Hi guys! I have a date April24...i was really proactive in getting all my prerequisites done so when i met the surgeon for the first time we set a date then and there!

They recommend i lose 25 lbs before the surgery...im nervous about it..they told me that i should lose if if i follow the pre op diet to the t...i started yesterday. Day 2 and i dont feel bad at all,probably because i want this sooo badly.

The first thing I thought of when they told me about the preop diet is failure...like i have failed other diets in the past. I am encouraged though. I cant afford to fail this time!

Good luck! I just got my date today... My date is April 24th as well but they still need to submit to insurance... Im so nervous! My Dr doesn't do a pre op diet though... It has to be so tough!

Yea Starla! Thats great for you too! I hope everything goes well for your date...that is good about not having to do a preop diet.. it is hard when i am around those that keep offering me food! My mom is in ICU right now,admitted a few days ago.. I ordered her meal and the first thing i thought of was ordering side dishes for me! I just pulled out my protein shake and sipped...

Hi guys! I have a date April24...i was really proactive in getting all my prerequisites done so when i met the surgeon for the first time we set a date then and there!

They recommend i lose 25 lbs before the surgery...im nervous about it..they told me that i should lose if if i follow the pre op diet to the t...i started yesterday. Day 2 and i dont feel bad at all,probably because i want this sooo badly.

The first thing I thought of when they told me about the preop diet is failure...like i have failed other diets in the past. I am encouraged though. I cant afford to fail this time!

I had to lose 25 lbs before surgery as well. You can do it, good luck!

Yea Starla! Thats great for you too! I hope everything goes well for your date...that is good about not having to do a preop diet.. it is hard when i am around those that keep offering me food! My mom is in ICU right now,admitted a few days ago.. I ordered her meal and the first thing i thought of was ordering side dishes for me! I just pulled out my Protein shake and sipped...

Wishing your mom a quick recovery!! Good luck I actually like Protein shakes...I was sort of disappointed that I didn't have a pre-op diet, but then again, I cant lose more than 10 more lbs or else I will fall below 35 bmi and I wont qualify...have you found shakes that taste good? I have yet to order and try some. I really hate artificial flavor tastes...so I am nervous I wont find one I can stand.

@yoli was it hard for you? Did you meet your goal?

@starla my bmi is 57. I am really worried about. Losing 25 in 3 weeks seems really difficult. I Have tried 2 different kinds so far. The one from WalMart,Naturally you i think, chocolate flavored. It is really filling With 8 carbs and 2 grams of sugar per serving. I purchased another by Isopure No carbb or sugar but is way less filling.

I have been approved to Drink up to 5 a day..im starting to work out this weekend so the sag i keep hearing about wont be so bad.

@starla my bmi is 57. I am really worried about. Losing 25 in 3 weeks seems really difficult. I Have tried 2 different kinds so far. The one from WalMart' date='Naturally you i think, chocolate flavored. It is really filling With 8 carbs and 2 grams of sugar per serving. I purchased another by Isopure No carbb or sugar but is way less filling.

I have been approved to Drink up to 5 a day..im starting to work out this weekend so the sag i keep hearing about wont be so bad.[/quote']

You can great creative if you try. My favorite was to mix a chocolate and strawberry together. Atkins has a ton that are really good too. Also your local Vitamin shop should have some isopure which is clear and fruity. You will need some of these after surgery too. Feel free to reach out if you need any help. This is week 3 on liquids for me.

@sneed thanks so much! Are you post or pre op?

I am 1 week po today.

@sneed great! Is it true that you no longer crave what you did before? I am nervous about extreme cravings and having the restrictions..

I still have craving but only in the last few days. Right after surgery I didn't want anything. The only time for me that its really bad is if I smell food.

You and I both will fight many demons but I look at the long term.

@yoli was it hard for you? Did you meet your goal?

Yes, it was hard to lose the weight but not impossible. I have meet my pre-op weight loss goal. I'm currently on my pre-op diet and today I was surrounded by pizza but I didn't cheat. I can't wait until April 10th.

I just got my date yesterday, April 29th! I cannot believe it's finally scheduled. I had to use a cpap machine for a month before I was cleared. I go pre-op diet on April 16th, I am so nervous, this will be the test!

I just got my date yesterday, April 29th! I cannot believe it's finally scheduled. I had to use a cpap machine for a month before I was cleared. I go pre-op diet on April 16th, I am so nervous, this will be the test!

Dont be nervous! Everyone here is so supportive..when you feel its hard reach out to me..I will still be in my preop restrictive phase so I can share whatever I have learned..