patsy1947

most important now is your Protein shakes and Water , you can also have broth and sugar free Jello which also is considered fluids and remember to sip, and go slowly

2 weeks out probaly 2 or 3 protein shakes( i use premier protein) water ,water,water,, broth,diet gelatin or crystal light

i too am always cold.. i use to be the one who was never cold.. i mentioned it to my doctor and he said that is one of the most complaint he hears. and its normal i am 4 weeks post and it is getting better.

yes i tried them good but i can't eat nuts yet. so don't think i got much Protein from them only i month post so the nuts were wasted.

Hi i was sleeved feb 18 feel real good and best thing i did i am still on stage 3 diet but doing well can ,t believe how little i can eat and that i am not even hungry my family are really supportive and even lost some weight there selfs. walking is all i can do right now i have lost 34lbs so far . have a lot more to lose but i will do it. good luck and good health to all

i also have had a problen with the Protein drinks but then my son bought me a magic bullut its like a small blender, any way i put my premier Protein shake in it with a few ice cubes , blend it up and when i am done its like a choc milk shake and it seems to even taste better.. also the liquid Protein you can use it to make sugar free Jello instead of the Water..another way to get in protein..

like you i was scared to death my surgery was the 18th of Feb. yes the pre is a little difficult but just keep thinking how long it has taken you to get this far, and few more weeks and your new life begins.. the operation wasnt as bad or pain ful as i expected. and the post operation diet is fine because you arent hungry.. may sound strange but you really arent hungry . i have lost 35lbs so far.. just remember to drink plenty of fluids, and walk walk walk you will do fine..

not too bad

mac soft is anything that you dont have to chew but not as soft as puree

the best thing is what we call a slider its a mixture of warm prune juice with butter and milk of mag believe me it will work..

im 16 days post and only difficulties i have had was heartburn.. the whole operation and after was a lot easier then i expected. feel good except for still a little sore on side where stomach came out..

wow steve your post could have been written be me. everything you wrote happened to me . im 3 weeks out now and doing better but left side where the stomach came out still little sore, hope you are feeling better..

how true

i am 2 week post and i ask the doctor to day at my appointment about swimming ,, he said best to wait till all scabs have healed and disapeared,,especally if its in a public pool

i think the pre-op is the worse.. i an 2 weeks post. and its been easier then i thought so far. not a bit hungry, i am still on Water and Protein shakes tomorrow i have my dr appointment and move up to the next step in food..i would have never believed i would ever stop thinking of whati would eat for my next meal but food isn't my life any more. and for the first time i dont care about food.

i think the gas pains are the worse had my sleeve the 18th of feb and the center of my chest feels like a heart attack some times yuk

HI TTC2U . I HAVE DR BURBEE TOO MY SURGERY IS FEB 18. ON MY PRE OP DIET WHICH ISN 'T TOO BAD. GLAD YOU ARE FEELING OK .

im on day 2 of my pre diet, i guess i am lucky i can have 2 Protein shakes and 1 1,000 cal meal a day mostly meat veg and some fruit my surgery is feb 18

i am from tucson az having my sleeve done on feb 18th dr burbee is my doctor.

was going to have the lap band but now having the sleeve. i have so much weight to lose that doctor said sleeve would be better.

hi i live in tucson az will be having my surgery on the 18th of feb. cant wait, im a little scared and alse excited its been a long road to this surgery a whole year of appointments.. but now its really going to happen. patsy

i did the same thing as soon as i found out my insurance was going to cover the lab band i started eating and gaining more weight. then i sat down and said i m spending time and money i have to do something. so i bought some replace ment protein power and said one meal a day i am going to eat healthy. so when i get up i have a protein shake and a banana, and i noticed it kept me full for a long time.. i got a bag and starting throwing un healthy stuff in to it and sent it to my sons house. out of sight out of mind (almost). i try to lay off carbs and sweets.. which is hard l love my carbs.. its only been a few days but i know its helping some.. i m afraid when its time for my pre diet i won t be able to do it so this is like a practice.. my first doctor appointment is june 12 do don't know when i will have the lab band done yet but soon i hope since i dont have to have the 6 month diet thing first. try doing what i did and good luck.. your not alone

yes bariatric advantage i have tried them and they are really good the single envalopes are i think 2 something for one and they also have single serving bottles of ready to shake too just add water and shake, i like them because i can take anywhere and just add water and i have my meal. and there not bad tasting either

congratulation on your banding, glad you are doing ok cant wait for mine, a little worried but excited take care every day will get better.

jourdyn how are you feeling:? at last i heard from the dr. office Fri. and will be meeting with my doctor for the first visit. on June 12 cant wait. jourdyn i'm glad for you and i hope you are feeling ok and doing well.