New to the site and about to start my pre op diet tomorrow!

[GenaW828 117]

I'm so nervous!! I have always had a problem with my weight I have never been a "small" person. So this is a scary thing! it sounds so crazy that I'm scared to be a smaller person.I have gotten so use to being this way...all I have know. But i'm excited!! the only problem that i see is that I will think about the food that I can't eat for the next 2 weeks too much.How did you all do it?

[barriej9 61]

It is ok to be nervous. I have been overweight since I was 6 so I have no idea what I will look like as the weight comes off. Think of at as a surprise your body is showing you. The pre-op diet flat out sucks but it will be worth it. Just remind yourself it will make your surgery go smoother. Best of Luck.

[bobbyswife 862]

Lots of people use ice chips, broth, S/F jellow, S/F popsicles, etc. Keep it interesting. Well, at least as interesting as you can for a liquid diet. Welcome to the site! You'll find tons of positive people here.

[GenaW828 117]

Thank you both. ..i bought some sugar free Jello and broth...hopefully it will help. Is there a Protein Shake or powder that you all suggest

[bobbyswife 862]

Did your surgeon recommend one? There are so many! I am starting pre-op on 12/3 and I am using Bariatric Advantage. Unjury is also super good. Some people like Premier Protein, and others like Isopure

[GenaW828 117]

The dietician did..but I don't like the taste...the premier ones...too sweet. I saw the Unjury ones they have a chicken Soup on. But I bought a little package of the Isopure. ..we will see how they taste

[bobbyswife 862]

I didn't like the Premier either. Too thick and too sweet. I think you'll be pleased with the chicken Soup. I was very impressed.

[GenaW828 117]

Thank you! !

[Elode 8,093]

@@GenaW828 I had a big reply typed out for you and it got erased...twice! I was just saying the things that helped me make the two weeks successfully where: making Protein Popsicles. (I bought molds off of target website I think I paid 10-12 bucks and that included shipping) Don't let to much time pass between shakes. Turn off/ mute all food commercials. Don't watch food! I left the room when my family ate the first week. I Was ok after that. There where times I was out to long and had to stop at GNC and buy a single shake...don't go without your shakes! Keep your eye on the prize! It's not easy but it does get better the more time that passes. Just think if you cheat it will just make it that much harder..like starting over again. Drink water/fluids! Go to bed early if you have to to avoid late night temptations. Zzzquil helped with this.

[barriej9 61]

One thing I did to help was to mix my share with decaffeinated coffee. If you can have it takes the sweetness out of the shake.< /p>

[lghtlvr 17]

Anyone lose 6 pounds the first 2 days on the liver shrinking diet?

[GenaW828 117]

Watching food is going to be a problem. ..i like food network and cooking channel too much lol I

[GenaW828 117]

I just drank my Protein Shake. Isopure creamy vanilla and light vanilla soy. It taste really good but I couldn't drink it all..overly sweet stuff makes me have a headache. ..so I'm going to buy regular light soy and try it