RedheadGirl

I need some advice, did anyone ever stal on the weight loss during pre-op diet? In 5 days I dropped 15 lbs and since then I have not dropped anymore weight? WHY? I have been on my pre-op plan for 12 days now and in the past 7 NO weight loss. I've been on Protein shakes and bars and most of the time my calories were around 1,000. Yesterday and today I was able to add in pure protein with no carbs like chicken breast and turkey etc... I am hoping this will change things up a bit and cause more weight loss but NOT yet. Another question, did anyone feel sick or get a bad cold before surgery? I'm coughing and have swollen glands and a little sore throat. I leave in 2 days and have 4 day til the actual surgery. Any suggestions on how to get over this quick or advice on whether it will affect the surgery or not? I'm having surgery Tuesday in Mexico.

It's been a few days since I've been in here, had computer troubles.... Anyway, to my shock I have only lost now 15 lbs on this pre-op diet. I lost 14 in four days and one more pound over the next several. I just found out yesterday that this whole time I could of been eating pure Protein, like chicken, turkey, low fat cheese etc... I was SOOO bummed that I wasted so much money on bars and drinks and went through all that hard time of watching others eat when I could of been having protein with NO carbs. Oh well, I'm hoping that the change in adding in protein yesterday and today until surgery will do something with my metobolism to get my weight to come off again. I don't understand why I haven't lost anymore weight since day FIVE??? I feel like I'm doing something wrong but I'm not. I've been drinking plenty. I leave in 2 days now for San Diego and then after being there for 2 days I cross over the border for surgery! YAY! Another thing that sucks, I have a cold. I'm coughing, sore throat and feel plugged up. I am hoping this doesn't mess up my surgery.

This board, or thread seems slow... So I'm going to post, again! I'm day 4 of my Protein shake, Protein Bar, and broth pre-op diet and I'm down 14 lbs. I am digging the broth... as eating Protein Bars and shakes is nothing but sweets I like the saltiness and HOT factor that makes me feel more like I'm "eating" real food. I went today and bought 4 different spice blends to make the broth POP with flavor. A spicy one, tomato basil one, fiesta lime one and I even bought lemon pepper to try to change up the chicken broth. A little variety helps. Anyway, that's my bit of news for the rest of the day. I'm getting excited!!!! I leave for San Diego in 10 days and cross the border in 12 days! Woot Woot!

You have done amazing! Such an inspiration!

It is exactly this board and people like you who comment that keep me going... It is a relief to know I am not alone and other have and are going through this like myself. Thankyou!

Thanks Dave, that input was good to read and you are right. I do want to make sure that I do everything right on my part to make the surgery go well. It's so very mental and I know that this is just the start of the process of getting over the emotional addiction to food. I think this time really tests your strength mentally as I don't even really feel that hungry physcially but more so emotionally. Last night was another battle and I won. I wanted to indulge in almonds and my excuse in my mind was that it was a lower carb food and if I can have bars with some nuts why can't I eat almonds? I still don't get the meaning behind why Protein bars are ok to eat but other forms of low cal protein are not? But... I will follow this and get through it one moment at a time.

Where in Oregon are you? I also live in Oregon. And why did you have staples? Is that a normal for the lapro surgery?

I'm not sure what the wait time is because I set mine up a few months ago and picked my surgery date since I was doing it so far in advance. I don't think the wait time is long and from what I know everything about this place is great so far!

Thankyou Kittyforet, it is nice to know that others are going through this at the same time as me.

This is day three of the pre-op diet for me and I am struggling. I want to chew and spit out food or something just so I can chew! My pre-op diet consists of Protein drinks that are low carb and protein atkins bars up to like 2 or 3 a day. My calories have been low. First day 500 calories and second day 800...today so far 800. I think so much of this is giving up the overeating and wanting to eat and knowing that I can hold food but just can't have it. I don't know how I'm going to go til the 26th. Well, really til the 28th... I'm flying to get my surgery done and am spending two days in CA before I cross the border. Just wondering if anyone else has struggled and am curious if it gets any easier. I can have broth as well and am trying to think of ways to jazz it up or spice it up without adding any food or any carbs to it. Any suggestions? Thanks... I'm about to rib my skin off!

I'm so glad that this area might get more active. I have felt a little loss with all the other places and have wanted to find support and offer encourgment but it's hard to "get to know" people on here when there are so many and I don't know where to jump in. So this is perfect. I'm 33 and this month I'm being banded. I am getting banded in Mexico as I am self pay and will be doing this for my bday. I leave on the 26th for San Diego to vacation for 2 days and then get the surgery on the 28th. I'll be in the hospital there during my birthday. Happy Birthday to ME! Most expensive gift I've ever given myself. I'm currently day 3 of pre-op and just posted a couple times about how I am struggling sooooooooooooooo BAD tonight. I want to eat. This makes me wonder if emotionally I'm ready for this. I'm so used to eating for hunger, and every emotion that I feel so "off" right now with just drinking Protein drinks and eating bars. I want to feel stuffed and that is not happening.

I can't thank you guys enough for replying. It's given me hope to read the responses. I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet and feel like I'm going nuts. I just want to eat. I want to soothe myself with food. This is a hard addiction to fight and overcome.

I can't stand the taste of most low carb Protein drinks. The best ones I have found were the EAS and Atkins advantage that are premade in the 4 packs to buy. Expensive but much better than the powder. Both can be found at Walmart.

I'm having a hard time! Day 3 of pre-op diet which consists of shakes and a couple 2 carb protein bars a day and that is all I get! I want to eat.... I don't know if this is more emotional hunger or physical. I want to crawl out of my skin and just go eat. Everything around me looks good and smells good. Making my son dinner tonight was hard, I wanted a bite. I get banded on the 28th so I have a ways to go. Does this get any easier?

Hello, I'm going to be banded in Mexico at the end of June and am trying to figure out where to go for my fills and the cost etc. since I am a self pay. Does anyone use fill center USA? What is your experience with them? Are they expensive, do you get a lot out of going to them? Any info would be great! Thanks, Heather in Oregon

Thankyou!!! I'm going to call now.

I've been hearing lately that a lot of people don't lose that much with the band. That it is more for people who have 100 lbs or less to lose. Anyone else hear about this??? I'm so glad it's now June!!! I'm ready to start my pre-op diet, I'm getting tired of food! Crazy but soooo true! Thanks for the replys. It's good to know I am not alone.

How much weight have you lost? You are VERY handsome!!! I'm sure it'll be no time before you find a girl. How old are you? Heather

I'm also getting banded June 28th!!! Yay!

I'm SOOOO glad you posted this! I was a little worried with starting out at such a high weight if I would lose that much with the band. I'm currently 437 lbs and my sugery is June 28th. You give me HOPE! :)

WOW, 58 lbs in 3 weeks! Geez! Dave good luck! You will do great and I am saying prayers for you. :) keep us updated.

Wow, great job on the 20 lbs! Are you finding it hard to follow this plan? What type of Protein drinks are you drinking?

What type of pre-op diet are they having you follow?

I'm curious to hear what your all pre-op diets are? I know liquids but what about the specifics. I will ONLY be allowed Protein drinks and can't go 40-50 carbs a day in doing those. I have to do this for 2 weeks. -Heather in Oregon