pdprescue 20 Posted January 26, 2016 Hi Whitesand yes eye on the prize ...today I am going to take some "for me only" photos of my self in my birthday suit and every time I have doubt I am going to whip those photos out and see what I don't want to be anymore ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdaddy468 1 Posted January 26, 2016 Feb 1st. Dr Greenbaum, virtua hospital NJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishish1 15 Posted January 26, 2016 I don't have to start my diet until February 1st but OMG this is going to be hard. I had a practice run yesterday and fell off the wagon. It was a small slip, but a slip nonetheless and I am sure it's because I know in the back of my mind it is a practice run. I need to have more vegetables on hand. I am going do lot of prep work with salads and veggies this weekend (make some spaghetti squash with garlic salt and Pam and some seasoned baked Kale chips) and I have plenty of Protein Powder, Isopure drinks, and broth on hand. I am getting more intimidated by this 2 week diet than the procedure itself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdaddy468 1 Posted January 26, 2016 The 2 week diet is challenging. I am 8 days in. After the 1st 3 days, you really don't think about it anymore. I ate a lot of sugar free Jello and sugar free ice pops between. Also, I halved my shakes so I only mixed 1/2 at a time and ate them every 3 hours or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prettyCali916 299 Posted January 26, 2016 6 days left of it for me. At this point I'm in the zone. Full liquids. Protein Shakes. Might try broth tonight. I've been too lazy to switch it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurse_Lenora 903 Posted January 26, 2016 broth has been amazing for me! Minimal calories but fabulous savory flavor after so much sweet from Protein Shakes etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prettyCali916 299 Posted January 27, 2016 broth has been amazing for me! Minimal calories but fabulous savory flavor after so much sweet from Protein Shakes etc Ok, I'm definitely having broth tonight!!! Who knew me and my sweet tooth would be so OVER dessert-y shakes? I'm on the Optifast Meal Replacements and they're not that bad at all! I just can't anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteSand 11 Posted January 27, 2016 broth has been amazing for me! Minimal calories but fabulous savory flavor after so much sweet from Protein Shakes etc Ok, I'm definitely having broth tonight!!! Who knew me and my sweet tooth would be so OVER dessert-y shakes? I'm on the Optifast meal replacements and they're not that bad at all! I just can't anymore. I am only on day two of twelve and had a cup of broth today and I agree it was amazing!!! My NUT told me I could strain a can of chicken noodle Soup or beef and vegetable soup if I wanted more flavor. There is definitely more broth in my future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frmfat2fit 27 Posted January 27, 2016 My surgery is Feb. 9th and I start liquid on the 2nd. Question- can we chew gum- sugar free of course? Before or after surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prettyCali916 299 Posted January 27, 2016 broth has been amazing for me! Minimal calories but fabulous savory flavor after so much sweet from Protein Shakes etc Ok, I'm definitely having broth tonight!!! Who knew me and my sweet tooth would be so OVER dessert-y shakes? I'm on the Optifast meal replacements and they're not that bad at all! I just can't anymore. I am only on day two of twelve and had a cup of broth today and I agree it was amazing!!! My NUT told me I could strain a can of chicken noodle Soup or beef and vegetable soup if I wanted more flavor. There is definitely more broth in my future! I had my broth about an hour ago and I'm still satisfied. It was sooooo good!!!! I think if I drained chicken noodle I'd be tempted to eat the noodles lol!!! But that sounds really good! After surgery and my two weeks of liquids, I think I will actually make more Soups when I make dinner for the family so that I can have that as an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Time 178 Posted January 27, 2016 My surgery is Feb. 9th and I start liquid on the 2nd. Question- can we chew gum- sugar free of course? Before or after surgery?We're surgery twins ???? minus the 1 week pre-op diet, I've been on my pre-op for 3 weeks now ???? only required to do two but surgery got pushed to the 9th and I didn't feel like starting overI've been chewing gum and can't imagine why it would be a problem, unless you're a gun swallower ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebella 14 Posted January 27, 2016 My surgery is Feb. 9th and I start liquid on the 2nd. Question- can we chew gum- sugar free of course? Before or after surgery? Not sure about before but I was told to wait at least 6 months after so the acid production caused by chewing won't harm your healing stomach! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chair1311 58 Posted January 28, 2016 I was just told yesterday mine will be February 23rd!!!!! Super excited, though I am not looking forward to the colon cleanse the day before ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbesbobbes 1 Posted January 28, 2016 February 18th here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdprescue 20 Posted January 28, 2016 Congrats on your date ! I am having mine on Feb 1 and do not have to do a colon cleanse ? Oh well everyone has different procedures ....I lost 6 pounds already on my pre -op diet ... Getting nervouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites