Greetings from a new member (also in the "getting nervous club"

[Playrider 34]

Hi everyone and thanks for being so open and honest. It helps to educate and prepare those of us beginning this journey. My surgery date is July 2 and have been on my 2 week pre-op diet for almost a week now. It's not too bad and I can tell I'm losing inches and already feel much better. I am 57 yrs old and weigh about 320. I've always been healthy and active but over the past 6-8 years, have allowed my priorities to change. I hated hearing myself make excuses for my current state (I travel, I work 60 hours per week, I have people I have to take care of, yada yada yada), when in reality, what I should have been simply saying is, "I make bad choices". So, I realized as I "mature" (nice way to put it, no?) things will only get worse physically and I have lots of things I want to do that I've lost interest in (because I physically can't or don't feel like I can). I anticipate my greatest challenge will be redefining my relationship with food. So here I go---wish me luck and best of luck to you all.

[Nurse_B 270]

Hello!

I am new here also, and like you, am anticipating a huge change with my relationship with food. I actually like to exercise and be active, but I have to work hard at the food part. What is your particular pre-op diet?

[Step4271 3]

Wish you both the best in your journey. I was nervous to when I had my surgery on May 15,2013 but I feel so good right now with the weight I have lost. My pre-op diet consisted of 10 days on liquids such as Protein Shakes, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello and broth. Good Luck will be thinking of you on your surgery date.

[Playrider 34]

My pre-op diet consists of 2 weeks of Protein Shakes for 2 meals daily, then 6-8 oz of lean meat for the 3rd meal of the day and 1 cup of approved veggies (along w multi Vitamin including sep calcium).

[KAATNS 1,473]

Welcome and wishing you all the best!

[Cwalband 215]

Congrats! I love that everyone here is so open, honest and willing to assist as much as they can! It is great! Best wishes to you on the Pre-Op diet along with the Surgery. My Surgery is in July as well, I'm excited!