I finally got my date today! I will be getting my surgery on March 9th!!! I am so excited and 100 things are running through my head! Any advice from people who have already had the surgery? Any one else getting theirs done in March??

I started my pre-op today. I've had 2 shakes so far. Very gassy and my stomach is making some crazy noises and it's only day 1. What else do I have to look forward to? I'm hungry too

I'm drinking Premier Protein Shakes

How do you like them?

@@Bonawanabfree thank you for all the info and I'm going to start getting prepared for my pre-op and surgery. On March 8th I'll have my food funeral. Just want to be healthy /happy. Even tho I've lost almost 40 pounds on .y own. My bp seems to go up and down. That stresses me out

my Pre-op appointment is March 11, we will choose a surgery date from there!
but sometime before the end of March.

How do you like them?

I really like the chocolate & the vanilla, not a big fan of the strawberry.

@@judi48 I have heard that Gas-X can help with that. I am lucky I have not had that issue yet. What else are you allowed to eat/drink?

Have tried premier, gnc brand, muscle milk, and body fortress whey protein... I prefer the premier!

I started my pre op last Wednesday and the first 3 days were rough. I did cheat a little each day but I buckled down and got back on track full force the 4th day. I would be fine until I got home. At work I did everything I was suppose to do. I realize that in order to beat the hunger pains at night I needed to get in bed earlier and that really helped. I'm on day 7 and things are going pretty well except for the occasional headaches. 7 more day....ugh!!! I can do this. My surgery date is March 4 and I'm scheduled to be the first one at 8 am. Good luck to everyone!

I started my pre op last Wednesday and the first 3 days were rough. I did cheat a little each day but I buckled down and got back on track full force the 4th day. I would be fine until I got home. At work I did everything I was suppose to do. I realize that in order to beat the hunger pains at night I needed to get in bed earlier and that really helped. I'm on day 7 and things are going pretty well except for the occasional headaches. 7 more day....ugh!!! I can do this. My surgery date is March 4 and I'm scheduled to be the first one at 8 am. Good luck to everyone!

Ahh this gives me hope. Started my diet today and I don't know how I'll get through the rest of the week though I know I will. Good luck and best wishes with your surgery :-)

This is day 8 on pre-op. I'm doing 2-3 protien shakes per day and cabbage or brussel sprouts occasionally. I need to lose another 6lbs by next thursday and I'm freaking out!! I woke up this morning and the scale said I GAINED a lb!! How does that even happen?!? Anyone have any advice?? I have to be under a certain BMI to avoid having to pay an extra fee. 6lbs in 7 days.....someone help!

I am also scheduled for March 9th! Later in the day at 2:30

Good luck with your surgery!

This is day 8 on pre-op. I'm doing 2-3 protien shakes per day and cabbage or brussel sprouts occasionally. I need to lose another 6lbs by next thursday and I'm freaking out!! I woke up this morning and the scale said I GAINED a lb!! How does that even happen?!? Anyone have any advice?? I have to be under a certain BMI to avoid having to pay an extra fee. 6lbs in 7 days.....someone help!

How many calories/carbs/proteins are you eating? I have been sticking to 800 calories, under 100 carbs & 100 g protein. It's been a total liquid diet for the past week and I have lost 12lbs. I can have protein shakes and 1-2 cups of creamed soups strained or a low fat Greek yogurt.

@@cassie_vsg I know this sounds extreme but go on a liquid diet. Sugar free jello, broth, protein shakes, 1 protein bar a day. This is my diet I have to be on for my surgery and I have lost 4lbs in 2 days! It will make you a little nuts the idea of not eating but it will help you drop the lbs you need to.

I've been drinking between 48-64oz of water per day...drinking 2-3 premier protein shakes which are 160 cal each and very low carb. I'd say my overall caloric intake is roughly 500-700 cals per day depending on how many shakes I have. My NUT said my pre-op should be 3 shakes and leafy greens....nothing else. I'm just super frustrated today. I'm hoping that the scale is nicer tomorrow. ..

March 9th as well!

I've been on the pre-op diet for a few days. Messed up the first couple dinners!

Better these last couple days. It's been tough. It's mostly tough when my husband is eating dinner and I'm eating my small, healthy dinner.