Sugary Sweetheart

Congratulations!!!!!
I can't wait to look good like you next year!
Thanks for the inspiration!

I want to plan ahead and I was wondering if anyone can share their monthly budget post op? Vitamins? supplements? Protein? Fiber? Etc. etc. Thanks for sharing! And any clues on how to save money is always appreciated!
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I use almond milk and it's a lot better than skim milk. I'm supposed to have three 8 oz shakes a day. I take 7 oz of light vanilla Silk almond milk and 1 oz of dark chocolate almond milk and mix with my chocolate powder.

I used Hibiclens as per my pre-surgery orders. I got mine from CVS but I remember the clerk being kind of clueless and having to do some research as to where to find it in the store.

At my first support group meeting, they had a woman who spoke about her experience with wine.
She had an addictive personality, hence the eating, and after drinking 1 glass of wine with dinner, she continued to do so
EVERY NIGHT until she became an alcoholic. When going to AA she found that 13 in her group were former WLS
patients. Coincidence??? I don't know but I'm not getting involved in another addiction after recovering from my food
addiction. I have fought too hard to get to where I am now in Pre Op.

Hello Jeni,
I'm going on vacation to NY for the first time and I'll have to start my liquid diet 3 days before returning home. I"m scared I'll be hangry and ruin the trip for my family. I hope I can keep it under control.

Thanks Alex!
Frankly, I ignore the rude or unpleasant remarks. I see this forum as a place to get help, encouragement and support.
Thanks again!!

Omg!! Shit just got real folks!! Surgery is July 12th!! I am so excited already!! YEAH!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!
☆Jeni☆

I will be on vacation during my liquid diet. I actually start my diet 1 day before we leave for vacation. It will be hard well worth it though.
Was wondering if anyone else had something special happening during their liquid diet? I wanna still go with my family to eat, just order Soup or take my own shake. How do/did you all do, plus my husband likes the all you can eat places lol.
☆Jeni☆

Nashuanutrition.com is where I bought samples of Protein shakes for about $2 each.
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My daughter braids it for me i have 3 daughters 18,16,6 and they r the reason im getting the surgey i want to live longer Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

Congrats. I have been on the liquid diet now seven days. Its tough but the best advice I can give is try the Atkins Protein shakes. They have many flavors and taste great. The Protein powders have a funny texture and flavor. It made my first couple days feel impossible. This is just my opinion so far. Hope it helps.
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The last few weeks I've been seeing a lot of rude responses to posts........each time I saw one I wanted to respond and ask "WTH is your problem?"......but knew that would just add to the drama, and I think that's what those folks are seeking anyway......So I found this "Rant" section and decided this would be the place to express my low opinion of those posters that seem to think that name calling and talking down to people is the way to respond to posts on a support forum....I see this type of response most often from some of the long timers. I'm not going to name names, because I know you know who you are because it is obvious it is done intentionally.....My advice to those folks, is if you're no longer able to provide support without being sarcastic, maybe it's time you move on with your life and just leave the forum and find something you're good at......It's great to have long timers here that will share their experiences with newbies because it is priceless when shared appropriately.....but if you don't know how to do it in a way that is supportive, you're only being hurtful and may actually cause someone not to ask a future question for fear they will be attached for being stupid......
That's the end of my rant.............As Ellen says at the end of all her shows............"Be kind to one another"

Thanks Alex!
Frankly, I ignore the rude or unpleasant remarks. I see this forum as a place to get help, encouragement and support.
Thanks again!!

Thanks, I am usually drinking pretty slow, which makes it hard to get all my liquids in...so it's definitely a mystery to me... But will try to pay even more attention

I can only suggest to drink slower and sip your Water. Even when thirsty, since this may make us want to gulp our Water.
I hope you feel better soon!

one thing that jumps out at me, while all of this is true and good - and that's the last one about planning ahead - because I think it comes down to good self care. making time to take care of your needs a priority.
I think one reason a lot of women anyway (men pipe up if this is also true for you!) put on weight is because they are so busy taking care of everyone else that they do not take the time for good self care. Any yet, it's a trap, and we know it even while we are doing it. You can not take good care of others by neglecting yourself.
There are a lot of things I could be doing on a Sunday afternoon besides preparing my food for the week, but it is really important to have good, appropriate, measured food ready to go so that I can stick with my program.
one of the things to learn from this WLS process, in order to be healthier coming out the other side is what does good self care look like, and how do I do this? many times therapy is needed, sometimes just a friend to talk through the process as you go along.
Good article, Alex.

I'm telling my Mom 2 weeks before surgery so she can 1. get everything off her chest and 2. prepare herself because I AM GOING TO HAVE IT.

Hello July Sleevers,
I had my chest xray and upper GI done..... drinking barium is worth 62 calories... lol!
So you know, Drink lots of Water after these tests are done. You will become constipated after having drunk only a few ounces of the barium Fluid, It sits in your stomach all day and feels like a heavy rock. You do lose your appetite but it takes a few days to be "regular" again.
EKG and preop are next while I'm on the liquid diet. Now this part really scares me. I'm not pleasant to be around when I'm "HANGRY" (hungry and angry)
My family is being very supportive and I appreciate that. I only hope I can keep my senses while I'm liquid dieting for 2 weeks.
P.S. I lost my surgery folder when I hid it from Mom, and I need to get a new one for all my surgery preop and postop information. *SIGH*

Had my first session today and was stoked! I am already doing a lot of things right! She knows our time frame is tight and we are going to move to counseling up a couple of days each month!
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I've been doing a soft roll out, so to speak. I've told my bosses, and a few people at my work - a couple friends. I've really only told people I knew would be supportive. I had one negative reaction....a friend that looked me straight in the eye and said "that surgery kills people". I looked straight back and said "I'll die without it".
I haven't told my mom yet. She's 88 - and I am not sure how she'd handle it...so I'll tell her closer to a surgery date this fall.
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I have my re-assessment next week and anticipate an early July surgery date. Excitement and nervousness alternate. Lots of fear and hope too. The success stories in here help tremendously.
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I'm telling my Mom 2 weeks before surgery so she can 1. get everything off her chest and 2. prepare herself because I AM GOING TO HAVE IT.

You have a good point. I'm sure the best thing to do would be to avoid alcohol as long as possible or forever, especially if you have an addictive personality. I'm hoping that I can indulge in the future at social events but cut out all of my evening glasses of wine at home.
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I'm with you. My days of "weekday" wine are over. I hope to enjoy a glass here and there when the time comes. Thankfully, it's just not that appealing anymore!