I started the dreaded diet today. Actually, it has been pretty ok. My doc uses Medifast so I can have their brand of pancakes, eggs, soups, bars, and shakes. I can have 5-6 products a day. In between, I can have sugar free popscicles, jello, and broth. I KNOW I can do this!! At least I will tell myself that until July 12th!!

I'll join you. I started mine today too. I get 5 Protein shakes/bars. Right now I'm using Special K. But trying to find a powder I like. I ordered some from GNC. I also get one meal a day. What makes mine harder, is that I'm on vacation this week. But I know it will all be worth it in the end.

Good luck to us both, and all to follow.

I start mine tomorrow - I will get the diet plan today. However, since I have already gotten some Protein powder samples, I started today off by having a Protein shake. I plan to have another for lunch and then see what they tell me this afternoon.

We can do it!

I'm starting the lower-carb phase of my pre-op diet today too, even though I don't know if my surgery is going to fall through or not due to the insurance problems. For me, this means going from one Protein shake a day to two - I'm doing unjury shakes mixed with skim milk - and only having one full meal a day, plus Snacks in the low-carb range (string cheese, yum). I'm proceeding as though the surgery is going to happen as scheduled.

Good luck to all of us!