So Sunday I started my pre op. It's not easy, but it's not hard either. I'm drinking, so far, 3/4 of a gallon of water per day. I am sticking to the protein shakes drinks twice daily and the one no carb meal. Now I'm at work and oh lawd, my coworkers lunch smells soooooo good. Thank god for isopure and syntrax.

It does get easier for most people, though the cravings will come and go. When I got a little disheartened, I looked in the mirror and said, "Yup, I have plenty of fat stores to live off of!"

Just remember this is a small blip on the radar of your life and you'll be sleeved before you know it. All though not the same experience for everyone, I found that my hunger was almost nil for weeks post-op.

Best of success on your pre-op!

I know it's hard but you can do it! Stay strong!

@@baby256 - I started my pre-op on Monday, yesterday, 2/16/15, officially. I started cutting back prior to, which helped a bit. Only 2 days in but it is indeed worth it. Got 2 weeks from today before surgery date, March 4th. You mentioned isopure and syntrax. How are these products? I had to stop taking pure Protein - caused constipation. I'm taking Slim & Fit Protein Powder (16g protein - 1g sugar), but taste is so-so. Looking for alternatives.