February 2019 weight loss buds

[TheMarine79 150]

I have not had a soda in 4 months. Monday I start my preop diet. Should I have one soda

[libbyleeb 97]

Well, 6 months after being sleeved, I still can’t do carbonation. Do whatever will masker it easier to say goodbye. 😜

[TheMarine79 150]

I really don’t miss it. It was just a thought of saying what the heck. Have one for the last time

[Recidivist 1,141]

7 hours ago, BlueIGT said:

My surgery is on February 11. I have seen a couple others with the same date! I have been on Optifast liquid diet since January 26th until February 8th, then only clear fluids until surgery. The first 3 days were hard, the hunger was significantly less yesterday and I am hoping today is much better. Other than the hunger I have been so tired so I have spent the last 3 days on the couch sleeping on and off all day. 4th day now and I haven't been on the couch yet! Progress!

I actually did the full Optifast program years ago, and I found it got easier the longer I was on it. I lost about 90 pounds, but gained it back afterwards almost as quickly as I had lost it.

[Recidivist 1,141]

47 minutes ago, TheMarine79 said:

I have not had a soda in 4 months. Monday I start my preop diet. Should I have one soda

I say yes! I'm still trying to kick my Diet Coke habit but am finding it difficult. I am down to two cans a day, which is an improvement!

Does anyone plan on having a "last meal" before you go on pre-surgery liquids?

[TheMarine79 150]

Wings for the super bowl. Thats it

[Gottajustdoit 220]

12 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

You can put an egg white or Eggbeaters into your boiling broth and make egg drop Soup. Progresso Soups, I would go with only the Light varieties, wouldn't want to go over maybe 15 carbs and try to stay under 100 calories if possible. That's why making your own is so good, you can control what goes in, and spice it if necessary yourself.

Wait, so you think this egg drop Soup would be OK on an all-liquid diet?

[Gottajustdoit 220]

1 hour ago, Recidivist said:

I say yes! I'm still trying to kick my Diet Coke habit but am finding it difficult. I am down to two cans a day, which is an improvement!

Does anyone plan on having a "last meal" before you go on pre-surgery liquids?

Heck yeh. I've been having my "last meals" all week...maximizing my favorite foods before all-liquid diet starts on February 3. 😜

[Tonya648 1]

My surgery is next Friday woo hop. Looking for ideas for after surgery.

[CeeCee2018 35]

Hi everyone! It has been a rough few weeks. The surgeon's office set a surgery date for me, but then never submitted my file to insurance. After a lot of back and forth, things got submitted and officially approved. My surgery date is February 13th and I start the 2 week Robard diet today. For the first 12 days I have 3 shakes, 1 bar, and 1 Soup. The last 2 days are 4 shakes and 1 bar. I am sure it's going to be a struggle, but I am going into it with a positive attitude.

[Gottajustdoit 220]

35 minutes ago, CeeCee2018 said:

Hi everyone! It has been a rough few weeks. The surgeon's office set a surgery date for me, but then never submitted my file to insurance. After a lot of back and forth, things got submitted and officially approved. My surgery date is February 13th and I start the 2 week Robard diet today. For the first 12 days I have 3 shakes, 1 bar, and 1 Soup. The last 2 days are 4 shakes and 1 bar. I am sure it's going to be a struggle, but I am going into it with a positive attitude.

Congrats CeeCee! We share a surgery date! Glad you got everything sorted out with your insurance.

[CeeCee2018 35]

11 minutes ago, Gottajustdoit said:

Congrats CeeCee! We share a surgery date! Glad you got everything sorted out with your insurance.

Oh that's exciting! Do you have to do a pre-surgery diet?

[jenniefeefee 10]

@CeeCee2018, we share a surgery date! I started my pre-op diet today. I’m only allowed three Protein Shakes, one sugar free Jello, and one sugar free popsicles per day! This is gonna be tough, but I’m looking forward to a jump start on my weight loss.

[Gottajustdoit 220]

4 minutes ago, CeeCee2018 said:

Oh that's exciting! Do you have to do a pre-surgery diet?

On February 3 (10 days before), I have to go on a no-sugar, low carb all-liquid diet. Unfortunately, no solid foods, like bars, for me. 😥I am looking forward to the little bit of "food" I can have, such as sugar-free Jell-o and sugar-free popscicles!

[CeeCee2018 35]

13 minutes ago, jenniefeefee said:

@CeeCee2018, we share a surgery date! I started my pre-op diet today. I’m only allowed three Protein Shakes, one sugar free Jello, and one sugar free popsicles per day! This is gonna be tough, but I’m looking forward to a jump start on my weight loss.

yay another surgery date twin! Yes I know it is going to be tough, but I keep telling myself that it will be worth it in the end!