Looking for pre op buddies. Anyone in January ?

I'm scheduled for January 22nd at University of Illinois in Chicago...2nd day of pre-op diet. I am hoping to get some buddies! I'm nervous, excited and quite frankly hungry. I just need to remind myself how fabulous I will look and feel. That I will be able to eat and enjoy food again- just less. I ran into a girl at the hospital yesterday. She has lost almost 100 lbs in 8 months. She was just beaming and so happy.

I have my surgury on the 22nd as well feel free to message me would love to chat :-)

Day 1 of pre-op diet, the hunger is really bad and keeping me awake. Any suggestions?

Day 1 of pre-op diet, the hunger is really bad and keeping me awake. Any suggestions?

on day four the hunger lessened. I went on pintrest to find ways to change my shakes up. Frozen fruit blends helped a lot

Today us day 1 of pre-op diet for me as well. Breakfast and lunch protein shakes along with 500-700 calorie, protein rich dinner. Dr suggested drinking 2oz of water every 15 minutes I'm awake to help curb hunger.

I am scheduled for 1/29. I'm very nervous. I hear alot positive talk and love it. But I also know there is negative after surgery also. I'm 5ft 11in. 320 pounds. I am told I don't look obese, just big. But I have alot of health issues. Obstructive sleep abnea, Rheumatoid arthritis, swollen ankles and feet, fatty liver. So I really want to have this surgery in 2 weeks. Just need to keep hearing the positive messages.

I'm scheduled for 1/29!!!

Start my preop diet next week:)

Same here. Good luck to u

I'm on my third day of Pre-Op, it sucks but not as bad as I thought. I have three protein shakes per day, a cup of light soup for lunch, and veggies (1 c. cooked 2c. raw) for dinner. I'm glad I have a ninja, I can make some really good shakes with it!

I'm on day 2 of pre-op, and I've been pleasantly surprised as to how my body is handling it. I haven't been hungry, but I do anticipate boredom in my future! I'm doing shakes only for as long as my sanity allows. I am permitted to have broth and one cup of non-starchy veggies per day. I know myself and I have a hard time stopping eating once I start, so I think I will try to stick to liquids only for as long as I can!

@@Countrygrrl be careful with the fruit blends - I'm not allowed fruit on my pre-op diet because of the sugar/carbs. Check your guidelines to be sure!

I'm post op but pre op I was allowed 1/3 banana in my shake or berries

Ooooh lucky! I'm only allowed non-starchy veggies - no fruit ????

I'm scheduled for jan 28 excited and nervous start my pre op diet tomorrow

I'm only allowed :

Broth

Crystal light

Protein shakes

Sugar free jello

Sugar free ice pop

Water

And I truly can't stop thinking of food. I'm not a big eater but my stomach is soooo loud!!! I put ice chips in with protein and crystal light just for the chewing factor but still hard - ten more days!!!!

Day 4 of pre-op diet. Protein shakes for breakfast and lunch. Then 500-600 low fat calorie meal...lean protein and veggies. Already down 9 lbs. It's the cravings that I struggle with, but doing well otherwise.