Hi Kate. I go for my surgery on May 12th and have been doing a pre-op diet for a week already. (I get to have 2 protein shakes and a protein bar a day for 3 weeks.) Some days go really well and others I'm STARVING. I do get to have the same sugar free stuff that you mentioned but I don't find it all that satisfying but who would, right?! It really helps me to read all of the posts on here- I find it so encouraging. Would love to keep in touch with you for some added support as we go through this at the same time. :thumbup: