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Hey, So yesterday was my first day of pre-op diet. I am on a two week Optifast diet, as well as I can have non-starchy vegetables. Yesterday wasn't too bad, I actually didnt feel overly hungry...just tired. Today it is almost lunch time and I am starting now to feel hungry, but get another shake right away.. I know I am going to get tired of the shakes..but I know I can stick with it. I am just so ready to do it and excited. Is anyone else on diet right now too? Any suggestions on how to make the veggies at least a little more exciting? I am also feeling very tired today..no energy..a bit of a headache. Will walking or doing some type of exercise now help this too? Any tips on how to make the next two weeks a little easier would be great! Thanks!

I am so happy to see we are in this together!!!!! I go to the clinic tomorrow to meet the dietician and get my Protein shakes for the liquid diet. We are so close!!!!! We can do this! How did you guys feel just before starting the liquid diet? I had a night out with friends on Saturday..and today I just feel so hopeful and excited for the future. I thought I would be sad about giving up all the foods I like, but i actually am feeling some sort of relief...anyone else feel this way. Now we just need to survive the next two weeks! Good luck everyone Keep me posted!!!!! Alyssa

Hello, I'm 23 and having the lap band done on the 31st of May. I am sooooo excited and anxious to start. Would love to keep in touch and help eachother through this!! I have about 120 lbs to lose.

Hello, I begin my two week pre-op diet on Tuesday the 17th. Will let you know how I make out. Good Luck with Surgery!

Hi Heather, Thanks for the reply!! I would love to stay in touch with you! How has it been since surgery? Have you been losing weight at the pace you expected? I am kind of going through this phase of wanting to eat everything that I know I can't have as of Tuesday. And then after I eat it, I feel so gross, and actually happy that it will no longer be such a big part of my life! I am really trying to change my frame of mind to "eat to live, not live to eat"...right now I think my whole day revolves around food! Yuck! Thank goodness for our children to keep us motivated. I keep my little boy very active and involved in a lot of activities, which forces me to get out and stay busy with him. I just can't wait until I have the energy to enjoy playing a game of soccer with him!

My surgery is set for May 31st! Good luck with yours! Do you have to do a pre-op diet? Mine starts on Tuesday.

Hello, I am getting my surgery on the 31st in Saskatchewan. I am 23 and around 270 lbs also. I would love to keep in touch as you start this journey! I will definitely let you know how my surgery goes and the days following!!

Hey, So today I had my appointments with the Dietician, Psychologist, and Exercize therapist! It went really good, I got to ask lots of questions and feel a lot more ready for surgery. So one week from today i will start my pre-op diet. Anyone have any suggestions for the next week things to help prepare myself??

My surgery is scheduled for May 31st. I begin pre-op diet on May 17th. I am so nervous, but so excited for this new journey in my life!!!