**May 31st**

[MizzouGirl 148]

Day 10 of my Pre-op. Really hard day. Stuck to my plan so far but it was SO hard! Went to the Royals/Cardinals game. So much food, food smells, etc. I'm not hungry at all, but I just wanted to EAT!!

Well done sticking to the plan. That was a lot of temptation and not easy I'm sure. We are almost there!!!!

[Wags 549]

I made it through the day! Whew! Good luck to you tomorrow with starting your Pre-op. I leave for Mexico at 6am on Thursday morning. Once I get there they will take me to the hospital for my labs and then I get to spend the night at the hospital because I am first on the surgery schedule Friday morning. "Very early" they said. (I wonder what time "very early" means in Mexico?) :-) Two more days at home then off I go to start my journey! *Linda*

[MizzouGirl 148]

This all liquids pre-op diet sucks! I don't know how people do this for 2 weeks. So glad my doctor only requires 3 days. I'm starving and the thought of another Protein shake is just not appetizing. I went to the gym at noon (could tell I was weaker than usual) and I'm getting a mani pedi soon so hope that takes my mind off of how hungry I am. So far today I've had a Protein Shake for Breakfast, some sugar free Jello, some chicken broth (so not the same without the chicken, veggies and noodles!) for lunch and 2 sugar free popsicles. I've also been drinking Water and grape propel. My stomach is not happy at all.

And, it's only day 1! Sorry to be so whiny - hopefully tomorrow will be better. How is everyone else doing? Hopefully better than me.

[Wags 549]

It does suck! It's ok to vent here. I took Tylenol the first three days for the headaches. Can you try to get 3 Protein Shakes in? One at mid-day would help with your hunger feelings.

[Kailisa 28]

I have to agree. I'm struggling today as well. My energy level is low and the headaches started today. I'm trying not to do anything strenuous so that I don't deplete any further. Getting control of the mind is a process. Take one hour at a time. Hang in there team. We are almost there. The gold medal is almost ours.

Add some seasonings to your broth to help with the taste. I added a little Miss Dash for some flavor. I can't help you with the Protein drinks. I can't stand them. I'm like a little kid at the dinner table eating something i hate. i am gagging them down.

[MizzouGirl 148]

My chicken Soup Protein broth from unjury arrived mid afternoon and I'm having a cup right now as I type. This is the way to get Protein. It's pretty darn good and no gagging it down like my Protein shake this morning. My plan is to do the Protein Shake in the morning and the Soup for lunch and dinner. The combination will get 65 grams of protein in me. Hope I still like the broth post surgery. I can do this. We can do this.

PS - thanks for the words of encouragement!!!

[Wags 549]

Kailisa and Mizzougirl, have you tried Isopure? They have drinks the consistency of Gatorade. 60 calories, 15 grams of Protein. I like them a lot.

[Wags 549]

I will have to try that chicken Soup Protein from Unjury! Thanks!

[Kailisa 28]

I haven't had the Isopure.< /p>

[MizzouGirl 148]

Kailisa and Mizzougirl' date=' have you tried Isopure? They have drinks the consistency of Gatorade. 60 calories, 15 grams of Protein. I like them a lot.[/quote']

I bought a couple this weekend. Will try one tomorrow. Do you have a particular flavor you like?

[Wags 549]

I like the Grape Frost and the other one I don't remember the name but its red and like tropical punch. They are not as sweet as Gatorade but lots of Protein for the calories and a refreshing change from shakes.< /p>

[Kailisa 28]

Wags have a safe flight tomorrow.

[Wags 549]

Thank you so much, Kailisa! I will be out of touch after tonight until Monday. I paid for phone service in Mexico, but not Internet. So, best wishes for your surgery on Friday! Here's to our new & improved healthy life!

[MizzouGirl 148]

Thank you so much' date=' Kailisa! I will be out of touch after tonight until Monday. I paid for phone service in Mexico, but not Internet. So, best wishes for your surgery on Friday! Here's to our new & improved healthy life![/quote']

Safe travels and best wishes to you on Friday. Hopefully your next trip to Cancun will be for pleasure!

[Wags 549]

Thank you MizzouGirl! Wishing you the best for your surgery on Friday. How did today go for your Pre-op??