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Sounds yummie......I've started a file with recipes people have posted...........thank you for sharing!

congratulations!!!! So nice to hear @ five days you're doing so well. If you don't mind my asking, who did the surgery? I'm going with Dr. Floch out of Norwalk,....Yale would have been much closer.....but he came highly recommended by 2 people I know......plus...I know too many people at Yale, making it hard to keep this quiet LOL It's so nice your family was there to support you!

I've had a shaved ice machine laying around the house for years (someone gave it to me).....and I've finally taken it out....I saw a recipe online that used SF koolaid, water, and, no cal sweatener to make homemade SF syrup....not sure if this is a good thing for sleevers or not....

I'm preop with bad knees and can't do a treadmill....but what is GREAT if you have a Y or other gym with a pool is waterfit classes.....I can do anything in the water because the impact isn't there like it is on a treadmill.....we use foam noodles and barbells for various resistance/weight training.

Oh my goodness! What a difference 2 months can make! Thank you for sharing.

Nancy, welcome! Luckily the waiting is typically 2 weeks or less (they can have up to 30 days I think, but most are quicker to approve). Good luck!

PS My preop is all liquid.....If I am desperate enough for something to chew, I can use my ice shaver, pour SF syrup on it.....or protein drink.....

Your NUT or DR should have given you a list.....are you meeting with them b4 the liquid diet? Here's what I'll be doing....however, this is for someone with the 40-44 BMI range..... 6 Protein shakes (the goal here s 960 calories and 78g protein) Optional snacks: SF Jello, no added sugar popsicles, no cal flavored Water, herb tea, decaf coffee, crystal light, diet snapple, water, fruit-2-0, no cal iced tea, clear broth and non caloric sweeteners: splenda, equal, sweet & low, stevia/truvia Good luck! definitely ask your providers, because everyone is different.....best wishes --p

Your manager has never walked a mile in your shoes.....until he/she does, ignore that person's negative remarks.. My surgery is 8/6 and will officially start the liquid diet on Tuesday for 2 weeks (do you only have a one week liquid diet?) However, I have been purging the kitchen, and decided to start it a few days early...... MrsWynter, you'll be coming up soon! Good luck!

Ashlee, other than this, how have you been post op? How many days out are you? This is one situation I'm really not prepared for....Sounds like your BF is a keeper! Not every man would assist in the clean up.

Don't stress over it, plan for it . That's my new mantra LOL We had a wonderful lunch today, and I was thinking what would I have done differently if they had the luncheon next week as originally planned, during my pre=op diet?.....I would have had a shake before I left the office, and ordered a clear soup, just drink the broth and as a backup, bring a bouillon cube and ask for a cup of tea....and use it for my bouillon instead.....if that's what I had to do..... I really didn't have much notice of the surgery, and don't have time to plan for a food funeral. LOL To be honest, I think that would set me up for failure...I have 3 days left before I go all liquids...so I am making the best choices I can whatever circumstances I find myself in this weekend....may even go all liquids tomorrow. Shocking, I know LOL. I thought I wanted Chinese one day this week, but it didn't happen, and honestly, I don't see it happening---and I'm good with that It is H-O-T! for dinner, I just wanted something cold...still experimenting with protein powders....mixed a scoop of syntax nectar wild cherry protein powder with 4 oz of water with a stick blender.....then poured it over shaved ice......it was nothing like a sno cone, and I could only use 1/2 the drink, but it was cold, crunchy, wild cherry, and pretty yummie.....(someone gave me an ice shaver years ago, and I never knew what to do with it....now I know LOL) Right now a small batch of stew is simmering so it can be frozen for hubby.....he won't tell me what he wants while I'm on clear liquids post op (I told him I'm not cooking that week)....so I'm making what I want him to eat, and if he doesn't like it, well hopefully he'll have learned a lesson LOL Good night everyone....be good....

Welcome! The folks on here are terrific! I really enjoyed this post on attitude, his message is good for everyone: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/87330-attitude-your-secret-weapon/page__hl__attitude this is my plan for the 2 week pre-op diet: understand it fully, make sure all ques. are answered...have everything in the home....make sure there is no excuse that could possibly set yourself up for failure....my day is unpredictable, so I will be sure to have plenty of shakes/water for the day in a cooler whenever I leave the house probably a little militant, but it troubles me when I read about people not following the pre-op diet 100%....logically, it doesn't make any sense...even worse, I'm scared that I'll find myself in the same boat.... I've purged my cabinets of anything I won't use post-op....setting up an area just for the 2 week stuff...food I have to have for hubby will be out of my sight.... Welcome!

Wow! 2 months! You know, I was a little surprised I didn't have to wait longer.....I figured I had more time--but feeling very grateful for the 8/6 date... I've been playing with protein drinks for awhile now...I don't have enough time for a food funeral LOL If I do anything, I may have a meal with Chinese food...I've heard sometimes it doesn't agree post WLS.....not always a healthy choice anyway, so not a big loss LOL

August 6th

You both look great!

Is it possible to bring or pick up an inexpensive foam cooler or even a soft sided collapsible one?...keep a few things in it with ice in your room? The foam coolers keeps the ice much better and typically doesn't leak. I have a small soft sided insulated tote.....got it at a grocery store last month and it's cute.....I bring it to the office with my refrigerated RTD Protein shakes, have my wallet/phone in the outer pocket, and everyone assumes it's a purse, and it comes in different sizes, and there are some that just look like a tote bag.

I feel like I'm nesting.... I've been deciphering everything I eat---haven't had a soda in months....went to a bar last night and didn't drink. I've been making my pantry a sleeve friendly environment LOL Pulling out clothing from the attic and getting rid of anything I wouldn't wear even if it did fit AND organizing it all. (I'm not an organizer, so that's HUGE) I haven't done a food funeral, but I've told hubby if he wants to go for dinner,this is the time to do it.....I've been trying to prepare him for this as well. anyone else? What do you find you're doing? (besides getting the appropriate pre-op diet and post op necessities)

I was told for stage five and beyond 60-80g protein...but I'm 5'1", perhaps being tall, your body will require more[?] BUT if you are unsure, you should ask your NUT or DR....best wishes!

Thank you for posting that.....when I get on the loser's bench, I'm sitting next to mparkersmith and going to her house for dinner LOL

Thank you for that, TammyLynn! Glad to here it's going so well. Thanks!

After my last NUT appointment was done, it took 2 weeks to get approved, and I was able to get a surgery date just 20 days after that.............My doctor's office said usually they book 4 weeks out....guess I caught a little break...good luck! Those 6 months will be up before you know it. Good luck!

Thanks....still can't believe it LOL

You'd have to check your policy (call up your ins. co. and ask what is required)....I had the 3 visit requirement....some folks have 6......good luck!

Just got my date yesterday, and I've been wired....didn't sleep last night.....another 8/6 date here....Too funny about the chairs.....we just bought a couple of chairs for our patio......and I was afraid my big behind wouldn't fit LOL

I don't know HOW I missed this wonderful post.....I just learned I start my preop diet in 5 days and needed to see this...............many thanks for this post.......