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Thank you. I don't think I have enough stuffing to make a body pillow. LOl

Hi. I had a boat load of blood tests, an upper GI, chest xray, stress test, EKG, ultrasound on my legs, and the psych Eval. I had a 6 month weight loss requirement. Admittedly, I didn't take that too seriously and ended up getting approved for surgery but then the surgeon wouldn't do it because my Diabetes was way out of control. I took 2 months and worked hard and realized how important each phase of this journey is. I got my numbers down and now I am ready to go. I made a lot of the changes we will be required post op already. I also saw a therapist for 2 months to really work on understanding my relationship with food.

Time will fly. Hang in there.

I'm on day 14. The first 4 days were very hard for me. I was super moody. But by day 5, everything was better.

Hi, I'm in Tempe and am being sleeved by Dr. Podkameni on 10/1.

Thank you. I have 2 more days of this 14 day test of strength aka preop diet. I am very ready for Monday.

I was told not to eat the egg in it. I can eat the broth, but not the egg or veggies. I just strained it.

I use Dymatize ISO 100 in Banana and Berry (25 g protein no carbs, no fat, 100 cal). I also use some of the Nectar flavors and Nectar unflavored. I get my ISO 100 from Hi Health and order my Nectar at BJSBariatrics.com

"Haters are gonna hate". Hey, when you are doing the right thing in life, you will always have haters. There will always be people who need to cut you down to feel better about their bad choices. Remember, people talked about Jesus. I am not even close to his level, so I expect it will happen. I just hope I can deal with it with dignity and class.

Just curious, what are your doctor's instructions? I think we are given specific directions for a specific reason and would advise you to follow those instructions to be as successful as possible. No judgements, just a thought.

I totally understand how you feel. I am on I am on day 9 of my 14 day pre op diet. It is liquids just like yours. My NUt told me that you can get won ton soup and strain out all but the broth. So, I have been getting different broth based soups and just straining them. Some places will sell you just the broth at a discount. More flavor, no cheating. I tell myself everyday that this phase is my test to see if I can follow the necessary steps to change my eating habits and how I view food. So far so good, no cheating, 5 days to go. You can do it, I know you can. You will feel so proud of yourself if you can do this without cheating. I understand how frustrating it is to have people eating around you during this phase. My dad stopped by and plopped down with his burger and then said" this won't bother you if I eat it will it?". I said no because he came to visit me. Then he tried to give me some Thai tea. (full of sugar and cream). He then looked at my broth and asked, "What are you eating", while chewing on his piece of cow. I just looked at him and said really. He has been at my house everyday of this liquid diet. AAAARRGGG

My first 4 days were not good physically or mentally. I am on day 7. My body and mind have finally begun to accept what is happening. I'm not thinking about cheating every other minute. It does get better.

Hi. I am surviving on lots of sf Popsicles and Jello. I also try to add prices to my soup. My nut told me that I could have the broth from any broth base soup as long as I strain it or get just the broth. That helps too.

Hi, I'm in Tempe. I am not scheduled until Oct 1st. I am doing my pre op right now. I would love to connect with others in AZ.

I am on day 3 also. I would love some meat right now. I am trying not to give in. It's hard. You can do it. Think abuout why you are doing this and the end goal. Ask yourself how mad you would be if the cheating stopped your surgery, and then decide if it's worth cheating. I have 11 more days to go and plan an asking myself that a lot.

I didn't really get a last supper. I got the call on Friday that I was schedule in 16 days and had to start my liquid diet on Sunday. It was already lunch time. The next day I had a wedding to go to, so again no pigging out. The next day I started my diet. I had so many plans for what I was going to wat before pre op dieting.

We share a birthday!!! I will be sleeved by then, so ni food or alcohol based celebrations for me either. Congrats on getting a date. It's exciting to know that the day after your birthday you are starting a new life. You will in a sense be reborn!

I got all my test results back and I am scheduled for 10/1. I am hating this pre op diet, but it will be worth it in the end.

Dr P is my surgeon. I am scheduled for 10/1. I really like him. He is very honest and up front. That's what I need. I love the staff. The are super supportive and encouraging. ON another note, during the pre op diet phase, did you mix your Protein shakes with Water or almond milk?

Black and Gold!!!! I am scheduled 10/1. The Steelers shirt is an awesome idea. I'm stealing it. LOL

UPDATE: Testing came back better than expected. I am scheduled for 10/1.