Seems everyone has a different regiment to follow, so was wondering how everyone is coping? What's your program?

My program is this: two Meal Replacement shakes, two Snacks - one is two pieces of low fat string cheese and the other one is a piece of fruit (which I save for dessert) and one meal consisting of 4 ounces of lean meat, poultry and fish, a cup of raw or steamed veggies and two slices of whole grain pepperidge farm veri thin bread. It's about 800 calories a day.

This is day 9 for me. It hasn't been too terrible because at least I get to chew something for one meal (and believe me, I really look forward to it!). One thing that helps me with the meal replacement shake is blending in some ice - enough that I can crunch on that too.

Strength-wise I'm in the pits. I just don't have the energy to do much, but do try to stay as busy as I can given the lightheadedness and such.

How 'bout y'all?

I am finishing day 10 of my liquid diet and its going well. I have adjusted pretty well to all liquids. I have 5 Optifast shakes a day and then can have sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. I have eaten broth a few times but not too much. Definitely drinking lots of Water and getting a few more diet cokes in before Tuesday!

Good luck!

You both are doing well. I dread getting started on my diet. I have the shakes ready to go I just need to motivate myself to get started.

Hello...

My pre-op diet consists of three Meal Replacements and one meal of lean protein/veg....all of which should not go over 1,000 calories a day. I've been doing it since 10/14...and it's been a real biatch, but worth it since I've been losing weight. I'll find out tomorrow if UHC has approved my surgery....I'm hoping they do, because I really don't want to have to do this pre-op diet twice.

Hi,

I am on day 12 of my 14 day pre-op diet.

I am doing Optifast, so am allowed 3 shakes a day, plus 2 cups of low starch veges and sugar free jelly, ice blocks etc. (up to about 800 cals)

I found the first 2 days were the hardest, as I was starving, but now I am not even drinking my 3 shakes a day, and not feeling hungry. I have lost 6.4kg (approx. 14 lbs) so I am really happy, and ready for surgery "in 2 more sleeps" as my children say.

Hi Everyone,

I'm on day 4... Surgery is Nov. 9th. I'm allowed 1000 calories. 5 shakes, clear broth, SF Jello, SF ice pops, 2 cups of veggies, 2 tablespoons of FF dressing and all the "no calorie" drinks I want. Can't even get 5 shakes in. I'm starving people!!! Cheated with FF 1/2 & 1/2 in my coffee this morning...

Everyone is doing soooo good! Good luck to all my fellow banders to be!

Maria

Wow. I have my PCP appt, psych appt, and surgeon appt on 11/5. I know that I will have to do a pre-surg diet. I'm not looking forward to that; but I know with God on my side, I will be able to do it.

Can't wait until 11/5 when that day is over!