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Those are very sobering stories! I hope all the ladies are better now.

Great work, I am glad you are feeling so good.

well done! the effort shows.

Well done, keep it up, it is totally worth it.

you are an inspiration, thank you for sharing.

I knew there would be withdrawals from caffeine, sugar etc but BAM this hit me today with a mother of all headaches. I don't think I got enough Water in and now I am paying the price. It gets better, easier, right?

Oh my goodness, that is about 8 people having their surgeries tomorrow, wow, good luck to all of you.

Has the time gone quickly? How has it changed the way you think. I hope you can melt those aliens away. Well done on your losses so far.

I'm also using the Baritastic App. I'm on day 11 of my pre-op diet, which doesn't seem like one compared to everyone else's. I've fallen into this routine with it: Breakfast: "full" Protein shake: made with soy (or unsweetened almond) milk, one scoop Protein powder, and 1 tbsp of chia seed powder. If I use vaniila protein powder, I also add a 1/2 cup of frozen berries, like strawberries or raspberries to the shake (which I'm allowed). If I use chocolate protein powder, I also add some PB Peanut Butter powder (yum) and maybe half a banana. Morning "snack": Syntrax nectar Protein Drink. It's just Water and the powder, but tastes great. I drink one of these throughout the morning. Lunch: Right now I've been eating 100g (4oz) of some high quality salmon (or tuna) sashimi, with a side of cooked spinach and/or green salad. The last two come from the open deli section of my supermarket where I work. If I plan ahead, then I'll cook lunch which will be poached chicken or salmon on a bed of lettuce with some olive oil (1tbsp) for dressing. Afternoon snack: Another Syntrax protein drink and/or a bottle of herbal tea (lots of varieties here in Japan). Dinner: Surprisingly, I'm often not hungry for dinner, and have gone with just a Syntrax drink or tea and I'm usually okay. But my NUT wants me to keep my calories above 1200 each day, so to do that I'll either have some veggies (cherry tomatoes, etc.), gobo (burdock) salad, and/or maybe some chicken, fish, or thinly-sliced roast beef from the supermarket. I have lost 12 pounds so far, but my NUT says the focus is not on losing weight, but shrinking the liver and establishing an alkaline environment for the stomach. Is that day 11 of 14? Well done, Im on day 1, lol, feels a long way away.

is the 10,000 steps a day your goal or the Dr's. Wishing you all the best. Mine, the doc wanted me to get at least 7,500 but wants to see it increase. Also want excessive 3 days par week 30 minutes.. How bout you? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Today was day 1 pre-op for me and it was ok. I was surprised that it can be difficult to meet the protein quota and I was also very surprised by the calories in everything, I mean EVERYTHING! I started tracking today too. I got my 10000 steps today but that was because I swam for 29 minutes. Overall feeling ok if I don't think about food

Sending you lots of positive thoughts, I hope all goes well. Suddenly it is all getting very real.

is the 10,000 steps a day your goal or the Dr's. Wishing you all the best.

Fantastic! Way to go, and keep going!

Ok so don't laugh but I purchased a box of surgical masks at the pharmacy this week to wear in the week before. I have had a cold and cough and when I saw the anaesthesiologist he said, "get rid of the cough or be sure I will send you home" OMG. So I am reducing the amount of time spent out and about and wearing the masks at home because my kids are constantly bringing home germs from school, lol. Best of luck. Rest up.

you are right, it is NOT the easy way out. I think all the PRE stuff is to make sure our mental approach has changed and is ready for new beginnings. I am curious what was on your supply list? It's funny because I am hear researching types of Protein for vegetarian Snacks etc.

Who has started their Pre-Op diets? What do you drink / eat in a day? How are you feeling? I start pre-op tomorrow. My Dr has not requested it however I have decided to go ahead and do it so that I can go through the "withdraws" which I know I will have from past efforts and get that yuk stuff our before I also have post -op pain to worry about. Is anyone else using the Baritastic App?

Yes please JOIN US xoxox No it will Not show up on the feed as it is a closed and private group Add me on Facebook and I can invite you to the group. Xox hugs. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1485581939.885277.jpg ❤️❤️❤️ I joined and then got nervous about posts being seen and unjoined. I checked and double checked my settings but I just got nervous that it would show up in someones side panel thing on FB (I get on my computer but not on the phone or laptop strangely enough) . I guess that speaks volumes as the way I am feeling right now. In order for me to have my Op I have to have a unit of A neg on standby. So the process here in Oman is that you have to find someone to donate on your behalf and they mark that unit against your name in that you have "deposited", it doesn't mean you get it but its like a bank deposit withdrawal system. So I have to ask someone to donate for me. BUT I have to find someone A neg. I really don't want to lie to anyone but I just didn't want to actually say I was having the surgery so now I am in a spot. But I will come on here and chat SaveSaveSaveSave

That is brilliant, well done. Any stories or tips you want to share with a newbie?

Amy, how are you feeling today?

What is the name of the Facebook page, or the link? thanks

I dont believe it shows on your feed. I have also not told any of my friends yet and am in the same boat. What is your fb name and I will add you (or add me rebecca jones with the same pic as here for my profile photo) :-) Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App Thanks have requested to join.

that is a clever way, thanks

I got a lot out of this book and also the Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve.

hi there, I am an Aussie living abroad and would love to join your FB group if that is ok as I speak more in kgs etc But if I join the group will it show up on others feeds that I joined? I haven't shared my journey yet with anyone and don't want it out of the bag because of joining a group or commenting on etc. thanks

thanks for sharing