11 days to go....

I am on day 4 of my pre-op liquid diet.  Not too bad so far.  I've lost 5 pounds since Sunday night!  I had a really hard time with the first few protein powders I tried, thankfully I had gotten samples that I used the first day, and on day 2 I had my nut & fitness appointment at my surgeon's office.  They have their own brand of protein- Bariatric Fusion, it's a little expensive, but well worth it.  It's so much thinner, and lighter, and less sweet than others I tried, and it doesn't have that weird smell. And, their unflavored protein really is unflavored to me! At my appointment they made us a shake with strawberry protein powder, a couple strawberries, some yogurt, and milk- it was pretty tasty.

I am finding ways to add more protein to things as I go along, and getting a little more inventive too.  As my nut said- it's important to make things taste good.  So, I will add spices to stuff accordingly.

I have my pre-op tests at the hospital tomorrow, and my clearance appointment with my PCP on Monday.  Then I just have to focus on getting my house together, and getting the hubby ready- showing him how to pack the kids lunches and feed the fish & cat, stuff like that.   We're seeing Harry Potter on opening night next Friday, so that will be a nice last outing with the kids before my surgery too.  Thankfully I am not a big popcorn eater, or I'd be in trouble!

I think the first 3-4 days of pre-op liquids were the worst, so if you made it through those ok, you should do great!

Good luck on your upcoming surgery!

You're doing all the right stuff, Amy. Almost there, babeee!

--gina

Harry Potter is awesome! we are planning on seeing it too.

Good Luck, sounds like you have everything straight and are ready! Almost there!

Sounds like you are doing wonderful!!! I'm scooting over and keeping a spot warm for ya on the bench baby!! How exciting!!! 

Keep up the great work on your pre-op diet.

Don't be surprised if your taste changes after surgery.  Mine did.  Things you like now, you may not can stand after surgery.

Good luck.

Linda