Truckerchic

I was all set for the sleeve right up til my consult. My doctor told me pros and cons most of which I knew and said its up to me ...why I changed to RNY ..first after watching sleeved friends on MFP still able to eat sweets and fried fattin foods up to 1200 cal of these made me have a heart to heart with myself...I need full restriction! Other factor I have a friend that has the sleeve and is now going for Rny next month, why go thru this more than once. Like they say why have hamburger gen you can have prime rib lol good luck on which ever you choose!

I have 10 days til I start my pro op ...im right there with ya! Enjoy

I have 10 days til I start my pro op ...im right there with ya! Enjoy

Awesome job...congrats!

Awesome job...congrats!

Have you tried a Vitamin mix to add to your Water? Check out Celebrate vitamins they have a drink powder just for the month after surgery and it includes your Calcium..im pre op until end of month but I use them now just because it taste good

Have you tried a Vitamin mix to add to your Water? Check out Celebrate Vitamins they have a drink powder just for the month after surgery and it includes your calcium..im pre op until end of month but I use them now just because it taste good

When using unflavored you probably want to add it to thinks with a stronger flavor..but I dont notice much of a change. You dont want to heat protein above 140 because it will start to clump.

Have you gotten an unflavored Protein powder to add to recipes and things like Soups? There is a pretty good chicken Soup protein on

Quest bars can be found at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe, the others at Walmart in the diet and protein drink section or grocery store in the health food section

Everyone has different taste so its a matter of trying...a lot of people love Quest bars which nutrition wise are the best..I dont like them..I like power crunch bars but not the highest protein but better than a cookie lol think thin are yummy and premiere protein are pretty good at 30 grams of pro

Wow you look awesome!

Biotin is said to help prevent hair loss...it is also in most multivitamins and some people chose to take an additional supplement

I have final pre op appt October 8, start my 2 week liquid diet on October 16 which I am well stock up for and October 30 is the big day..although im still waiting for something to go wrong but staying positive and fingers crossed...good luck to all!

Disregard the total lean its a protein blend not isolate but I am going to use it for my liquid pre op next month lol

GNC has that Total Lean products well they have a pumpkin spice protein shake I should have picked it up but didnt..think im going to go back and get it this week!

Congrats..great loss! As long as your hitting your protein goals and following you diet sheet good for you. Remember if something doesn't sit well now try again later on. have you tried vitamin water or skinny water? Im still pre op but I find crystal light to sweet I end up doubling the water..but skinny water and vitamin water zero is not to sweet adds a little change to my day. good luck on your journey

Im a truck driver so eating out is part of my life, but most places will really work with you, im still pre op but I make choices as if post just not always smaller servings lol...my favorite is Popeye's I get naked (no coating just spice).mild tenders and green beans...subway I get egg whites slice of cheese and bacon no bread..I also order off the senior or kids menu and just tell them I dont want a big meal and they have no problem

Rant away, I feel you but your doing great. I have had to do a 6 month program and lose 30lbs but because of one thing or another on their end it has now been 9 months..I got my surgery date this week for Oct 30 (not getting fully excited until im going under) so my 6 month deal will be almost a year but im just keeping my eye on the prize and do my best everyday. Hang in there and this is the time to find new ways to handle stress because surgery wont take that out of our lives. Good luck, hugs.

Hello all! I just got my date yesterday Oct 30! Happy halloween to me ha, so excited! I have been doing my 6 month program since january lol im so ready to get this done and move on to the next leg of my journey!

Im very excited, I have wanted this since 2005 I have researched it so much I could have taught my classes lol im just happy to see an end coming! I have been going back and forth on RNY or the sleeve so will see when I talk to surgeon. I use mfp also my user name is truckerchic