Hello i am new here

Thanks for the advice. I work full time so I can't be sleeping. I'm afraid not eating will make it hard to sleep. We will see tonight I guess. So far today I have had a banana premier protein shake, 32 oz. grape power aid zero, a chocolate premier protein shake and a cup of broth. I imagine if I was to "cheat" I would have to start all over again and I don't want that so I am trying my best to hang in there albeit hungry as h***l. Having to pay for the surgery myself without insurance is helping also. I sure don't want it to be cancelled because I didn't follow the surgeons advice.

Good job. I had 2 SlimTime 10 oz shakes today and 150ml chicken broth (10 calories). My doctor is like each snack/meal has to be under 10 calories max 4 daily. I recently had hand hand surgery so I'm home unable to take pain medication as they say take with FOOD.

Keep up the good work on your pre op diet....

I don't remember if there are any restrictions on the snacks as long as they are zero calorie - another reason I need to carry the instructions with me! That must be awful having hand surgery and not being able to take anything for the pain. I remember the post op instructions for 2 weeks after the surgery say to take medicines by putting them in a teaspoonful of 1st stage baby applesauce. I take prilosec for acid reflux and they told me I would have to open up the capsule and mix it with the baby applesauce - YUCK!

My doctor says no sauce until 2nd week. Have to take pills with jello but I don't find it heavy enough.

Hi there,

i had mine done on April 5, just 10 days ago. I am still on liquid diets but it hasn't been bad so far. As soon as you can get up and start walking. Good luck and keep in touch.

Thanks how are you feeling?

You had your surgery just one day after mine. I am also still on liquids until I see the doctor for my follow up on Monday. Good luck to you on your journey.

Steph- Welcome and Congrats, on taking charge, of your future health!!! While I agree it is nice to find peeps who are at the same stage of the game as you, I think you will also find it is HIGHLY beneficial to be around those of all different time lines, as well.

By the time you have your WLS I will have celebrated my 15 YEAR Surgiversary, yet I can still remember EXACTLY how I felt, when I was in your shoes. By remaining here, on OH, all these many years, I continue to learn, and be inspired, by newbies, vets, just about everyone!!! Yes, I have also learned what NOT to do :).

I am so excited for you!!!