Day 3 of the pre - pre-op diet.. lol I started a week early just to ease my way into it.

The first day the 1st protein shake was HORRIBLE. The 2nd one was tolerable. Day 2 I started off right, created a protein shake that was on the verge of delicious. Then I got derailed by some chocolate chip cookies with skim milk (because yeah that skim milk makes ALLLLLL the difference lol) and a pollo asado burrito for dinner.. WHAT??? It's protein... lol

Ok so I fell off yesterday but I knew I would, that's why I did this a week early. Despite my falling off, everyone made comment about how great I looked and my energy level and I must admit I felt GREAT. People were asking me how much weight I've lost lol.. Umm I've been on a diet for 2.5 days, how much do you expect me to lose??? Lol but you know what? I will RECEIVE those compliments and how I feel!

Today I ate a cucumber like it was THE BEST candybar I'd ever had.. I think I was just excited for the texture lol, but I also played around with some shake recipes which I will be posting here in my blog as I develop and taste them.

Today's shake:

4oz Healthy Balance Apple Juice

2 tbsp vanilla non-fat yogurt (be careful with the sugar/carbs etc in your yogurt. Greek yogurt is best if you can find it - LOTS of protein, low carbs and little to no sugar.)

1 scoop vanilla Designer Whey protein mix

handful of icecubes.

Mix or blend, whichever you prefer, I've tried it both ways and they're both delicious. Well as delicious as it can be lol.

Tomorrow I'll do one with Acai juice and see how it turns out.

If you try the shake let me know what you think. :thumbup:

very helpful

You can also order meal supplement shakes, very high in protein and vitamins and low carb and low sugar with only 140-160 calories a piece from bariatricadvantage.com they are not bad and do fill you up. I have been on them alone plus my multi vitamin and caltrate plus vitamin D since 16 days before my surgery and I am now 4 days post op. Have lost 29 lbs, have not been hungry and feel good. I have been walking alot as well, especially pre op, was walking 2 miles a day at a good steady pace. Just an idea you may want to try. They have banana, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavors. I think they even have a non flavored one as well. Best of luck to you on your upcoming surgery, keep us posted on your progress!!