Must say so far it's not been so bad, but not exactly how I wanted to spend my 40th birthday.

Looking forward to having the next 2 weeks behind me.

Edited January 2, 201511 yr by sweetgagrl00

I am a week into my pre op diet and I am surprised how well my head is cooperating. I have been keeping busy and drinking A LOT of tea and water. Stay focused and keep your eye on the prize. I have lost 10 lb and I find my jeans aren't as tight (and I can breathe easier ). Just keep positive. This is only the beginning and I am sure there will be a few more hiccups along the way.

Hi,

That's great you are doing so well! I did well up until about 8pm and started getting hungry so I just went to bed. Lol

Your on the way, and by the way I started my liquid diet on the first as well. Surgery is scheduled for 1/14...get ready for a great 2015 and a lot less of both of us!!!

@@JoJoNYC I'm excited for both of us. How long is your prep?

I'm two years ahead of you all. I started my pre-op diet on December 31, 2012 and was banded January 14, 2013. Good luck to you all!

Congratulations all -- pre-op isn't easy but I loved it that those pounds I lost were ones that for the first time were never coming back. And being really healthy for the surgery was a big motivation. New chapter ahead!

I'm on day 11 of my pre-op diet. I've lost 17 lbs. I'm tired of shakes lol

@@ashly200423 Day 11 seems so far away lol

Congrats on the loss of 11pounds

I know the feeling I was counting the days to my surgery now I'm counting days where I can take a break from shakes lol n food I miss chewing. I just eat lots of ice

@@ashly200423 I bought chewable vitimins lol

I'm on day three and already trying to find recipe ideas for the 250 calories of low GI veggies a day. Anyone have any favourite recipes they would like to share?

D steelers, where are you having your surgery? You sound like you are on the exact same pre op diet as me. I always had a salad for lunch with a good selection of low GI veggies. The problem I had is that I have to have some kind of dressing on my salad in order to eat it. This is the recipe I used.

2 tbs apple cider vinegar

1 tbs dijon mustard

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Pepper to taste

1 garlic clove

Stevia to taste

Blend together in a blender or magic bullet.

I would make a big batch of this and use it to season other things like stir fry (without the oil). I also went on pinterest and found a recipe for cauliflower rice. You can Google it. It's pretty much just cauliflower that has been finely chopped in a food processor and baked in the oven.

I was amazed how creative I got and had some pretty decent meals. Oh well that part is over because my surgery is tomorrow. Can't wait to see you on the other side too:)!

The above was directed to Dsteele89, stupid auto correct