol. But I was thinking about what I normally eat and already am like wow, that was so much more than I needed.

Hey Pasquini, I am not too far behind you, keep me posted on everything, I am getting a little anxious and ready to get this over with. Let me know if it is really clean on the inside of the clinic, everyone says the strip shopping center is old and dirty but is clean in the clinic, that is what i am concerned about. You will do great, can't wait to hear about your experience.

I'll fill ya in. gonna try to video some.