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at Walmart they are $4.74/4pk and Shoprite has them for $4.79/4pk and this past Sunday 1/22, paper, had a $1.00 off any EAS product. Before surgery, that is how I stocked up, I got a bunch of these coupons from a clipping service. http://www.thecouponclippers.com even though they cost .12/cpn, you can save alot of money on them, if you like them.

Which Protein drinks have you tried? EAS AdvantEdge Carb control RTD, r my fav. Choc fudge tastes like yoohoo, strawberry-Strawberry Quick, Cafe caramel-ice coffee. Before surgery, I actually craved those shakes. I am 3 days out and struggling to get enough Clear Liquids. Every teenie sip, takes several seconds to get from my esophagus to my sleeve. I can actually feel and hear it go through, cool and gross at the same time. Other than that I am just tired and weak, to be expected, when only on clear liquids. Sat. I get to have my Protein Shakes, kinda excited and nervous. Good luck to everyone pre and post sleeve.

It sounds like everyone feels the same way while waiting. I sure did and like you got everything in order so I don't have alot to do when I return home, made a packing list and got stuff together little by little for 2 weeks. Now I am sleeved!

good luck! I know you don't want the cold to postpone things, but...coughing may cause you pain after surgery, so may be for the best if doc says you need to wait

I was the same way, probably drove my sis absolutely nuts (short drive, lol!) if it annoyed her, she never let it show

Got out of surgery at 11:30 this am. At first ALOT of pain and nausea, but due to a VERY attentive nurse I had a pain pump and nausea meds, feeling much better now. Just tired, (didn't sleep at all last night).

Have to be at hospital at 5:45 am on Monday, which is perfect as I probably won't sleep all night anyway. They are calling for sleet Sunday night and I don't want anything to keep me from getting there so I am staying in a hotel Sunday night. Maybe my sis and I will catch a movie. :purplebananna: I'm not nervous yet, maybe won't be, just excited!

Surgery Monday, Gatorade G2 in fridge chilling for Sunday, bag partially packed and list of other things to pack. I'm excited and ready to go. A little worried about some sleet predicted, hopefully will be ok. On pins and needles till 4:00 when I can call to find arrival time.

MTC, just curious, why did they have to place an IVC filter? My doc is going to use Venadyne boots during/after surgery to prevent clots. Good job, sticking to your plan, that was a tough one.

I love reading all the different experiences. Most of you sound like it was relatively painless. I call Friday between 4-7pm (read 4:00 on the dot!) to find out my arrival time for Monday January 23rd. I am so excited to begin the journey back to the skinny me. :Banane55: I'm glad everyone is doing well. I want to find someone in my area, Sullivan County, NY.

Could it be kidney or gallstones? Please check with your doctor.

Did you mention the back/shoulder pain to your doc? Even your primary would do. That is one one the things I am told I should watch for after surgery and notify my doctor if it continues past 2 days post-op.

I was told to find shakes with <110 calories, 15-25 gm protein, <4gm carbs, < 3 gm fat. The more carbs in the shake the more it can make you feel hungry

Hi Heather. It seems that everyone's pre-op diet is different. Mine is 14 days, 2 protein shakes a day and one healthy meal. I absolutely LOVE the EAS AdvantEdge shakes, so that part is easy. I have a huge supply for pre and post surgery. For pre and post surgery clears (1 day before and 1 week after) I have a supply of unflavored protein powder to mix with Crystal Light and chicken broth. This way I can vary the flavor, so I don't get bored, and yet not spend a ton of money buying different flavors.

January 23, 2012!!! I'm glad that I'm not the only one that is VERY excited.Began pre-op diet yesterday, feels real now, getting closer by the minute, feels like the home stretch! It sounds weird to be excited about surgery, but maybe I'm not exactly excited about the surgery itself, maybe I'm excited about losing the weight and becoming the 'real' me again. Does anyone else have a fat personality and a skinny personality? My fat personality doesn't like to socialize, has no energy, is shy, emotionally sensitive, takes things too personally. My skinny personality is VERY high energy, extroverted, busy, confident.

I'm kind of looking forward to seeing the shocked look on people's faces, when they see the dramatic weight loss.

Or...maybe you are human. It is NEVER easy to lose a loved one. It sounds like you are taking good care of yourself, it was just a slip.

My name is Deb, I'm 5'2" and 250 lbs now, was 275, about 5 months ago. I have had a hard time maintaining a 'normal' weight, all my life. Two years ago, I started the process for bariatric surgery. Due to trouble affording co-pays and sleeve gastrectomy not being offered in my area, I did not have surgery. Now, sleeve is being done, insurance may not readily approve, but my surgeon sees that I have researched and am making an informed decision. I feel that a sleeve is the least risky. He is going to push the insurance to cover it, as I do have severe ulcerative colitis, under control with medication. He is going to say that there is a possibility, in the future, of having part of my colon removed, so bypass would be too risky. I have been eating healthier and losing weight, but really need the surgery as a boost to my progress, and help make the weight loss permanent. Looking through before/after pics brings tears to my eyes, thinking that will be me!! I can't wait to get back my energy, self confidence and the positive outgoing personality change that comes when I am thin.

Only 8 days out, AV80RnTX, How are you feeling?

I just got the call, surgery on January 23, 2012!! Start Pre-op diet January 8, 2 Protein shakes and 1 meal. Now I just hope there are no snowstorms that get in the way. Been experimenting with Protein Shakes, I really LOVE the EAS AdvantEdge carb control RTD. So I'm stocking up on that and some unflavored powder to mix with Crystal Light during the post surgery clear phase. Skinny me, Here I come, to stay!!

I am going for the sleeve and I have two concerns: The first is that the nutritionist has told me that for six days after surgery, I can only have Clear liquids such as Water and decaf tea, no 'clear' Protein drinks. All of my life, my body has had a strong need for protein. If I don't have enough protein, I become very weak, cold profuse sweating and sometimes pass out. Six days with no protein sounds un-doable. My second question is in regards to liquid intake. My body has also always required more liquid than alot of people that I know. I need to drink 12-24 oz. per hour, in order to not have a sudden crash feeling in which I need to lay down or sleep. I am told that I won't be able to drink more that 6 oz. per hour, less than half of what I need. I have had MANY (1hr-5hr) glucose tolerance tests, since the symptoms resemble hypoglycemia. During the tests I have had severe symptoms, but my glucose levels are normal. I also get symptoms similar to hypoglycemia after eating sugar or drinking juice on an empty stomach, so since childhood, I only have protein for Breakfast. Protein will sometimes stop the reaction after it has started. There have also been times that I have not recently eaten, when I feel a pain in my stomach (like I need to move my bowels) then quickly become soaked with sweat, dizzy and weak for about 10-15 minutes. Both of these have been happening for at least 35 years. Has anyone had these symptoms before/after sleeve gastrectomy? How can I get through 6 days of no protein? Will I adjust to less liquid? I want the sleeve VERY badly and don't want anything to get in the way, so any advice would help.