vanessabalderas

So yours kicked in when you started drinking more? I'm drinking some broth and water right now....I'm hoping this will help, it would suck if this decided to kick in right before surgery LOL

Congratulations on starting the process! It's a big first step. I was nervous when I first started the process and I sometimes got discouraged because there are so many steps to take when you go through insurance. I've been going through this process since July and my surgery is finally scheduled for tomorrow morning at 7:30am. This is definitely a big decision and huge lifestyle change. It will take hard work and commitment, but the end result will be totally worth it. You're worth the investment. You deserve to be happy and healthy. P.S. I love the dress you're wearing in your thumbnail picture!

My doctor's office closed and they won't be open again until after my surgery....I guess I have no choice but to wait until tomorrow morning and see what they say before surgery....

Wow, you look fantastic! Congratulations!

So apparently, I've lost 14 pounds so far on my pre-op diet but I can't even tell. Usually, when a person loses weight, you can see it in their face right away. My face looks the same, my clothes fit the same, everything is the same. Is this normal? Where did those 14 pounds go?

I'm doing much better. The first 3 days were the hardest but it's tolerable now. I know I'm doing this for a reason so I'm trying to stay strong. Having a great support system helps too!

My doctor's office is requiring that I only eat high-Protein Meal Replacement shakes. I am allowed to mix in fruit, oatmeal, skim milk, and yogurt but I am not allowed to eat those foods alone. I'm having a hard time drinking these shakes because the taste is so bad so I'm literally starving everyday until my surgery. I'm afraid that I'm going to pass out eventually and I know I'm probably doing more harm than good. My mom is worried about me since I'm literally only drinking Water for the next 13 days straight. I called my doctor's office and asked if there were any alternative options to these shakes but they said no. I told them that I was struggling with the taste and I'm only consuming about 200 calories a day but they didn't seem to care. I think this is just a control thing to get me to break bad habits. I've seen that other people are allowed to eat whatever they want, as long as they lose about 10 pounds before surgery..... I'm not trying to "cheat" on the pre-op diet, I'm just trying to think rationally. I don't understand how it can be healthy for me to go 13-15 days without eating or consuming any calories. Does anyone know if I can sneak a few low-calorie foods without my doctor knowing? They gave me a list of things that I'm allowed to mix with the shakes....can I just eat those alone? Diet Jello, applesauce, SF popsicles, Peanut Butter, yogurt, etc..... Or does anyone have any other suggestions? I don't want to start off this process on the wrong foot so I'm looking for the truth behind the pre-op diet. Is this really going to hurt me if I take a bite of jello?

Thank you Mich Grand. I apologize for misunderstanding your message. The way it was written kind of seemed like an attack. Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate you reaching out again. I also wish you the best of luck. If you continue to have doubts or have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

My post-op diet is split up into stages. I can have liquids for the first 2 weeks, then mushy or pureed food for 2 weeks, and then slowly try regular food as long as my stomach can handle it. My protein is Bariatric Advantage, it's pretty good. As good as protein gets LOL

I'm hanging in there! I've lost about 14 pounds in one week, not too shabby. I don't really miss food too much, I just hate the feeling of being hungry all day. I bought the Protein powder directly through my doctor's office and it's actually not too bad. It's called Bariatric Advantage and I have the vanilla & banana flavors. Other than that, i've just been living on broth and juice. I only have 9 days left until my surgery so I'm motivated to keep this going for optimal results! I wish I was having that caldo with you! I miss my mexican food so much! I want some flatuas and sopes....mmmm! LOL Good luck with your surgery! Hope all goes well!

Wow, that was very rude and disrespectful. Just because I'm struggling with a pre-op diet doesn't mean I won't be strong enough to handle the post-op diet. There is a HUGE difference between the two, and if you knew anything about the sleeve process, you would understand that. I went from a 3,000 calorie diet to 700 calorie diet overnight, on top of quitting smoking at the same time. I'm a fighter and I'm strong so I'm proud of how far I've come along, regardless of how hard it is. I don't appreciate your negativity and condescension so please don't respond to my posts any longer unless you have something nice to say. This is a support group, not a bashing ring. I don't need your judgment.

Most doctors require a liquid diet before surgery. Some allow meat and veggies too but it's all up to the doctors preference.

Yes, that's very possible! I've only been on mine for five days and I've already lost 12 pounds. In all honesty though, you're gonna pay for those 15-20 pounds.....I've been starving all week, it's not fun!

Great way of looking at it!

I'm jealous that you only have to do the liquid diet for 1 week! I'm required to do 2 and it's not fun! I haven't figured out the secret to staying full. I'm always starving and my stomach is always growling. recipes - Peanut Butter, cocoa powder, and orange juice are great mix-ins!