Jen - a work in progress

How far post op are you? I'm wondering how long after surgery before I can try red meats again....

I'm the 23rd too! I feel the exact same way and it's perfectly normal lol

I'm allowed some veggies with my preop diet. Veggie salads, California mix, broccoli, green beans, carrots, etc...

Hands down the best response! Very funny, yet very true. Lol!

I'll have to take it as well. I'm now thinking about checking the cost so I don't run into sticker shock after my surgery Oct 23rd.

This list was created by @chellede The link can be found in her signature I believe. The thread can be found as follows... Gastric Sleeve Surgery (GSS) Forum Basics for GSS Beginners PRE-Operation GSS Questions & Answers Newbie looking for Oct Sleevers! Here is the original post but it has been updated a few times since. Okay you awesome sleevers ! Here's a list of everyone who posted their surgery date and their location. Lots of people on the same days ! If any of the data is a mistake, let me know. We can also tag those we haven't heard from on the 1st or 2nd and see how they are doing. I know a lot of us are nervous, excited, and scared.. and also happy for spelmanite10 for the surgery on the 1st ! We are all in this together ! We have a good group of people here. 10/1 - spelmanite10 10/1 - EndlezzPozzibilities - North Carolina 10/1 - joyful0402 10/1 - Pennyface 10/1 - trisey 10/1 - genniexfresh 10/1 - JenW~79 - Texas 10/1 - Lin1738 10/1 - kmuecke 10/1 - tardis76 - Massachusets 10/1 - Me on the list - Texas 10/2 - jmsgal - Chicago 10/2 - kccat3594 - New York 10/3 - jazzymom17 - Virginia 10/3 - unkowns 10/3 - BigMAlways - Massachusetts 10/4 - nikkydizzle - lives in Africa / surgery in England 10/6 - lisam495 - 10/6 - ljbobcat - Tiawana 10/6 - kelew39 - Louisiana 10/6 - Tee's new life - New York 10/6 - Queenz_Cece 10/6 - orrio82 - New York 10/6 - Sleeveme61 - California 10/6 - It_only_gets_better - California 10/6 - itsjessica - California 10/6 - robga999 10/6 - FilthAngel86 10/7 - AmyinNC - North Carolina 10/7 - Dana875 - North Carolina 10/7 - Biz 10/8 - Peekboo - Virginia 10/8 - leenieceymic1 10/8 - mwill68 - New Jersey 10/8 - larissanicole - New York 10/8 - Sistersuz - Florida 10/8 - Kcameron1 - Australia 10/8 - pbake01 - Ohio 10/8 - Pulelehua - Oklahoma 10/9 - marcasla - Washington 10/9 - stephaniegencs 10/9 - Disneymomx2 10/10 - 4EverChang'nSpy - Texas 10/10 - naan 10/10 - mnmlst 10/10 - akflatt1986 - Kentucky 10/12 - kim74951 - Oklahoma 10/13 - Livelaughlove2014 - Tijuana 10/13 - babybearsmum - Texas (from OK) 10/13 - friejenn - Idaho 10/13 - BP'sMamaG - South Carolina 10/14 - Marielbx 10/14 - lovelytrl - Louisiana 10/14 - chellede - Texas 10/14 - shmeyers - Indiana 10/14 - Angie413 10/14 - fosho1976 - Ohio 10/14 - jab315 - New York 10/14 - Kpar909956 - Tennessee 10/15 - shrinkingjill - Pennsylvania 10/15 - catinthehat 10/15 - apeters9284 - Texas 10/15 - groomergirl - Texas 10/15 - Samiuah Octavia Garnes 10/15 - OnePhatWhoDat - Tennesse 10/16 - ToMissKA - Australia 10/16 - athomas125 - South Carolina 10/17 - Kathy812 - Illinois 10/17 - sportymommy95 10/20 - laynie427 - Colorado 10/20 - Smiling Panda - New Jersey 10/20 - Kya Wolf - North Carolina 10/21 - FireWife678 - Iowa 10/21 - krimrod 10/21 - manibeaux - Mexico 10/22 - Vsglady - Maryland 10/22 - Monasongbird_38 - Georgia 10/23 - Jen - a work in progress - Wisconscin 10/24 - librarianlk - Alaska 10/25 - tiffin-scott 10/27 - kelliebell1973 - Mexico 10/28 - pink1028 - New York 10/28 - readyforitnow - North Carolina 10/28 - sschoch 10/29 - Lazy_Lilly 10/29 - Skinnyme45 10/29 - reeny 10/29 - Stephanie Kandace - New York Waiting for Date JerzyTomato74 - New Jersey jessiquoi - Maryland paigecoop - Gendy - Iowa lindalue - Minnesota hogman - New Jersey CherokeeGirl - Arizona zcortes21 - Delaware veronicalynnnnnnn RedDirtRoads Soontobeskinny2014 downsizingdarby dogloverlosingit - Iowa candicanec - Maryland poginut Changed to November happymama2014 - California

Thanks! I could use the ski jacket and the 2 lighter weight ones. I know the post office has those flat rate boxes. I'm not sure of they all would fit in one of those though, I don't remember how big they get. Please let me know, how much and I'll send it to you. Thanks again!

I thought I commented on here before but I don't see it lol. Anyhow. I'm interested in your winter coats! Do you have any pics of them that you can post or email me? Would you be willing to ship them? I live in Wisconsin, 53227 zip code. How much do you think shipping would cost me? Thanks! You can message me here or at norestrictions08@gmail.com

Awesome job!!! Keep it up!! Also.... Where did you find that graphic at? That's neat!

I'm sure any sudden changes to your diet will make your body react in one way or another. When I've gone on restricted diets in the past, it took a few days for my body to stop arguing with me and just go with it. Your surgery is tomorrow, which will be here before you know it! Stay strong!! You can do it! And you're doing the right thing to keep busy and distracted. Maybe you can ask ur doc for an anti-nausea med or something, but with it only being a few more hours before surgery they might not want you taking any. It never hurts to ask tho. Best of luck to you! You're almost there

We have the same date! I need to keep track of everyone on the 23rd lol

I would keep going with protein as well. Most of my material will give a range of protein but then it says or more. ie: 60-75 grams or more.

You can try the Android app in Google Play called Bariatric Timer.

Mine is the day after yours. I have my pre-op class on the 9th and Pre-admission testing on the 14th.

Darn it!! Looks like I missed out

Where are you having your surgery? It almost sounds like you weren't given any direction or pre and post op information and directions. Is that the case? You should have discussed your plans and goals with your surgeon and nutritionist already prior to being scheduled.

Hmmm... I thinking maybe just yours BUT now I want to ask my doc to do the same lol. I work in the medical field and don't get grossed out by that kind of stuff. It would be cool to see how much is removed. More importantly!! I'm glad to hear everything is going well and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Congrats! Hope you have a speedy recovery

Thanks! I'll check them out

These are sample meal plans they gave me for my preop diet, Stage 1 postop - 2 wk pureed, Stage 2 postop - weeks 3-4 mechanical soft, and Stage 3

I'm in the US, but my program is similar to yours, with the exception of the time line for introducing different consistency of foods. They want us to get in at least 60 grams of protein a day. One meal should take 45 mins to eat or we're eating too fast. They want milk as a snack for added protein between meals and drinking water for the 2-3 hours between meals and Snacks. Protein is eating first before anything else to make sure you get your protein in before getting full. When I get back home I'll try to post some of the sample meal plans they gave me and options for protein intake.

Where did you find liquid biotin? I can only find chewable but I think the liquid would be a lot better since it wouldn't have all the additives. I have been so bust at work I haven't had a chance to call my surgeon's office about it.

My surgeon advised against protein shakes all together. He doesn't want you drinking you calories and a lot of protein shakes have so many additive and fillers your body doesn't need and are counterproductive to having surgery. My pre op diet is more of a healthy one high in protein and low in carbs, sugar, and fat. Post op diet is pureed for 2 weeks, then fork smashable for 2 weeks, and then chewing foods if tolerable. The only Protein powder they recommended was bipro unflavored to add to my pureed meals and mix into my other foods like yogurt and cottage cheese and broth and whatnot. They also recommended adding powdered milk for additional protein. I was told my surgeon won't release you for work if you are trying to get by on protein shakes. In the hospital they have you order pureed meals to see if you can get them down without complications while they are still around to intervene if needed. However, I see on these boards that most surgeons prefer the liquid diets so it's all surgeon preference.

How tall are you? Did you have any plastic surgery or do you have any issues with lose skin? I'm 5'6 SW 234. I have surgery on October 23rd. I'm nervous about surgery but I think my biggest concern is wondering what will happen with my skin as I lose lol

I won't have surgery until Oct 23rd but my stats right now are as follows.... Ht 5'6 HW 256 CW 234 size 16 jeans that I can slide off without unbuttoning, or size L yoga, sweats, or other slip on pants. Tops are either a L or XL. Everyone is different. It depends a lot on height and each individual's build or body type. I wear a size 16 jeans because my thighs and butt are too big for the size 14 my waist would prefer. If I wear the 14 I end up with nasty plumber's crack whenever I bend or sit down. Lol!