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There are only a few things that are on my never again list. The most critical one is soda pop. Drinking anything while eating is a no no permanently and NSAIDs. Now keep in mind that if you have severe arthritis your Bariatric team will work with you on an NSAIDs program that will protect your pouch. I have severe arthritis in my spine and several other joints but I choose not to risk a potential ulcer.
Alcohol after year 1 is fine in small amounts but realize you are drinking your calories.
I have been eating raw celery once 8 weeks out, it has never bothered me. I just chop it in salads and Soups small.
I use a straw everyday! It helps me drink all my liquids. You simply have to learn not to gulp.
I am now 21 months post op and have tried just about everything else I once did. I just don't like things like greasy foods, sweets or heavy carb foods. I crave good quality Protein, great fruit and veggies.

I'm at the end of my first week of phase II/pre-op/liver shrinking diet and I was getting a little bored at first. My surgeon's diet consists of 3 Protein shakes a day (no fruit -too much sugar), 3 servings of dairy (either in Protein Shakes or lite yogurt), and raw veggies or a small green salad with lite vinegrette dressing; with the added colace and benefiber to keep me regular. By Tuesday (I started the diet last Monday) i was sick of Protein Shakes but I thought I only liked vanilla. I went to the Vitamin Shoppe where they sell single serving packets and I found that I like strawberry, strawberry-banana, oreo (of course), and chocolate so I bought a couple for variety. Then I realized that vanilla Protein powder is fabulous with coffee and some ice cubes in the Ninja IQ blender! It is now my morning fix. I know I need to add more variety, such as broth so maybe when I'm out shopping for more yogurt today I will do that. If anybody shops at Publix, I found their green label greek yogurt is really good and the nutritionist told me it is okay to eat. My one vice that I have to give up by the end of this week....diet coke. I know that I can never have anything carbonated again, and I have made peace with that but I will miss it dearly!
I have a very difficult time with sugar substitutes, even in things like Crystal Light because I've had brain surgery twice, for aneurysms in my 30s and the surgery in my left frontal lobe really affected my taste buds so any sugar sub really tastes bitter to me. I did find that truvia is fine in my coffee.
I know surgery will be here before I know it - because I am trying to get my work done for about 3 weeks in advance so time is running out quickly!

I'm also on my phase II/liquid diet prior to surgery and Protein shakes helped me a lot. I had increased exercise and gained a few pounds but the Protein has me losing about a pound a day and eliminated all sugary/carb cravings. Like others have said, it is not a long-term fix but it could get you by. And I also agree that you NUT doesn't know what she's talking about!
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My mom passed away from a massive heart attack after years of being overweight and not eating healthy and I realilzed I'm following her footsteps, except for the fact that I exercise and participate in at least 6-7 5k races each year. She passed when she was 68, one year ago as of February and I am 49 and want to live longer.

I'm at the end of my first week of phase II/pre-op/liver shrinking diet and I was getting a little bored at first. My surgeon's diet consists of 3 Protein shakes a day (no fruit -too much sugar), 3 servings of dairy (either in Protein Shakes or lite yogurt), and raw veggies or a small green salad with lite vinegrette dressing; with the added colace and benefiber to keep me regular. By Tuesday (I started the diet last Monday) i was sick of Protein Shakes but I thought I only liked vanilla. I went to the Vitamin Shoppe where they sell single serving packets and I found that I like strawberry, strawberry-banana, oreo (of course), and chocolate so I bought a couple for variety. Then I realized that vanilla Protein powder is fabulous with coffee and some ice cubes in the Ninja IQ blender! It is now my morning fix. I know I need to add more variety, such as broth so maybe when I'm out shopping for more yogurt today I will do that. If anybody shops at Publix, I found their green label greek yogurt is really good and the nutritionist told me it is okay to eat. My one vice that I have to give up by the end of this week....diet coke. I know that I can never have anything carbonated again, and I have made peace with that but I will miss it dearly!
I have a very difficult time with sugar substitutes, even in things like Crystal Light because I've had brain surgery twice, for aneurysms in my 30s and the surgery in my left frontal lobe really affected my taste buds so any sugar sub really tastes bitter to me. I did find that truvia is fine in my coffee.
I know surgery will be here before I know it - because I am trying to get my work done for about 3 weeks in advance so time is running out quickly!

mine is 27 June as well - I see a few on this date.

I got my surgery date a little over a week ago, then immediately had preop bloodwork done -11 vials of blood taken! I began the phase II diet this past Monday and while I am sick of Protein shakes I'm amazed how I am not craving anything to eat and no sweets at all. I got so sick of vanilla, strawberry banana, and chocolate Protein Shakes that I decided to get creative with vanilla and started adding it to my coffee (cold) with a few ice cubes in my blender and it is wonderful!
I am so very excited and terrified at the same time right now, which is why I came searching for message boards. My husband tries to understand but he doesn't really know what I'm going through. He is very supportive and I love that and he won't eat in the house. I told him it's okay - people eat at work all day so it's not bothering me, but he is trying to be supportive in every way he can.
This coming Wednesday I have my full pre-op day starting with the last visit with my surgeon prior to surgery the following Monday, then a metabolism test to use as the baseline for future tests, and an afternoon with my favorite Nutritionist to learn the phases of eating post surgery. I had decided to do my three month, insurance required supervised diet with the surgeon's nutritionist and she is amazing so I'm happy the class is with her. I am bringing my husband with me so he understands a little more. The surgeon who is doing my gastric bypss, Dr. T. Kim at Celebration Hospital in Florida is amazing and requires that everyone having surgery must first attend at least one support group session and then at least one per month post- surgery. I will probably take hubby to the first one post op so he can see what others feel and say.
Well, off to keep myself busy so I am not thinking about anything. I've been crocheting granny squares for a volunteer group at work and doing laundry today so that's keeping me busy. Just nine days to go!

I started exercising weeks before my surgery. I was not ready for anything intense after surgery. Walking is OK on day one of surgery. Walking as far as you can is important. You don't have to walk very fast, but the duration matters. If you can only manage walking around a store then do that. Your body needs it.
Getting into an exercise routine early is CRITICAL to long term success. Try to get your head straight and accept that exercise is an every day task. This will NEVER change.

mine is 27 June as well - I see a few on this date.

My mom passed away from a massive heart attack after years of being overweight and not eating healthy and I realilzed I'm following her footsteps, except for the fact that I exercise and participate in at least 6-7 5k races each year. She passed when she was 68, one year ago as of February and I am 49 and want to live longer.

mine is 27 June as well - I see a few on this date.

I got my surgery date a little over a week ago, then immediately had preop bloodwork done -11 vials of blood taken! I began the phase II diet this past Monday and while I am sick of Protein shakes I'm amazed how I am not craving anything to eat and no sweets at all. I got so sick of vanilla, strawberry banana, and chocolate Protein Shakes that I decided to get creative with vanilla and started adding it to my coffee (cold) with a few ice cubes in my blender and it is wonderful!
I am so very excited and terrified at the same time right now, which is why I came searching for message boards. My husband tries to understand but he doesn't really know what I'm going through. He is very supportive and I love that and he won't eat in the house. I told him it's okay - people eat at work all day so it's not bothering me, but he is trying to be supportive in every way he can.
This coming Wednesday I have my full pre-op day starting with the last visit with my surgeon prior to surgery the following Monday, then a metabolism test to use as the baseline for future tests, and an afternoon with my favorite Nutritionist to learn the phases of eating post surgery. I had decided to do my three month, insurance required supervised diet with the surgeon's nutritionist and she is amazing so I'm happy the class is with her. I am bringing my husband with me so he understands a little more. The surgeon who is doing my gastric bypss, Dr. T. Kim at Celebration Hospital in Florida is amazing and requires that everyone having surgery must first attend at least one support group session and then at least one per month post- surgery. I will probably take hubby to the first one post op so he can see what others feel and say.
Well, off to keep myself busy so I am not thinking about anything. I've been crocheting granny squares for a volunteer group at work and doing laundry today so that's keeping me busy. Just nine days to go!

mine is 27 June as well - I see a few on this date.

I called earlier today and was told I would be covered 100%
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