Joni

Regarding Protein To Go, I also wanted to do some research as I was suspicious. Although the ingredient facts were difficult to find on the website, I did find Nutritional Facts in fine print at the bottom of the page, as well as the label when clicking on individual products. I was still uncertain as to what all that was, so I checked with the bariatric nutritionist at the University of Michigan where I am having my surgery. She told me it is a very good source of protein in the product and to go ahead and use it; and it is also sugar free. I haven't tried it, as on the website you have to buy a quantity, but will definitely pick one up at Walgreen's to try. I am very interested in the small size for postop.

My preop diet will be for 14 days. Besides Protein drinks, things allowed are SF Jello and SF/FF pudding, V8 or tomato juice, 1/2 cup of cream of wheat or oatmeal, 6 oz. Dannon Light and Fit yogurt or Greek plain yogurt, and 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. If after 115 grams protein is consomed for the day, we are still hungry, raw vegetables (listed below) are allowed. We can use plain Greek yogurt with Mrs. Dash mixed in for a dip. Vegetables allowed are cucumber, celery, broccoli, gr. pepper, gr. Beans, spinach, lettuce, kale, zucchini, green onion, cauliflower, onions, radishes, or mushrooms. That's it. Nothing more. This is from the University of Michigan.

Thank you! I'm going to look at them all. But no, I'm having surgery here in good old Michigan.

Whose video are you talking about? Can you tell me where to find it? I'd like to see it too. Thanks!

Congrats! Glad you're doing good. Keep those updates coming!!

Did you try the Light - which is the one recommended? I am told it is very different than the regular.

I've been thinking about her and wondering too. Can't wait to hear. ChaCha - how are you?!!

Hi All - I am preop and trying out Protein powders and ready-to-drink (RTD) protein beverages. I have now tried 3 RTD's. 1. Pure Protein - chocolate. Meijer's - First sip I thought it was okay. Second sip - not so good. Kind of chalky. Bad after taste. This is a NO for me. 2. MET-Rx Protein Plus RTD 51 - Frosty Chocolate - Meijer's/Vitamin Shoppe. 15 oz (BIG)/240 cal/2 gm fat/51 protein. This was good. No aftertaste. No medicine or creepy taste. Thicker consistency, almost too thick, but was good on ice. The guy from the Vitamin Shoppe said his all-time fav RTD is the Chocolate Peanut Butter; he said it tastes like ice cream. I believe him. And I know the body can absorb only so much protein at one time, but those containers are large, and if you sip on one for HOURS AND HOURS.....your body WILL absorb the 51 grams right? My postop goal will be 70 gm of protein a day, so 1-1/2 cans from morning to night would do it - that is if I wanted to?! 3. Muscle Milk Light - Chocolate - Meijer's. 8.25 oz/100 cal/2.5 gm fat/15 gm protein. Lactose and sugar free. Comes in carton with straw to take on the go. This was very good. Easy to drink. Definitely want to try the vanilla. That's it for now. I got my order in of 13.00 Sample Pack of nectar, Assortment of different flavors. Don't know if I want to try yet...:-)

Thank you so much for the website - I ordered from them. Actually website listed a phone number to call. I received the sample pack today so it took only a few days to get here. Haven't tried any yet but am excited I have them for preop diet in a couple weeks. Other sites were more money and charged shipping. This one did not.

I just went to nutrition class and heard about all about protein drinks. I tried the Muscle Milk Light (must be the Light). It comes in ready to drink cartons and contains no milk or sugar. In 8.25 ounces, there are 15g of protein and 100 calories. I tried the chocolate, and it wasn't the greatest but very doable. I will be stocking up on a few of these myself. Good luck!

YEAH!!! Great news. Good for you, happy to hear it.

Caradina - Wishing you fast and easy recovery. Congratulations!! Keep us posted, love to hear all of it. Hugs - Joni

Thanks - I love to hear about the journey. Sounds like you're doing great. Keep us posted.

Oh ChaCha, how exciting!!! Good luck to you. I think you have the right idea for today, keep busy... I'll be following you and can't wait to hear everything! Your DH is a sweetie to be there for you.

I'm still preop but I was told in preop nutrition class that chicken can be one of the hardest things to get down. Postop, I will have to be on full liquids for 2 weeks, pureed for 2 weeks (like baby food stage 1 and 2), and then soft foods for 2 weeks before trying a regular diet. I don't know much but maybe you chose the wrong things to try and eat at first? Hope this might help. Hang in there!

When I look at my list of friends - everyone has a green box by their pic and there is a number inside. What does that number mean? Thanks

Just went to nutrition class yesterday. Preop we cannot have thinned mashers but postop they are allowed in full liquid diet. They said to use the box type because those are easier to thin than regular. Hope this helps.

oh and thanks everyone for posting answer. I love it!!! And Ooops I WILL be sure to post the NSV when I can cross my legs again!!!

omg - I thought the same thing! I'm thinking geez why don't you change your medical person if they are such a NUT! Figured that one out on my own though!! lol.

I've looked around but can't find what this means. Is there a place where I can find the abbreviations used on this site?

Hi - Good luck to you. I'm set for 4/23 surgery. I too have struggled with who/who not to tell, especially some in my family who will try to talk me out of it and think I've lost my mind. And I've been told by some medical professionals that I carry my weight well and don't look like what I weigh. Um, thanks? My joints know. I'm so glad to have found this site and all the support here.

Checkin' off the "gotta do's" and you're getting closer!!! Congrats!

Your story hit a nerve with me, and a memory came back. I am preop right now, surgery date is tentatively 4/23 - my husband was sleeved March 2011. Anyway, 3 years ago this August was my 25th wedding anniversary. The family was planning a party for us. They decided to do an outside event. As soon as I heard that, I got anxiety. Being the center of attention, in the heat, with all my fatness on display? I would be a sweaty mess. I couldn't do it. No thank you. I came up with an idea - I told everyone we really didn't want a party and that my husband was taking me away for a long weekend in celebration. We did go away overnight, but that wasn't the point. I really wanted a party. My fat stole from me what would have been a wonderful moment in my life yet again. I'm so done. Thank you for reminding me that I am absolutely 100% doing the right thing.

What an inspiration! Congrats to you!

Well Rhap, since I'm new and preop, I don't know much - but I do have my husband who is 1-year postop to tell you about. He has lost 100 pounds, but could have lost much, much more by now. I must admit, I wasn't much help to him this past year but little by little he increased his eating. He has a real sweet tooth, and he indulges. He has definitely stalled in loss and routinely regrets "eating too much" and too fast.I can see he could easily start to gain again at this rate. I can see how this surgery can be undone and am afraid for him. Hopefully, once I have the sleeve next month, he will get back on track with me. My advice to you is not to beat you down, but just warn you - be very, very careful with what you are doing. You know you can, you came this far not to undo it.