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Hi there. I am new, but scheduled for my band on 04/03. I am on day 7 of my pre-op liquid diet. 100 calories, Protein shakes and 2 cups of vegis only. I am hangin' in there. It is nice to see others are doing it. It gives me hope! :smile2:

Hey Superchilli! I am on day 10 tomorrow! Not long now!!!

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I'm starting day 5 of the pre-opt diet... waiting for it to get easier... not really "physically" hungry, just mostly head-hunger and that is an evil one to fight! But I'm doing it. Lost 11 pds the first two days... gonna weigh again today and see how it's going!!! Good luck to you all!!!

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Ok Bunnies it is then end of day 11. Yeah 4 more days till surgery. I have been doing well with the liquids still, not even a cheat, not even a bite:). When I am cooking for my family I am realizing how much I sacked, well I guess all the way to 323.. Ok so this AM I was down to 308. good nite to all..

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Day 11 today for me too, thank goodness, although I must say it has not been that bad. Mostly I would love a wine (or three) but generally not that hungry at all.

Getting pretty FREAKING EXCITED about getting skinny!!!!!:tongue_smilie:

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Well I start day 12 today and haven't really been hungry at all. I got depressed Friday because we have a weight challenge at work and for the week, Fri - Fri. I only lost .6 pounds. That was really frustrating for me. I emailed my dietician and said why didn't i lose. She said that was low normal was 2 - 20 pounds. Hoping this isn't any indication that I won't lose with the band and that my body is just at a standstill for awhile. My calorie intake is around 700-1000 a day on pre-op.

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Don't sweat it Sissy, I bet you that your body is going "WHOA, HANG ON A MINUTE! WHERE HAS MY food SUPPLY GONE!!! I'M NOT GIVING UP ANY OF MY STORAGE!!"

Give it time and the body has no choice!

And drink lots of Water - flushes out all the lard! ha ha.

Keep it up!! This WILL happen!

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My doc has a week pre op diet of replacing 2 meals with a high Protein shake and the only meal of the day being a low carb low fat diet...

But my neighbor who got the surgery done didn't have any diet except 24 hours of liquid before surgery.

My surgery date is april 1st :thumbup: yay!!

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My doctor has me doing Atkins 2 weeks prior to get rid of the fat in the liver. On day 2 - so far no real hunger just head hunger - supposedly after 2 days your body detox's itself from the sugar, white flour and bad carbs and the head cravings go away. I hope so! I am craving foods I normally wouldn't have!:smile2:

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My doc has a 7 day liquid diet. Allowed four shakes a day (like low carb Slim Fast) and other than that it's Water, teas, coffee, broth, etc. Started yesterday and it was horrid. Had the worst headache all day. Today - so far - the headache is gone and doing better. Not really all that hungry so if the headache will just be gone I'll be good. :wink:

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I am 9 days out from surgery. Dr. Miranda asked me to loose 15 lbs before surgery. I am down 8-10 depending on when I weigh myself. I am hoping I can loose a few more before I fly out.

I will say that I feel hungry somedays, and others I do pretty good. I am a cheat though....yep. Seems everyday I do something I am not suppose to. boo hiss!

One VICTORY is I have cut out eating during the night. Yes...I am a night eater. That is a hard habit to break. Think I got it though. Anyone else on the pre-op diet and feeling tired of it? LOL

It will all be sooo worth it! But gesh already!

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