Looking for anyone else having surgery July 25 so we can support each other. Less than two weeks away! yikes! Would love to hear from you.

I am having surgery on the 24. Happy to support and walk through this journey together!

@@nikkitierney That sounds great! Are you on your pre-op diet now?

@amychar. I am trying the pre-op diet, but am not completely in compliance. I do drink the Protein shakes, but add either a banana or orange and use almond milk instead of Water. I am allowed 4 oz of lean meat/fish and a cup of vegetables. I usually eat more vegetables and sometimes have a little more than 4 oz. Usually 6. I also cheat and eat atkins treats...I try for only one a day but sometimes eat 2(110 calories or so, but they have sugar alcohol not sugar so they do not cause a spike in the blood). I began a modified pre-op diet right around the 4th of july and have lost 14 pounds so far, but the first pounds are easy as it is mainly water weight and reducing from 4,000 plus calories a day is not that challenging!!! I feel very weak, and want to take a nap like i am in pre-school!! I miss chewing and tasting soooooo much! I may not be the best role model or support person...hah!! It is just very hard. How are things going with you? Did you begin pre-op diet yet?