I too have started the liquid diet and must say, I look forward to the one meal we get to have for the day. And, I too am scheduled for the procedure on June 4. I haven't read any blogs (figured it's better not to know), so it's just you and me for now. Good luck...keep me posted! By the by, your picture is lovely!

I'm so excited for you!!! I'm still in the waiting to be approved stage...submitted 11 days ago and the wait is killer! Knowing that you're in the liquid pre-op stage - - as hard as I'm sure it is - - must be so exciting since it's making it seem REAL!

Best of luck to you with everything - Pre-op, surgery, post-op, etc. I hope it all goes nice and smooth and really quick!

By the way, your pic is beautiful!

I know you are excited! Each day gets better. Best wishes as you move forward.

Try isopure liquid. I like the alpine punch. Can get it at vitamin shoppe. Has 2 servings in a bottle with 20 gr protein per serving. I wish someone had told me about this when I started. I just found out about it 2 months ago. Even though I am 6 mo out I still need to supplement protein sometimes.

I am so excited for you! This is the hardest part, you get through this and you can do anything! Pre op dose suck but you can do it! I know you said you were looking for some protein ideas. Here is a blog I did about a few different kinds. My favorite is the Big Train Fit... Maybe something here will help http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/blog/2277/entry-5898-protein-where-to-get-it/

Good luck with everything! Your going to be so happy! I know I am

Thanks to everyone for their kind words and encouragement. I've lost 6 lbs on the liquid diet and I'm still 7 days away from surgery. I made it through the graduation and party without 'cheating' but it was the leftovers yesterday when it was just my immediate family that did me in - a snuck a bit of walking taco, potato salad and of course cake. AND it showed on the scale today! I'm forgiving myself and starting new today. It's surprisingly hard to get 1200 calories in a day with just liquid. I'm thrilled with myself, honestly, who knew I actually had WILL POWER! My family was feeling sorry for me, but I don't feel sorry for myself at all - I'm just so darn excited about the new me that is taking over! This time next week I'll be done with surgery and hopefully out of recovery, in my room (NOT dry-heaving) and looking forward to my new life as a healthy person.