I'm going to the nutritionist for the first time on the 26th...my plan is to eat Whole30 starting Jan 1. I've I cut all the processed food and sugar, as well as most grains, I find that 1200 calories is MORE than enough. But it's a struggle for sure...getting off the sugar/processed/grains (de-toxing) is like a bout with the flu....not looking forward to that.

I will be having my surgery in May as well. What does your Doc have you doing so far? I'm on a 1200 calorie diet and having difficulty with that. Some days good, some horrible!! It's a struggle.