kbowlin74

Good for you dreamscancometrue! My husband wasn' that supportive of me when I first started talking about WLS. He finally came around, but it took him a while. Keep on with the Rocky attitude! I'll be thinking about you and praying for you on your surgery day!!!

KathyD49

Thank you so much.

Hey Dcct - Good luck. I tried a dry-run this past weekend and didn't finish the whole weekend out with liquids. I need some calories or I get the shakes. How can they tell me to drink only clear liquids for three days before surgery? Yowza. So did you find a decent protein powder/shake? I haven't bought any yet but really like your idea of being prepared.

I'll join KathyD49 in prayers for a successful and EASY surgery for you! Reb

My doctor requires that you use the bariatric advantage for 2 weeks before surgery. It is very high in protein and low in carbs. I havent found anything on the shelf that matches the protein content for the amount of carbs. It actually tastes pretty good too once you get past the fact that you are drinking chocolate water. The best thing I discovered while doing the shakes was that you can mix sugar free extracts to the vanilla to give it a coconut, banana, french vanilla, or peperment flavor. This kept the variety in actually having the same thing everyday. Also I was in such a habit of stopping at Sonic to get a drink everyday that instead of ordering a soda I ordered a glass of ice to mixx in my shake. The colder it is the better it is. I have been on the clear liquids for 1 day now and that was tough. Only one more day to go. The only way I have gotten through today is by having a little of everything that was on my clear liquid list. Also dont forget when you are on liquids, drink a shake every 3 hours. This will keep your blood sugar level andkeep the shakes away. I have low blood sugar and have not had any problems.

Thank you so much for the prayers.

Way to go and thanks for the link. I am about 4 weeks behind you with my surgery.

BTW I do have a new PCP who fully supports my decision. He is more personable and understanding than my previous PCP. Again more proof that everything happens for a reason.