I had no idea how I was going to give up my Diet Dr. Pepper. I would drink it literally from daylight to dark. All. Day. Long. I drank it until 2 days before surgery. I'll be 4 years out soon and haven't had one drop. I know I have no control so I just don't go there......

A gallon of water weighs seven pounds. The pump two or more gallons into you to do laparoscopic surgery. It will be gone quickly.

Thank you both for your replies. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I have a few people in my life that have gone through this process successfully so I have a general understanding of the process. However, everyone is different.

I bought Bariatric Advantage vitamins and calcium. Only one bottle. Try them out and see if I can do it. I ordered a variety pack of protein waters on amazon that should be here today. Figured try them before surgery.

i will try and hop on here often and read and interact. Kind of like an online support group. Reading everyone's story helps. Thanks all.

If you don't have a kitchen scale yet it might be good to get 1. I found mine online and it measures in grams, ounces, etc. I bought a bunch of stuff prior to surgery which is still sitting here. Either I didn't like the taste or texture. I recommend buying small amounts of stuff until you know what will work for you. Good luck with the surgery!

I do believe that my decreased appetite has to do with eating very low carb and eating five or six very small meals every day, rather than three large ones. I never allow myself to get hungry and never allow white carbs to increase my hunger.