I just finished my 1st day of the pre-op diet. Only 14 more to go. To put it into words, it sucked, but I got through it. a Whopping 721 calories. That is tough when you are used to 3000+. I can stand the Protein drink. ON chocolate malt from GNC. I have tried many and this is much better. Please tell me it gets easier. I heard the 1st 3 days are the worst. It reminds me of the 600 calorie a day regimen I was on when I was cutting weight for the Air Force. First 3 days were awful, after that I didn't want food. Anyway, at least I figured if I can make it one day I can can make it 14 more.

Greg

Congrats Greg!

I am on day 2, yesterday wasnt so bad with the holiday and running around, but today was tough! I am looking forward to a sugar free popsicle (they are "free" on my pre-op) in a couple of hours!

It doesn't get a LOT better but you make it! Keeping my eye on the goal helped me a lot. Plus, I was very firm with myself...no little voice whispering or whimpering. (that's the 2nd time. The first time I didn't get the band!) You'll make it and it will be so worth it!

Listen to the Monkey :thumbup:. She knows what she is talking about. I pictured myself lying in recovery and them telling me that the band could not be fitted because I had messed up on the diet as a strong motivation for keeping it on track. Also, I did some tricks. Here in new York, where take out is the main form of food, I ordered a salad to be delivered while my partner was ordering a regular meal. At least it felt like I was participating in our every day life. I was only allowed shakes and a salad by my Dr. so it was pretty restrictive. But it really helped to play some mind games with myself. Now we almost never eat take out but when I do I am able to make choices that go well with the band.

One trick that I found really helpful (although you are past being able to use it) was what i did the first day of the pre-opt diet. I decided that I would actually make my Breakfast that day my "last meal" and had a wonderful time. Then, at lunch, I moved to the liquids. it meant that I actually got through the first day on shakes without feeling terrible. The next day was a bit harder but then it became quite easy. I am convinced that the last breakfast really helped.