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[Tracy Learmonth Shaw 21]

I'm not sure. I was just told to buy the shakes and I can have veggies for supper. I did get some recipes so before I get to discouraged I will try some of them. Congrats ladies on great weight loss so far on your pre-op

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

preopscares me i am so worried about being able to do it w/o cheating.

[Joe Ferriero 3]

May 28th for me.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

My pre-op was five days of Clear Liquids. I drank Isopure every morning and it was quite unpleasant, but I got into the mindset of "I can do anything for a short period of time." And I did. That same attitude helped me get through six weeks of post-op full liquids. If you do it without cheating, it actually gets easier as the days go by. That said, I hope I never have to do clear liquids again for a long time.

[bobomarge 58]

If I can do it without cheating anyone can!

You just have to set your mind to it!!

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

6 days down, 7 to go. Almost half way!

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

My HMR shakes are pretty good. Can add sugar free Gelatin or pudding mix and yum. But half way thru and its getting old

[bobomarge 58]

6 days down, 7 to go. Almost half way!

It gets easier with each day. At first I didn't think I could do it but everyone keeps telling me to think sn out the end result!!

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

At 59 years of age if i cant get a handle on the preop i havent learned a thing!

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

joe,i'll be preoping when u start ( May 20th is my surgery date

) so stick wiht me kid

[betty_s 476]

I think the pre-op diet is a really good indicator of how ready we actually are for the surgery. I know cheating isn't an option, just as I know that after getting banded, some things I'm putting restrictions on like white, starchy carbs and too much added sugar.

Go into with this positive attitude and I think that will make all the difference. I've been positive during mine, and I only suffered with some head hunger on day 2. Now, if I think I'm starting to get hungry, I'll drink 20 oz of Water or go for a walk.

Head hunger isn't going to go away once we're banded, so we need to make positive changes in our habits.

Stay positive! The moment you think "this pre-op diet SUCKS" or "theres NO WAY I can do this without cheating" you've let your old, overweight self win.

Edited April 28, 2014 by betty_s

[Vtsoutherngal 52]

It is an adjustment. A change. For life. Im ready

[toomuchrose 47]

At least I'm not the only one scared and nervous! My attitude has been lousy recently and I'm fighting what I call the "last meal" mindset. Like, I'd better eat a pizza (or Chinese food or whatever) now because I might never be able to eat it again. I know that's awful, but I'm just being honest about what I'm thinking. At this rate, I'll regain the whole amount I lost in 5 months of dieting to qualify for insurance.

Today my attitude is a little more positive than it was all last week, so I'm hoping to hang on to some will power. I'm having a big party on May 3, and I'll admit I planned it as my "last meal". I was always big on having parties and I don't know what I'll do in the future, I can't see making great food for 30 people and sitting in the corner eating yogurt and cottage cheese myself. I think I'm really scared of giving up my friend food.

I do serve some healthy food, things I could eat post-op when I have guests, but I think I'm also afraid I won't be able to eat in front of other people due to fear of vomiting, etc. How's that for a case of the nerves?

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

thnaks fo ru r honesty--now here's more

I ATE a buttery lobster roll at sixteen bucks with a friend AND had an ice cream cone too.

Whew i got that out of my sytem when i weighed myself this a.m. i GAINED 4 Pounds! that's for the hall of shame...now to rpeparae for preop diet!

[toomuchrose 47]

thnaks fo ru r honesty--now here's more

I ATE a buttery lobster roll at sixteen bucks with a friend AND had an ice cream cone too.

Whew i got that out of my sytem when i weighed myself this a.m. i GAINED 4 Pounds! that's for the hall of shame...now to rpeparae for preop diet!

Haha! I guess it's inevitable to have one last slip. I truly think I will follow directions after surgery though because I'm too afraid of causing problems. I saw from another post that you and I have the same date Martha, May 20.