ElginChris

The best advice i can give is to space out your Protein even throughout the day... Every 3 hours, it really helps curb hunger.

I just started my liquid diet as well and I did a couple of things that I think will help.
1 - stop caffeine use a few weeks before.. Why? If you drink a lot of coffee, soda, etc. the withdrawal can be pretty harsh. Its hard enough to not eat let alone face withdrawal symptoms.
2 - start drink a shake or 2 a day in advance. It gives you time to adjust to the consistency and flavor of the shakes. Are they too thick? Too thin? Do you need to add sweetener or no? Try some different recipes. Make shake combinations you can enjoy a bit. I have 5 or 6 i like, so i can have variety at least.
Again, this process is hard enough, why wouldnt you make it easier.
Hope this helps

Sorry sent it before i was done.
Since you have this wonderful opportunity to restart, why are you basing your diet/nutrition on your old philosophies that really only assisted you enough to maintain a weight that you felt the need to have WLS?
Work the program, lose some weight, get healthier. You will have plenty of time to figure out your diet as you go,
This isnt meant to be a flame... I just think you are wasting a great opportunity to improve your health...

I read your post and kind if wonder why you arent just working your program and getting healthy !!
Your body just went through major surgery, it takes time to heal, time to stabilize and you are basically ignoring the advice of a professional whom you chose, who hopefully has a proven track record of success, and has a lot more experience at this process than you?
You have been given a chance to restart your life again, at least in terms of nutrition and possibly body weight.

You are all midgets!!!!
Hope you get better news from your surgeon!!!

Congratz!!!

Sorry sent it before i was done.
Since you have this wonderful opportunity to restart, why are you basing your diet/nutrition on your old philosophies that really only assisted you enough to maintain a weight that you felt the need to have WLS?
Work the program, lose some weight, get healthier. You will have plenty of time to figure out your diet as you go,
This isnt meant to be a flame... I just think you are wasting a great opportunity to improve your health...

I read your post and kind if wonder why you arent just working your program and getting healthy !!
Your body just went through major surgery, it takes time to heal, time to stabilize and you are basically ignoring the advice of a professional whom you chose, who hopefully has a proven track record of success, and has a lot more experience at this process than you?
You have been given a chance to restart your life again, at least in terms of nutrition and possibly body weight.

Sorry sent it before i was done.
Since you have this wonderful opportunity to restart, why are you basing your diet/nutrition on your old philosophies that really only assisted you enough to maintain a weight that you felt the need to have WLS?
Work the program, lose some weight, get healthier. You will have plenty of time to figure out your diet as you go,
This isnt meant to be a flame... I just think you are wasting a great opportunity to improve your health...

Not to derail or anything.. did someone set up a Private Facebook page for us November peeps? I try looking and cant find the info... If anyone could help, I would appreciate it...

My name is Chris.. I am 6'4" and weigh 490

My name is Chris.. I am 6'4" and weigh 490

My name is Chris.. I am 6'4" and weigh 490

Nov 4th here.. Elk Grove, ill

same as you Diesel!!!

Nov 4th here.. Elk Grove, ill

Got some good news yesterday, I was approved by my insurance for the surgery!!!
I was excited but something also hit home... this is going to happen and happen soon(ish). My surgery date won't be set till I get cleared by pulmonary, that appointment is this week, I am shooting for November 1st.
For those wondering I have BCBS Illinois. It was submitted 9/17 and approved 9/23. There was no 6 month diet required. But my understanding is my plan supported surgery for BMI's over 40 or 35-40 with 2 or more co-morbidities.

Got some good news yesterday, I was approved by my insurance for the surgery!!!
I was excited but something also hit home... this is going to happen and happen soon(ish). My surgery date won't be set till I get cleared by pulmonary, that appointment is this week, I am shooting for November 1st.
For those wondering I have BCBS Illinois. It was submitted 9/17 and approved 9/23. There was no 6 month diet required. But my understanding is my plan supported surgery for BMI's over 40 or 35-40 with 2 or more co-morbidities.

Me too!!! grats to us both!!

Me too!!! grats to us both!!

Got some good news yesterday, I was approved by my insurance for the surgery!!!
I was excited but something also hit home... this is going to happen and happen soon(ish). My surgery date won't be set till I get cleared by pulmonary, that appointment is this week, I am shooting for November 1st.
For those wondering I have BCBS Illinois. It was submitted 9/17 and approved 9/23. There was no 6 month diet required. But my understanding is my plan supported surgery for BMI's over 40 or 35-40 with 2 or more co-morbidities.

Me too!!! grats to us both!!

Got some good news yesterday, I was approved by my insurance for the surgery!!!
I was excited but something also hit home... this is going to happen and happen soon(ish). My surgery date won't be set till I get cleared by pulmonary, that appointment is this week, I am shooting for November 1st.
For those wondering I have BCBS Illinois. It was submitted 9/17 and approved 9/23. There was no 6 month diet required. But my understanding is my plan supported surgery for BMI's over 40 or 35-40 with 2 or more co-morbidities.

Got some good news yesterday, I was approved by my insurance for the surgery!!!
I was excited but something also hit home... this is going to happen and happen soon(ish). My surgery date won't be set till I get cleared by pulmonary, that appointment is this week, I am shooting for November 1st.
For those wondering I have BCBS Illinois. It was submitted 9/17 and approved 9/23. There was no 6 month diet required. But my understanding is my plan supported surgery for BMI's over 40 or 35-40 with 2 or more co-morbidities.

Me too!!! grats to us both!!