Is anyone having their surgery December 30th ? I am looking to buddy up .

Are there any smokers who are struggling as I am to stop smoking before surgery??!!

I have the diet under control, but the smoking is kicking butt!!! I have two weeks before my surgery and my Dr has already informed me that if I haven't stopped by the time of surgery he will postpone me. Nooooooooooo I can't have that, yet it's a challenge for me and VERY hard!!

Any suggestions ANYONE?

Day 3 for me too on pre-op diet. Feeling good. Went for my bloodwork, anesthesiologist questions and urine test today and when they weighed me it showed I had lost 6lbs since last weeks weigh in, lol. I laugh because during the final week before the pre-op diet my Spouse and I hit up two buffets and I ate out almost every night; guess it didn't affect me much.

394lbs last week

388lbs today

I'm finding ways to combine different parts of the liquid diet that seems to be keeping me feeling full for most of the day. I'm also taking advantage of the words "as needed" next to all the sugar-free drink/popsicle choices on my pre-op sheet to help me keep full too.

Can you share some ways of combining that help you feel full?

Wow, there are a few of us getting sleeved at 730am on 12/29 so I'll keep you in my prayers as well.

Day four is good so far. I'm feeling better everyday. I'm so thankful and blessed to be on this journey and I can't wait to be sleeved!!

We are so close ladies, let's hang in there!

Can you share some ways of combining that help you feel full?

My diet is supposed to be 4 shakes a day, servings of 1 starch, 2 fruit and 1 vegetable. Along with this the instructions say the following I could have "as needed" which included most all caffiene-free/sugar-free/dairy-free drinks and/or popsicles. I'm taking "as needed" to mean whenever I want.

So,

SHAKES: Most times I will throw in ice cubes and let it sit for a bit after I shake the crap out of it. What this does is introduce bubbles into the mix and it creates a more thicker illusioned drink and I think I am getting more than I am. You could also use a blender to do this and add the ice cubes later. Note though, you are NOT to be doing this after surgery. I'll then have a approved drink soon after to top me off or down a popsicle.

STARCH/FRUIT/VEGETABLE: I sometimes add one of these after a shake. Or I eat the serving and then follow it with an approved drink/popsicle "as needed", lol.

I've also been searching the web and finding so many places use the liver/body shrinking pre-diet in different ways. Some even allow solid Protein like lean meats as a serving. I'm gonna monitor myself very carefully during the latter part of the second week to make certain I'm following strictly what's needed. But, if my current weight loss is any indication, I must be doing something right.

edit:

I just tried something else too - the "as needed" list has fat free broth so, I used my 24 oyster crackers (starch) with the beef broth and had some diet cran pomegranate Ocean Spray juice for dinner tonight. I'm gonna try the broth with the serving of vegetables tomorrow. It's almost midnight now and I don't feel very hungry but, I'm going to have something to drink before I go to sleep.

Edited December 19, 201411 yr by prez

Hi everyone - I want to tell you all good luck. I was sleeved last year on Dec. 31 - so glad I did it! I've lost over 80% of my excess weight and gained strength, confidence and energy. I look forward to hearing your great stories!

@@Texasmeg that's great! I can't wait! Dec. 29 can't come fast enough!

I started my pre-op diet yesterday too and I hate to say it, but it's been a struggle. I mean, I knew it would be a challenge, but it's been a constant battle for me so far. I'm disappointed in myself for letting it get to me...especially so soon. I refuse to give up but I feel guilty for wanting to give in so fast. It's amazing some of the things the brain will think of. I've thought about chewing food and spitting it out. SMH I'm still hanging in there though and I'm still really excited. I just have to remember this is the beginning of needed change in my life.

Also, I've been super cold the last couple of days. Can't seem to get warm. I hope that gets better. I can't wait for this part to be over. I keep reminding myself that it will all be worth in it the long run.

How's everyone else doing?

I'm on day three and you are not alone. I was questioning my surgery decision by night one! Some is head hunger and I just end up arguing with those "eat something!" thoughts. So far so good. Grumpy, hungry, and tired but I know it's just two weeks and I'm off to better things. I'm trying to focus on the future. Good luck, fellow sleevers. We got this

Hi everyone it starting to hit me now tomorrow is my surgery day I have a big headache don't know my kids are scared that I'm doing this before Christmas but it's now or never I'm ready to see results well good luck to all December Sleevers can't wait to be on the losers bench

How is everyone doing on the pre-op diet? How much weight have you lost? 1 week and counting til us Dec 30th sleevers get it done! =)

The one question I forgot to ask was how much weight should I lose during this pre-op diet. I did a search and it seems to range from 5-10 percent. I'm at 377lbs today so I'm on track for the 5% and I'm sure I'll hit at least 7%.

Edited December 25, 201411 yr by prez

my surgery is the 31st getting excited!

I had my surgery this past Monday b4 Christmas. ... I actually didn't have any problems cravings.... I was released Tuesday an in order some pre fixed dishes... I just had 2 heat up for everyone. .. not it all smelled great. ... but the pain I drinking water not correctly make me not want it ... I fixed an had the kids help they enjoyed helping..... an as they sat there eating the turkey an all I sat there with my Jello an Isopure juice...

I took care of my parents and sister during there illness's and lost them all at different times last year and it is just me and my husband here now so I sent him to a friends for dinner.

Edited December 25, 201411 yr by Dragonjo

Merry Christmas everyone ! 5 days until surgery I am not required to do a liquid diet so i am considering myself lucky . I wish i could have a glass of wine tonight for Christmas though I am not sure if thats allowed :[

I drank wine Saturday an my Surgery was Monday.... I was only require 2 do liquid one day b4 surgery

I drank wine Saturday an my Surgery was Monday.... I was only require 2 do liquid one day b4 surgery