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My girls putting their arms around me.

Hi! I have my vsg surgey scheduled for June 29th and was looking for some buddies so that maybe we can go through this together. ????

Out of surgery at 4pm. I'm okay dry mouth but okay. I walked the hallways 6 laps lol. I cannot belive how many about muscles you use for basic task. June 29th sleevers we are on the loosing side now. God bless everyone.

Hi! I have my vsg surgey scheduled for June 29th and was looking for some buddies so that maybe we can go through this together. ????

Hi! I have my vsg surgey scheduled for June 29th and was looking for some buddies so that maybe we can go through this together. ????

@@roseluv3 - The Jay Robb unflavored dissolves completely. It does have a whey taste but its okay.Also, the colder the better.
It probably depends on the brand if it dissolves completely.
I ordered the unjury unflavored and the chicken Soup flavor and a couple of others but haven't received them yet.

I agree with the above comments. I too was so embarrassed to go to the gym and of what people might think of me. But my friend gave me the best advice and said "honey I love you but people aren't gonna be looking at you. They are gonna be working out". So I went. I go super early in the morning (4:00 am) because that works best for me and my family. But get yourself some new cute comfy gym clothes, a new water bottle, and some good tunes and go for it

I was walking quite a bit, and then it got way too hot, so I had to join a gym. I joined the Y here in Charlotte, and for several weeks I would only work out in the women's fitness room. Every time I went I would tell myself today I'm going to venture out, but I wouldn't do it. Friday one of the treadmills was broken and someone was using the other one (only 2 in the women's area.) I sucked it up, and went upstairs and it's a whole new world. When I see a larger person working out, I always think "good for you!" I'm assuming that's what others think of me, and if they're not I don't care.
Find whatever gets you through the door. Cute workout clothes, good music, I'm listening to an audiobook only when I work out. If I want to find out how it ends, I have to keep going.
Good luck!

I agree with the above comments. I too was so embarrassed to go to the gym and of what people might think of me. But my friend gave me the best advice and said "honey I love you but people aren't gonna be looking at you. They are gonna be working out". So I went. I go super early in the morning (4:00 am) because that works best for me and my family. But get yourself some new cute comfy gym clothes, a new water bottle, and some good tunes and go for it

I used to be like that then one day I just didn't care...most people at the gym aren't looking at you as much as you think they are..and if they are who knows what they are thinking!
I was watching someone train the other day and all I was thinking about was how much fun the boxing looked...get out of your own head and do for you!

@shani22404...I am on day 11 of my 14 day liquid diet and I have been drinking my Protein Shakes but it's a struggle...the chocolate I have is so gross. Even the smell of it makes me gag. I bought this one with my surgeons recommendation (bariatric fusion chocolate) but just reading your post about adding sugar free pudding or Jello mix to my Protein Shake might do the trick. Thank you! ????

I think you should go by what your surgeon says. I specifically asked my surgeon if I could use other products, such as Oh Yeah shakes, Pure Protein shakes, etc., he said "you must use the Bariatric Advantage shakes". So I did.
But I agree, mix in some SF FF Jello pudding mix in with the shake to change up the taste

My preop plan consisted of 3-4 Protein shakes and Clear liquids for 10 days. I already knew i had a fatty liver from an ultrasound when i had my gallbladder removed 7 months ago so i made sure i stuck to the plan. After surgery, i asked my surgeon how my liver looked and he said PERFECT! So, the preop diet works plus you lose weight which is an added bonus:)
Have you tried mixing sugar free Jello (powder) with your shakes? It really helped me during this phase.

You can do it! My stomach was grumbling today and I was just like "wahhhh" but I came home gave my kids a snack and I had broth. Yum! Lol.

My girls putting their arms around me.

My surgey is the same day! Woopwoop. I plan on bringing toiletries, comfy clothes because being in the Johnny is not comfortable to me, my cell and my charger. I think this it. Yay, good luck!

@ReaderGirl...it does get better!! Third day was much better and today being the 4th is as well. U are being smart staying ahead of the hunger, good job. We got this! ????

My daughter is in girl scouts too! She's a brownie. The last during dinner a few nights I've rearranged furniture (lol), cleaned a bathroom closet, refolded all my kids clothes in their messy drawers, and I started keeping a journal so I'll write in that sometimes. Today's my 3rd day and so far it hasn't been so bad we will see when it's cooking time. ????

Thank you! I totally agree about chewing the Vitamins, lol....that's sad though huh. Good luck to you as well!

You can do it! My stomach was grumbling today and I was just like "wahhhh" but I came home gave my kids a snack and I had broth. Yum! Lol.

I did Keto before too but this is like extreme restriction, lol. I think it's just knowing that I can't eat that's the hard part. 2-6 pm is my tough time. The kids are home from school, they want a snack, then I have to get dinner ready. I'm gonna serve my family and then find something to do. Im hoping each day gets easier.

Don't be afraid. You can do this!!!!

Hey! So today is my first day on my 14 day pre-op liquid diet (protein shakes, broth, Water, Jello, and popsicles) and it's only 2:00 (Boston) and I think this is gonna be tougher than i thought. I don't know if I'm actually hungry or if it's knowing that I can't "chew" thats the tough part. Reality check will set in when I have to prepare dinner for my family.

I have been using Bariatric Fusion strawberry and chocolate, Isopure Cookies and cream, and Bariatric Advantage vanilla. I'm on day 9 of my 12 day preop liquid diet. I don't have to do a clear liquid diet, thank god. But averaging 500 calories with 3 shakes a day, 4 cups of broth, and 2 sugar free 20 calories each popsicles. I think I will try the Unjury unflavored, thanks so much!

I can taste the Unjury, but the drink mix I used almost completely masked it. It takes a bit to mix in. I used my shaker bottle. Was better than that Isopure for sure!!