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My program is: 10 day pre-op high Protein low carb. I can eat lean meats and veggies and a serving of fruit per day. 1 week post-op liquid 2 weeks post-op mushies 3 weeks post-op start incorporating solids I have had a wonderful dietitian program with my surgical group. I attended 4 classes total to teach me how to eat after. I feel well prepared.

You're welcome Today was a rough day as far as cravings again but I kept myself distracted. I cleaned the house from top to bottom. During my down time I'm sure my husband and dog will destroy it lol. I also got my post-op shopping done. Distraction works!

Congratulations on your approval! I had a similar situation where I had to change surgeons half way through the pre-op program. I love my new surgeon! I am on a 10 day pre-op diet which is high protein low carb. My last surgeon wanted a 4 week liquid diet so they really are all different. Keep us updated along the way!

Good luck to you tomorrow. Let us know how you are doing after.

I am on day 7 and believe me you can do this! First 2 days were my worst. I was "mourning" the food I did not eat lol! I kept thinking "Why didn't I go to Cracker Barrel last week" or "Man I didn't think of eating Arby's before this". It was horrible but then I got on the scale and saw that I had dropped 4 pounds and I got excited. Now I get on it everyday and it keeps me motivated to see it keep going down.

I use EAS 100% whey powder (big purple container, I purchase it at Target). It is 26 grams of protein. It was recommended by my deietitian. I like the chocolate.

I am the 26th! I have to drive an hour and a half into and out of Chicago for the surgery and I'm just going to take the drive. I would rather get home. I stay in the hosipital one night. Good luck tomorrow and let us know how it goes!

Contratulations! Good luck on your journey!

Congratulations on reaching your goal!

Great job!!! I had a similar situation this week where I was standing in my work's breakroom heating up my meal replacement and my only other companion was 5 pizza boxes and powdered donuts. I had to stand there by myself with no other witness and not touch it. I did it and I was so proud of myself when I got back to my desk but wow was I sad while I was in there lol!!

I'm June 26th too! My surgeon suggested 2 weeks and said if I want longer he would write it that way too. He said if I feel well enough sooner I could go back. He is really leaving it up to me. I would talk with your surgeon before and after and ask to return if you feel up to it.

40 pounds is an amazing accomplishment!!! I have been in the same size closing for many years even though my weight has gone up and up and up probably about 50 pounds. The smaller size will happen. Everyone's body shape is different so where we cary our extra weight varries.

I'm so happy for you! Congratulations and here is to continued success!!!!

You will all do great on the pre-op diet because if I can do it anyone can lol! I have been on mine 7 days and I have lost 7 additional pounds I was forgetting how good it feels to see the number on the scale go down every day. I had a loss of energy but that has come back for the most part. I still struggle a little if I wait too long between meals. I become very grumpy!

Each surgeon is different. My pre-op is a high proteing low carb 10 day diet. I had to switch programs and my old program would have been a 4 week liquid diet wiht my BMI. Follow what your surgeon wants you to do. A pre-op diet shrinks your liver. Your surgeon will know best for you.

Congratulations!

My entire immediate family until I had approval. My husband best friend and a few co-workers knew. A few months into my medically monitored weight loss I was sitting around with my family and I brought up a family friend who recently had weight loss surgery and how well she is doing. I got hit from all around with "I would never do that to myself" and "it is taking the easy way out". It confirmed to me it was right to not tell them yet. I told them on mother's day weekend and to my amazement they were all very supportive. My father even told me how proud he was of me. I was amazed!

Glad to hear you are doing well!

Congrats and welcome!

Yes it is slow and I haven't been able to access the ap on my phone today either.

Good Luck!