ukgrad89

I wanted to document some thoughts/feelings I have in these days before my AGB surgery. I've been researching the heck out of this since January, but I still find myself going back and reading some of my books. I have some concerns about the procedure itself. It worries me somewhat that my pre-op diet is significantly shorter than others on here. My doc's pre-op diet starts only 3 days before the surgery, with 100% liquids. Is that enough? I have full faith and trust in my surgeon, I probably should have started it sooner though just to be on the safe side. We'll see how it works out. Its interesting also that I didn't have any real issues with my health insurance (BC/BS). I did the 3 months of nutritional counseling and weight monitoring, no problem. I didn't have to lose any weight, just maintenance. I guess the biggest thing that's bothered me is some headaches since I started the liquid diet, but I try not to think about or dwell on them. I took some profile photos today, for comparisons. I have no idea how this will all work out, but I'm 100% dedicated to the goal and, if I can quit smoking after 20 years, I can do this too. I quit smoking in July 2001, and I quit being overweight in July 2011.

One idea might be to drink some no sugar added 100% juice.

My last regular meal was a German all-you-can-eat, I know, not the healthiest choice, but it was nice. Been on 100% liquids since, surgery is 7/28 so almost there.

Good luck, dude, my day is Thursday 7/28, see you on the other side

One protein option I found today was unflavored. I added it to chicken broth, and didn't notice anything distasteful or nasty. No artificial flavor, no sugar, no sweetener, and not bad. I reached my limit on chocolate flavored stuff and needed some alternatives.