Hello All! My is DeMarcos and I'm 23 yes old. I'm about a month away from my scheduled surgery date. I stubbled across this forum and was blown away by the amount of info and feed back I read from the members, so I decided I wanted to part of this!! I'm starting my pre-surgery diet tomorrow, I'm quiet nervous about it, mainly because I'm not sure at what to eat. I'm so lost right now. Keeping carbs at only 2 a day is what's posing the most trouble for me. I'm trying to come up with a set menu for myself so I can hit up the grocery store all at once and be ready!! Im looking for breakfast ideas and lunch/dinner. I thought a breakfast protien smoothies would work best for me, but did some research on them and they had more carbs then I was allowed!! Any ideas from ya'll would be most helpful!! Thanks!!

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demarcos

Hello All! My is DeMarcos and I'm 23 yes old. I'm about a month away from my scheduled surgery date. I stubbled across this forum and was blown away by the amount of info and feed back I read from the members' date=' so I decided I wanted to part of this!! I'm starting my pre-surgery diet tomorrow, I'm quiet nervous about it, mainly because I'm not sure at what to eat. I'm so lost right now. Keeping carbs at only 2 a day is what's posing the most trouble for me. I'm trying to come up with a set menu for myself so I can hit up the grocery store all at once and be ready!! Im looking for breakfast ideas and lunch/dinner. I thought a breakfast protien smoothies would work best for me, but did some research on them and they had more carbs then I was allowed!! Any ideas from ya'll would be most helpful!! Thanks!!

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demarcos[/quote']

Hi Demarcos, I'm new too but already on my pre-op diet. I use the chocolate Isopure. It's pricey but no carbs, no sugar 50 grams of Protein and it tastes good. I was having trouble still being hungry after I drank one but a friend suggested adding yogurt. I use the Kroger CarbMaster and that did the trick. I drink one for breakfast and one for lunch then a sensible low carb dinner. Probably not the most proper way, but I've lost 14 lbs in 2 weeks. I'm interested in knowing any others suggestions too. God bless!

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Hey there!! thanks for the advice!! i tried looking for the isopure but the only thing i could locate was Isopure Alpine Punch. i picked some up to try, i just dont think its going to give me a full feeling. Are you using a isopure powder?? im having a bit of confusion reading lables. maybe you could clear it up for me! When it says 1g of carbs, it takes 15 grams, to equal 1 Carb. right??

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demarcos

You can find the Isopure at GNC. I use the chocolate powder and mix it myself. Not sure what you mean about the grams. The back of the package will give you the serving size and how many carbs, calories, Vitamins, etc are in each serving. Does that help?

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Hey DeMarcos, Welcome to the forum.

Hey DeMarcos, Welcome to the forum.

Thanks sooo much!! )

DeMarcos, welcome aboard!

You will find lots of information here, I think it may be hard to encounter something that someone has experienced in our VSG journies on here.

Good luck with the pre-op diet, I was on an Opti-fast diet for 2 weeks before the surgery, I think out all the phases it was the hardest to get through, liquids, mushies etc seemed easy in comparison.

Keep positive and you will do great.

You can find the Isopure at GNC. I use the chocolate powder and mix it myself. Not sure what you mean about the grams. The back of the package will give you the serving size and how many carbs, calories, Vitamins, etc are in each serving. Does that help?

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Hey, Thanks for the advice!! The Isopure is truly amazing, it taste great, i bought the vanilla one!! best one I've ever tried!! and your right, a bit on the pricey side. I found it at GNC and they had the big tubs of it for like 90.00.... a bit out of my price range, however they had the smaller package, so i grab one of those. im curious to try the apple melon and mango one!! i mixed mine with a atkins ready shake, a wild berry, and throw 2 scoops of isopure and made a VERY high protien and DELICIOUS shake!! it keeps me very satisfied til my next meal.

thanks for the awesome advice!!

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demarcos

DeMarcos, welcome aboard!

You will find lots of information here, I think it may be hard to encounter something that someone has experienced in our VSG journies on here.

Good luck with the pre-op diet, I was on an Opti-fast diet for 2 weeks before the surgery, I think out all the phases it was the hardest to get through, liquids, mushies etc seemed easy in comparison.

Keep positive and you will do great.

Thanks soo much aussiegirl!!

Well I am also on a pre-op low carb diet. For breakfast I'll usually have some sauteed mushrooms with 1 or 2 eggs. Some Snacks that I've been having is string cheese, pumpkin seeds. I did go to wendys and I has a chili. salad is good just make sure you get a light vinagrette dressing, and no croutons. I do drink the atkins shakes they are pretty good, as a matter of fact my son has been drinking them all. For dinner just have meat and veggies.

Well I am also on a pre-op low carb diet. For breakfast I'll usually have some sauteed mushrooms with 1 or 2 eggs. Some snacks that I've been having is string cheese, pumpkin seeds. I did go to wendys and I had a chili. Salad is good just make sure you get a light vinagrette dressing, and no croutons. I do drink the atkins shakes they are pretty good, as a matter of fact my son has been drinking them all. For dinner just have meat and veggies.

No problem Demarco! I hope your weightloss journey goes well.

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You can also get this online at Amazon it seems to be a bit cheaper than in the stores. THank you for all of the information here as well. I am new to this hole forurm thing but I have learned so much on here it has been a true blessing finding this website. I am still a few months out from surgery but I wanted to try and do the pre op diet to make sure that I truly can do this. I am going to try these shakes and see if I can be strong enough to do this. I wish you luch.

You can also get this online at Amazon it seems to be a bit cheaper than in the stores. THank you for all of the information here as well. I am new to this hole forurm thing but I have learned so much on here it has been a true blessing finding this website. I am still a few months out from surgery but I wanted to try and do the pre op diet to make sure that I truly can do this. I am going to try these shakes and see if I can be strong enough to do this. I wish you luch.

Hey Spainter2009! thanks for the tip!! i'll have to check it out!! try the shakes, they're actually pretty great!! i had the Atkins Royal Chocolate one with 2 scoops of my vanilla Isopure Powder, i SWEAR it tasted just like a real chocolate ice cream shake!! Soo delicious AND filling!! haha i ope u enjoy them as much as i do!! Good Luck on your exciting journey!!

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demarcos

Well I am also on a pre-op low carb diet. For Breakfast I'll usually have some sauteed mushrooms with 1 or 2 eggs. Some Snacks that I've been having is string cheese, pumpkin seeds. I did go to wendys and I has a chili. salad is good just make sure you get a light vinagrette dressing, and no croutons. I do drink the atkins shakes they are pretty good, as a matter of fact my son has been drinking them all. For dinner just have meat and veggies.

Well I am also on a pre-op low carb diet. For breakfast I'll usually have some sauteed mushrooms with 1 or 2 eggs. Some snacks that I've been having is string cheese, pumpkin seeds. I did go to wendys and I had a chili. Salad is good just make sure you get a light vinagrette dressing, and no croutons. I do drink the atkins shakes they are pretty good, as a matter of fact my son has been drinking them all. For dinner just have meat and veggies.

Hey chitowngirl!!

sounds like your making excellent progress in your pre-op diet!! We're somewhat eating on the same pattern! I usually have my protien shake in the morning, usually last me til lunch without a mid morning snack. I eat string cheese too. Lunch has been various items. Sometimes i dont even feel hunger... but i know i need to eat, strange!! Dinner is like my only solid meal. which constist of meat...mainly turkey or beef and veggies!! And lots of Crystal Light!!

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demarcos

Good luck to you demarcos! Keep up the great work

Welcome!