Started Pre-Op Diet Today - The Count Down Is On Baby!

I started my pre-op diet today...... and only 10 more days until I'm banded!! (6/21) MediFast is pretty darn good.... (I say that NOW) hehehe

Hi Shell! Congratulations on the countdown! My countdown seemed to last forever. I got my band last Thursday, the 7th, and am feeling pretty well. I'm stiff, and one of my incisions is more uncomfortable than the others, but walking helps ease the stiffness quite a bit. When they say you should start walking right away, they know what they're talking about. Walking feels better than sitting around. The first couple of days, it was really hard, because it felt like my tummy was going to fall out of me when I stood up, but I'm glad I got started right away. Of course, it helped having my brother here to help me, and it doesn't hurt having a puppy that likes going outside as much as possible. Good luck Shell. I'm so excited for you! Cindy

Thanks Cindy!! I love reading how others are doing... I'm glad you are feeling well for the most part. I'm gonna walk my butt off!! Oh, good idea with the puppy....maybe I can borrow my bosses for a few weeks! Take care!

Just a note about Medi-fast. Medi-fast does have a lot of sugar in it- it may not be the best for depleting the glycogen stores in your liver. If you doc suggested them by all means use them. I found Advantedge shakes at Dillons were high protein and low sugar. Good luck with surgery!

Thanks Lisa.... yes, it was supplied by my Dr. There is 6 grams of sugar and 11 grams protein. I guess I did not think of the fast that different foods no mater the makeup could effect what was lost from the liver..... I just thought 10 pounds was 10 pounds Thanks for pointing that out... I'll have to ask about it.

4 days down.... 6 to go, including today....