browniejan

I go everyday and get a Gladiator from Smoothie King. They are so much better than ones made at home and have 45 grams of protein. I do them in 3 sessions. the last part i usually put in the freezer and eat right before bed like ice cream (frozen)

There is also a cheescake flavor in the sugar free instant pudding.

I make the Jello sugar free instant Chocolate pudding and add a scoop of protein to it. It takes care of my sweet tooth and my NUT is the one who suggested it.

I feel great. Gettinng ready to go home.

I have to be there at 10:30. Hope all goes well for you Aquevedo92.

Good luck to all of us tomorrow. May God guide the doctors hands sure and true and pray that the pain is light or non-existant for all of us!. Speedy recovery to all.

There's going to be a bunch of us that day. One more day to get through. Glad I'm working. I don't think I could stand all day not busy. And again GOOD LUCK FOR ALL OF US!!!!

Me too on the 16th. I ordered one container of each of the unjury protein powders after nutritionist gave me samples to try. I also bought every flavor of unsweetened jello they had and several flavors for water, even though I love water. My daughter has helped me so much since she has already been through it 4 years ago. She was sleeved and lost 165 pounds in about 2 years. I really like the unjury chicken soup flavored protein drink because it's one you drink warm. I took one whole cabinet for my drink stuff. When you get to mushy or purreed if you do mashed potatoes use beef or chicken instead of water or milk. adds flavor. Good luck everyone and if we don't talk again before, catch you over the weekend or next week and we can share stories!

Thank you so much for sharing. Makes me feel good. You look great.

You'll do fine. This time tomorrow it will be over and you on the road to recovery.

Since I live about 90 miles from hospital I really hope it is 2 nights, just in case. Insurance approved 2 if needed. I get sleeved Thursday and I'm floating on air. So So excited to begin this leg of the journey. Good luck all you sleevers coming up.

It should be easy to put me to sleep. I'm so excited, I'm not sleeping much. Too much going on in my head.

Congrats to all you new sleevers. I'll join next week!! Hope I do as well!

Hi Tiff, My surgery is next week, but my daughter had hers 4 years ago. About the 3rd week she was hunting things she could eat. Now she eats whatever she wants. My dr gave me a list of things to buy before the surgery to have at home when I got there. Beside the scripts for nausea and spasms, he said to get tylenol gel caps Imodium, Gas-X or Mylecon (chewable or liquid, and Milk of Magnesia.Hope this helps

I'm May 16th too.

Seminar 2/13 1st appt in surgeons office 2/25/13 testing, testing, more testing. Ins approval, surgery 5/16. So 3 months for me.

I'm May 16 here in Louisiana

Congrats!! Way to go!

I went to seminar in January, where I met my surgeon. They got approval from insurance co with a list of tests. I had already done a year of weight management through my work, Had major blood work and had psyche consult and testing, my cardiologist had to approve and sleep study. Then dr sent everything to ins. got approval. saw dr again to sign conscents and set date. i go 5/16

I think if doing or not doing something would prevent a person from having the surgery theywould make sure it was understood before hand. I was suggested a diet a month ago but it wasn't in stone that I had to follow. I was told to do the best I can to try to shrink liver some. I have a for sure 1 day liquid diet before that I know I have to follow or I won't be able to have the surgery at the scheduled time. That I will definetly do.

This is an awesome blog. You really hit the nail on the head about the commercials. When I had my blood work the tech said she had the same dr as I have do her surgery. She lost 100 lbs and admitted that she had gained 60 back because she loved junk food. I sure wouldn't go through this if I wasn't dedicated enough to carry through with the program. She said she can eat 1/2 bag of chips, wait a couple of hours and eat the other half. She seemed to think it was funny. My daughter had the sleeve 4 years ago weighed 335 going in and lost 165 pounds and has kept it off. She is my inspiration and main support other than hubby. She goes with me to appts and knows what questions to ask. Surgery 5/16/13. I am so ready for this journey. Good luck to all sleevers.

I'm Jan (browniejan) and I just got scheduled for May 16th. I also am so excited. My insurance approved me after sleep study, psyche consult and testing, and my cardiologist approval. I had already done a year of supervised weight management through my employer and it was excepted. I started gaining weight about 17 years ago when I weighed a nice 123, but had a complete hysterectomy. Last year I was at 235. Now I'm at 214, with 38.5 BMI. I have high cholosterol, Mitral Valve Prolapse with an irregular hearbeat. Some mild Coronary Artey Disease, and sleep apnea. I am also 63 years old. I am not anxious at all. My daughter had sleeve 4 years ago so i have 1st hand knowledge of what to expect, even though I may not have same journey as she did. She lost half her body weight during the first 2 years and 325/160 and has done an amazing job keeping it off. I have been on extra protein for ot ona month and just ordered a supply for after the surgery. Glad I've found someone going at the same time. I entered info about my surgery date but it's not showing on upcoming surgeries list. Good luck and if you want to chat, just holler.