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@amychar. I am trying the pre-op diet, but am not completely in compliance. I do drink the Protein shakes, but add either a banana or orange and use almond milk instead of Water. I am allowed 4 oz of lean meat/fish and a cup of vegetables. I usually eat more vegetables and sometimes have a little more than 4 oz. Usually 6. I also cheat and eat atkins treats...I try for only one a day but sometimes eat 2(110 calories or so, but they have sugar alcohol not sugar so they do not cause a spike in the blood). I began a modified pre-op diet right around the 4th of july and have lost 14 pounds so far, but the first pounds are easy as it is mainly water weight and reducing from 4,000 plus calories a day is not that challenging!!! I feel very weak, and want to take a nap like i am in pre-school!! I miss chewing and tasting soooooo much! I may not be the best role model or support person...hah!! It is just very hard. How are things going with you? Did you begin pre-op diet yet?

I am having surgery on the 24 as well. So many emotions. Pre-op diet is not as impossible as I thought it would be but I am not following it perfectly, but not binging either. Good luck everybody!

I am having surgery on the 24. Happy to support and walk through this journey together!

Thanks LumpySpacePrincess...I just googled the renfrew center in NJ!

Thanks VSGAnn2014...that is very insightful. I appreciate you sharing it!

Are there any sleevers in recovery from drug addiction/alcoholism? I ma set to be sleeved on July 24. I am a recovery and would like have somebody to discuss cross addictions and the additional problems posed w being sleeved for somebody in recovery, such as no longer having food to help me manage my emotions. Thanks!

I have not been sleeved yet and am nervous that without food, I will have to be extremely vigilant so that I do not relapse with alcohol or pain killers. I am also nervous bc I do not intend to use pain medicine after surgery, again bc it may trigger a relapse. I was 207 pounds when I got sober...got down to 163...and now I am 253 (was 267 before I began pre-op diet)I need to be able to finally live life on life's terms!

Are there any sleevers in recovery from drug addiction/alcoholism? I am a recovery and would like have somebody to discuss cross addictions and the additional problems posed w being sleeved for somebody in recovery, such as no longer having food to help me manage my emotions. Thanks!

Hope you do not mind, but I am scheduled for July 29...so would like to be a part of this group as well bc I am so close to August. I am trying to begin my pre-op diet slowly and have been doing one Protein drink a day, but with almond milk and fruit. Very hungry...struggling!!

I am having surgery on July 29. I have begun drinking Protein shakes, exercising and "trying" to withdraw from sugar! I am trying to prepare myself for the rest of my life and be as string and healthy as I possibly can before the surgery. I bought GNC PowerHouse AMP Protein powder. I am not sure if it meets the exact qualifications?? I am so nervous. I cannot live like I am anymore. This is my first post, but reading all of yours has been comforting and insightful. I cannot, we can!!!!