I'm new on here. In my pre-op phase and have my surgery date scheduled for 2/25/15. Just looking to connect with other newbies. I've lost 13 pounds so far on day 6 of my liquid liver shrinking diet. I have not cheated and have virtually no cravings or hunger pains like I have had with diets in the past.

I'm excited about my new life and would love some pre and post op support and recipes. I current make Vietmanese Pho Soup from scratch and it satisfies my savory craving. I've barely touched my sugarfree popcicles intended for my sweet cravings.

Starting W: 401 lbs

Current W: 387 lbs

Dr.'s Goal W: 178 lbs

I just want to be: < 215

Just wanna say welcome, I am not a total newbie, surgery was 10/14/14, but good luck and this place is awesome for support.

I'm in Atlanta too! I'm having my surgery at Dekalb Medical with Dr. Rashid. I'm still preop and only have the nutrition class to complete before being submitted for insurance approval. That's this Thursday, everything is flying by for me. Best of luck to you in your journey!

Hey u guys.I had Gastric Sleeve on Sept 24.If u need any assistance inbox me

Thanks everyone. It's not easy now. I'm 1/2 way through my liquid prepararion and have now lost 19 pounds. I am now having cravings but drink Water when that kicks in.

I had my broth and ended up putting some hot sauce in it to give sooth my cheeseburger craving. 19 pounds lost so far.

@@Airplaneskinny can you please share with me what 1 day menu looks like for you on liquid diet please !!!!!! I need to loose 10 pounds asap for my final visit thanks, vicky

I took my 5 shakes and drank lots of Water. I know I said before I fixed Vietmanese soup but found it tasteless without salt and adding salt made me retained water.

So I drink lots of water (at least 100 oz) and have sugar free popcicles on hand in case I have a craving I just got through my first bag of Protein shake. Thank goodness because I am sick of that taste. It was chocolate from Bariatric Advantage. Now I'm taking their iced latte flavor and love it. Sometimes, I would add flavoring like caramel or vanilla to my shakes. When I cut out my Soups, I lost 6 pounds in water in 1 day.