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Those on the liquid pre-op diet' date=' can you guys have SF Fudgesicles?[/quote']

No for me here! I can only have see through things. broth, Jello, etc. I can have my Protein shakes with milk instead of Water though, that's all I can do not see through. But I am looking for more ideas, so...if anyone has any good sugar free clear ideas then please post them!

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Yeay I am 12/20 and I didnot have to do any preops prep! But Take my Vitamins and B12

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Congrats!!!! :)

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I am scheduled for the 17th and I have appt with anesthesiologist and Dr. Ganta this week. It seems like I have been to so many appts and its finally going to happen a week from tomorrow.

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I am scheduled for the 17th and I have appt with anesthesiologist and Dr. Ganta this week. It seems like I have been to so many appts and its finally going to happen a week from tomorrow.

I feel ya on that...I'm on the 17th as well....last appt tomorrow...

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How is everyone doing on pre-op? Today is my 7th day...it is much easier now then before. I have to work harder to get ALL the drinks down...I'm on New Direction Weight Control System packets along with sf Jello, popsicles etc. I'm so worried...I was in a situation where someone brought food for me to eat surprisingly (they, along with most everyone else doesn't know I'm having the surgery). I had a very very small bite of what they brought so it seemed that I ate. I really hope those two - three small bites don't cause my surgery to be postponed....thoughts? Think it will be ok? It was back on day 3 or 4. Other than that I think I'm doing pretty good, getting in lots of water-that seems to be key in loosing the weight...9 lbs down this week!

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How is everyone doing on pre-op? Today is my 7th day...it is much easier now then before. I have to work harder to get ALL the drinks down...I'm on New Direction Weight Control System packets along with sf jello' date=' popsicles etc. I'm so worried...I was in a situation where someone brought food for me to eat surprisingly (they, along with most everyone else doesn't know I'm having the surgery). I had a very very small bite of what they brought so it seemed that I ate. I really hope those two - three small bites don't cause my surgery to be postponed....thoughts? Think it will be ok? It was back on day 3 or 4. Other than that I think I'm doing pretty good, getting in lots of water-that seems to be key in loosing the weight...9 lbs down this week! [/quote']

Some people don't even have to do a pre op diet at all, or some are allowed to have 1 low carb meal every day. Some only have a 3 day diet. I really don't think 3 bites is anything to worry about. I straight up told my surgeon I would cheat on Monday, I had a huge hard final and I would never have gotten through it on Protein shakes and sugar free Jello. A few bites won't kill you. My surgeon even told me if you really need something you can have some lean Protein. Don't stress at all, you didn't do any damage.

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I'm going to add you guys, so we can stay connected through this!! :) Best of luck to everyone. I know we will rock this!!!!

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December 20th for me...with Dr. David Kim. I only have to do one week on pre-op diet..which starts on Dec. 13th..yay!..

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I'm at the hospital waiting to have my chest xrays....I completed all of my other pre-op tests...this is the last one and then they will send them in. They let me do it with my family dr. Since I live 3 hours away. I am ready but getting more and more anxious....I hope that I am able to feel ok for my kids in Christmas. I go back to work on

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Jan. 3 and the kids come back that Monday...I've been on the pre op diet since Thursday and I have not lost any weight....I don't get it

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First day of pre-op diet (protein shakes & 1 sensible meal), and I've had horrible diarrhea. Anyone else?

Probably just due to the drastic food change. Some bowels are quite sensitive.

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No for me here! I can only have see through things. broth, Jello, etc. I can have my Protein shakes with milk instead of Water though, that's all I can do not see through. But I am looking for more ideas, so...if anyone has any good sugar free clear ideas then please post them!

Mio is really good, although a little high priced.

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Today is my 7th day on the liquid diet. I'm down 12lbs. I found the Swanson's broth (Chicken,Beef, Vegetable) to be really gross. I've been making Campbell's chicken Noodle Soup and straining the noodles. The first few days I was drinking 4-5 shakes a day and now I'm down to 2-3. I am not really a fan of SF Water flavorings but I found Crystal Lite Pink Lemonade to be good.

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