tsylvester

Just had surgery on 5/8. I lost about 13lbs on my pre-op diet. I don't think I've lost anything since surgery. :-( I feel like I am so full. Yet they ask that I get in 2oz in every hour or so. Plus liquids. UGH.....

I'm doing Boost Calorie Smart - Chocolate. It's the best that I've had and approved by my nutritionist. I bought stuff from them and I just don't like it. I'm switching to Boost also...may cost a bit more, but has less sugar, haven't tried it yet so we'll see I had my preop testing today, just some blood work and my final visit with my surgeon, everything looks great! All that is left is a preop class they give for final questions (nutritionist and nurse give it), what to pack, what to expect, what to buy, etc. I am so excited but the butterflies have started...I am finally like "OMG this is really happening!" lol I hear ya! Butterflies something awful! I'm excited, nervous, determined, etc. So many emotions! I think you will like the boost. I love it. I've lost 8lbs on my pre-op liquid diet so far. Now I'm being asked by one or two of those who know I am having the surgery why I can't just continue on my own without surgery. They just don't understand! OMG, I get that question a lot too! What is it with people??? I started my journey in Sept of last year and my doc wanted me to loose 10 lbs...I started Weight Watchers last Oct and lost over 30lbs...so I got that question a lot from other WW people...yeah it was working for me and what not, but it was so hard and I just couldn;t really afford it long term...plus I have other health issues that having this surgery will definitely help with..anyway, i am SO GOOD with my decision...I know there may be a point where I regret doing it (apparently it's a thing) but I have been researching and prepping for over 15 years really...so I am way good! Good luck with yours too...I am really liking this site so far We've got this!

Wow! That is awesome!

I'm doing Boost Calorie Smart - Chocolate. It's the best that I've had and approved by my nutritionist. I bought stuff from them and I just don't like it. I'm switching to Boost also...may cost a bit more, but has less sugar, haven't tried it yet so we'll see I had my preop testing today, just some blood work and my final visit with my surgeon, everything looks great! All that is left is a preop class they give for final questions (nutritionist and nurse give it), what to pack, what to expect, what to buy, etc. I am so excited but the butterflies have started...I am finally like "OMG this is really happening!" lol I hear ya! Butterflies something awful! I'm excited, nervous, determined, etc. So many emotions! I think you will like the boost. I love it. I've lost 8lbs on my pre-op liquid diet so far. Now I'm being asked by one or two of those who know I am having the surgery why I can't just continue on my own without surgery. They just don't understand!

Sounds great!!! slycat@aol.com

I share your surgery date. I worry about my skin too. And plan to workout as soon as I can again. But no matter extra skin is way better then XXXL me! We are getting closer! How is your liquid diet going?? We can do this!!!!!

I'm doing Boost Calorie Smart - Chocolate. It's the best that I've had and approved by my nutritionist. I bought stuff from them and I just don't like it.

I have been on my liquid diet for a week now. It's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I'm amazed that I haven't been tempted to cheat! Are you on yours? You will do great!

My nutritionist told me that I could take 2 flintstones a day and to get b12 that disolves in your mouth. I found the B12 at Kroger for 6.99 Buy one get one free. That's it for Vitamins.

I am finishing up my 3rd day of the liquid diet. It's VERY hard. I've stuck to it but it isn't easy. I've been trying to stay busy, drink a lot of Water, do my shakes every 3 hours and I have been chewing sugar free gum. I still have a lot of days left (11) so I am scared I will mess up. I hope everything works out for you! I'm sure you will be fine.

My date is May 8th. I am going on my 4th day of pre-op liquid diet. It hasn't been horrible but I am not thrilled with the smoothies that I bought from the nutritionist. But I will push through!!!! :-) So exciting and scary.

So exciting! Almost here!

My surgery is scheduled for May 8th! I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. I feel like these will be the longest 2 weeks of my life. LOL I think my biggest fear is the skin. I don't want to look horrible. :-( Good luck with your surgery! It's going to be a big month.

I am a newbie and my surgery date is May 8. I am excited and nervous! I am on my 3rd day of the pre-op liquid diet. I bought smoothie mixes in my nutrition classes and I don't think they are very good but I force myself to drink them. Ugh... It will be a long 2 weeks, but I'm sure it will get easier. My husband is being so supportive, bless his heart. He went shopping yesterday and bought himself stuff that he likes that he knows I don't. He said it's not fair for him to eat in front of me. I keep trying to tell him that this was my decision and I am fine with him eating stuff, it will not bother me! I am such a picky eater, I am nervous about post-op. I know I will be able to do it. I guess the nerves are normal. Any advice would be great! Looks like there are many success stories on here, that is very encouraging!!!!

Congratulations! I am 2 weeks from surgery too! Mine is May 8th and I started my liquid diet yesterday. ugh....lol It's all good! We can do this!!