Kelso84

PS---the Unjury brand of protein shakes are also good, I've had vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, and they are all good.

I really don't like muscle milk. I had to drink muscle milk light pre-op and it was ok, but for some reason after surgery it tasted worse lol. In my bariatric "bible" we got in our pre-op class, we have a recipe for a home made protein shake:

1 packet sugar free carnation instant breakfast (you could also use regular, any flavor)

1 c non fat milk

1/3 c nonfat dehydrated milk (this adds the extra protein)

Shake up or mix until blended. They are pretty tasty, I usually get the rich chocolate flavor. The strawberry is also good. I only had to do the liquid pre op diet for 2 days, but I know its tough to get the shakes in. It is totally worth it, trust me! The carnation instant home made protein shakes are much better than the muscle milk, and you can also use warm milk, tastes just like hot chocolate. The total grams of protein in a home made shake if you use the above recipe is 21 grams. I'm not sure if you have to count grams of protein like I did or not, but I thought I'd list it anyway. Good luck with the pre-op liquids. Just remember, its all for a greater good!

I actually do feel that I am glad I did this. I know its going to be a long, hard road, but it will be worth it. At my pre-op appointment where they did my labs, I found out I had type II diabetes. I also was already on blood pressure meds for high BP, and had no clue before that appointment that I had diabetes. After surgery, they had to give me insulin the first day, but after that my blood sugar returned to normal and has been ever since surgery. I also went off my blood pressure meds three days before surgery and haven't had to go back on them. After my pain was under control, my blood pressure levels were normal and have been since then as well. That alone was worth it! I've been trying for almost two years to get my blood pressure under control. I know other benefits are coming with this surgery and they will come along with yours first. I remember I finally slept in my bed after about 2.5 weeks and was so happy because I wasn't sore. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Just remember why you did this and know the discomfort is only temporary.