DeMarcos

I'm having mine in Austin, Texas!! I'm nervously excited! On my pre op diet and I already drop 6lbs! Hahaha it's inching closer!! signed, demarcos

April 19!! started pre-op diet a few days ago!! a exteremly low carb, high protien diet!! its going good soo far!! im super excited about the surgery. As far as worries i have a few, mainly the recovery process, pain, difficulties moving ect!! And the major one, which ppl might think is silly, HAIR LOSS!! im worried about that. Ive kept the sugery too myself and parents, who will be there for help. Siblings and friends dont know about it. Im worried that they might think im SERIOUSLY sick ff they see me loosing rapid weight and lost of hair!! scary to think about...i like my hair! hahaha but we shall see how things go!! best of luck to everyone!! signed, demarcos

this is VERY good to know!! i will have to mention this to my dr if he thinks it would be good to take!! i want the recovery process to go a smooth as possible and the last thing i want to worry about is consipation!! THANKS signed, demarcos

More praise to ya!! 2 weeks of only liquids........wow!! im in my re-op diet as well, although I'm on it for a month!! However its not a full liquid diet until 2 days prior to the surgery!! EXTEREMLY low carbs and plenty of protien, im managing well! good luck too you!! signed, demarcos

Thank You Cissiesue & Swimmer!! signed, demarcos

Hey there!! im in the same boat as you!! Damn Moobs!! haha but I found "Man Spanx" at Dillards... a little pricey, but it works awesome!! i bought a regular tank top for aorund 55.00! it give you a very smooth shape, without all the extra curves!! signed, demarcos

Hey chitowngirl!! sounds like your making excellent progress in your pre-op diet!! We're somewhat eating on the same pattern! I usually have my protien shake in the morning, usually last me til lunch without a mid morning snack. I eat string cheese too. Lunch has been various items. Sometimes i dont even feel hunger... but i know i need to eat, strange!! Dinner is like my only solid meal. which constist of meat...mainly turkey or beef and veggies!! And lots of Crystal Light!! signed, demarcos

Hey Spainter2009! thanks for the tip!! i'll have to check it out!! try the shakes, they're actually pretty great!! i had the Atkins Royal Chocolate one with 2 scoops of my vanilla Isopure Powder, i SWEAR it tasted just like a real chocolate ice cream shake!! Soo delicious AND filling!! haha i ope u enjoy them as much as i do!! Good Luck on your exciting journey!! signed, demarcos

Thanks soo much aussiegirl!!

Hey, Thanks for the advice!! The Isopure is truly amazing, it taste great, i bought the vanilla one!! best one I've ever tried!! and your right, a bit on the pricey side. I found it at GNC and they had the big tubs of it for like 90.00.... a bit out of my price range, however they had the smaller package, so i grab one of those. im curious to try the apple melon and mango one!! i mixed mine with a atkins ready shake, a wild berry, and throw 2 scoops of isopure and made a VERY high protien and DELICIOUS shake!! it keeps me very satisfied til my next meal. thanks for the awesome advice!! signed, demarcos

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Hey there!! thanks for the advice!! i tried looking for the isopure but the only thing i could locate was Isopure Alpine Punch. i picked some up to try, i just dont think its going to give me a full feeling. Are you using a isopure powder?? im having a bit of confusion reading lables. maybe you could clear it up for me! When it says 1g of carbs, it takes 15 grams, to equal 1 Carb. right?? signed, demarcos

Hello All! My is DeMarcos and I'm 23 yes old. I'm about a month away from my scheduled surgery date. I stubbled across this forum and was blown away by the amount of info and feed back I read from the members, so I decided I wanted to part of this!! I'm starting my pre-surgery diet tomorrow, I'm quiet nervous about it, mainly because I'm not sure at what to eat. I'm so lost right now. Keeping carbs at only 2 a day is what's posing the most trouble for me. I'm trying to come up with a set menu for myself so I can hit up the grocery store all at once and be ready!! Im looking for breakfast ideas and lunch/dinner. I thought a breakfast protien smoothies would work best for me, but did some research on them and they had more carbs then I was allowed!! Any ideas from ya'll would be most helpful!! Thanks!! signed, demarcos