becky444

I wouldn't get the Bariatric Advantage ones...I had to stop taking them because they were making me sick. They are really disgusting. Right now I'm taking Flintstones.

JenniJune, you should read Geneen Roth's Feeding the Hungry Heart. It is exactly about what you are talking about...that deprivation leads to more problems. It was a good read!

Mishy, I think that sometimes people should come off the liquid diet sooner than recommended. I'm not saying you should do this, but maybe talk to your doctor. I very slowly went into purees after 9 days on liquids, because I felt starving and sick all the time on liquids. When I added in small amounts of purees I felt so much better and started going 3 hours without feeling the need to eat. Everyone does heal differently, and I think we need to listen to our bodies. I remember craving so much during the liquid phase, but as I advanced through the diet the cravings have lessened because I am more satisfied with what I eat! Having some very thin mashed potatoes at 8 days out will surely be better for you (if your doctor approves) than cake and ice cream and will leave you feeling satisfied, not scared and guilty!

Mishy, I think that sometimes people should come off the liquid diet sooner than recommended. I'm not saying you should do this, but maybe talk to your doctor. I very slowly went into purees after 9 days on liquids, because I felt starving and sick all the time on liquids. When I added in small amounts of purees I felt so much better and started going 3 hours without feeling the need to eat. Everyone does heal differently, and I think we need to listen to our bodies. I remember craving so much during the liquid phase, but as I advanced through the diet the cravings have lessened because I am more satisfied with what I eat! Having some very thin mashed potatoes at 8 days out will surely be better for you (if your doctor approves) than cake and ice cream and will leave you feeling satisfied, not scared and guilty!

JenniJune, you should read Geneen Roth's Feeding the Hungry Heart. It is exactly about what you are talking about...that deprivation leads to more problems. It was a good read!

I was sleeved June 18th. 4 days out I think I'm doing really well. Pain is well controlled with the meds, no vomiting, and I'm happy with my 2oz of Protein Shake every 3-4 hours. The drain comes out on Monday, that will be nice!

Robin33, I just sent you a friend request on FB. Will you add me to the group please?

My surgery is also on June 18th. I also had 2 weeks of Protein Shakes, and I also cheated 4 times! 4 seems to be the winning number =) When I cheated I did try to have Protein only, but a couple of times I had a few carbs. From what other people said on the forums, the carbs are what we want to avoid. I think you will be fine, some people only do the shakes for 1 week, some even said just a few days pre-op! Now that we are so close, just don't do it again!!! We can do this =)

I'm June 18th! Just started my pre-surgical shake diet today. So far I'm pretty hungry about 2 hours after a shake, but I've been keeping really busy to keep my mind off it.

Hi all, my name is Becky, and I am scheduled to have the sleeve done June 18th. I'm super excited and super nervous! I have been considering bariatric surgery for a long time and finally took the plunge.

Hi all, my name is Becky, and I am scheduled to have the sleeve done June 18th. I'm super excited and super nervous! I have been considering bariatric surgery for a long time and finally took the plunge.