I am scheduled to have surgery on Feb 26th. If you are having surgery around that date or have already had your procedure I would love to have a buddy to talk to about our experiences. I am currently doing my pre-op diet. Right now I am 218 5'4 and I am hoping to loose another 5-10 pounds before my procedure. I would love to get some advice on the liquid diet after the procedure and what protein drinks are good. I hope someone reaches out..starting to get nervous.. But oh so excited at the same time!! [emoji3]

I drank and still do Premier Protein 30 gr. protein. Tastes very good and you can get it at Sam's. My taste did change. Before surgery I loved chewing ice constantly now not so much. Love vegetable blends, now don't really care for them. Didn't really care for pork chops before surgery now I really like them. It's kind of weird. Little things I always liked now not so much. But then foods I never ate and refused to like Greek Yogurt by Yoplait, I eat like crazy now, only 100 cal and it tastes great. Good for a fill in between meals. I only love the Peach. But in the end it is all worth it. You can do it.....I did and I had a lot of weight on me even after losing 100lbs. before surgery. I have now lost an additional 85 - 100. You can do it.

I drank and still do Premier Protein 30 gr. protein. Tastes very good and you can get it at Sam's. My taste did change. Before surgery I loved chewing ice constantly now not so much. Love vegetable blends, now don't really care for them. Didn't really care for pork chops before surgery now I really like them. It's kind of weird. Little things I always liked now not so much. But then foods I never ate and refused to like Greek Yogurt by Yoplait, I eat like crazy now, only 100 cal and it tastes great. Good for a fill in between meals. I only love the Peach. But in the end it is all worth it. You can do it.....I did and I had a lot of weight on me even after losing 100lbs. before surgery. I have now lost an additional 85 - 100. You can do it

Thank you so much for the encouragement and congrats on All your success!! I also heard that a lot of people crave spicy foods after. Have you had moments of stall? If so how did you get the weight coming off again? Do you eat healthy low calorie low carb meals now?

I do in a little way like spicy foods where I didn't so much before. But I stay away from the really hot & spicy for fear of really bad heartburn. I haven't had any before and i don't want to start now. I did stall, and in fact I am in one now. I have stayed the same for almost 6 weeks but am fitting into smaller clothes so 'm guessing am losing inches?

When I stall I go to a few more shakes a day and increase my veggie intake. I try to stay around 1200 cal. a day. I seem to do very well around that. So, now being stalled I have cut back some to hopefully shock my system. Not easy I do get hungry. But that is when I head for the yogurt, almonds, a few wheat thins, piece or two of Kraft 2% cheese, not individually wrapped, can't stand that stuff it tastes like rubber. I also only eat rye or wheat bread. I won't lie there are some tough days, but you make it through. Or you cheat a little and then go through a huge guilt trip, at least I do and I get mad at myself for doing it. No one is perfect, but you can and will do it.

My doctor only requires me to do a pre-op diet the day before the surgery I did go to the store today and got my broth, sugar free popsicles, and sugar free Jello. I'm really excited to have my surgery. Where do you girls live? Anyone from SoCal?

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I live in Texas. I only did 7 day pre op and it was 2 protein shakes then a lean cuisine for supper. I think it helped me get mentally ready for my lifestyle change. Good Luck on your surgery day!

I love the Sam's club premier premade shakes

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My doctor only requires me to do a pre-op diet the day before the surgery I did go to the store today and got my broth, sugar free popsicles, and sugar free Jello. I'm really excited to have my surgery. Where do you girls live? Anyone from SoCal?

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I had to do a 2 week pre-op diet and I must admit to this group that today I did cheat. I was 222 today I'm at 214 with 5 days to go. I had a stressful day today and I just wanted a good meal. Tomorrow I am back strict! For me I never learned how to be ok with a nice meal and now feel like I need to blow the whole day or even weekend. I was on ideal Protein for about 6 months before and I got down to 140 but I would have days where I would go off the diet and eat EVERYTHING I wanted then the next day I would feel so down at what I had done. I pray now that I can be ok with a nice meal and then get back on track!

I did 2 week pre op diet and did it with Premier shakes. I was surprised at how easy it was for me. I was determined to go to surgery. I was lucky, the shakes held me. I was to drink 5-6 a day. I still drink at least one a day with my up cal in it Sometimes I drink more if I get really hungry. Very happy with my results.

I'm in Niagara falls NY

My sergury is tomorrow. I'm ready and excited. And scared to death.. Can't wait till I can go up and downs stair without being breathless.. That's my goal start 256

My goal 125 after skin is token off.. I'm going gym five day for one hour. I'm pit of work due health problems

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Out of work

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Good Luck! I felt so much better after losing some.

I'm a train wreck..omg Water water water toot toot toot.. This is hard..

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Hang in there Tracey! It is hard. I am still struggling a at post op day 3 but it is already so much better. Just focus on small sips and staying hydrated. Also walking gets rid of the horrible gas pain! [emoji120]????

Thank BBC..just want tomorrow here..I'm nervous

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My date is Feb 25.