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For clear Protein try ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates or Isopure.
Just keep sipping. Whether you really like it or not you have got to stay hydrated and get your Protein in.
This early out I wouldn't really worry about what is a meal or a snack. Just keep sipping.

Just curious if those of us who are post menopausal should expect the hormone issues as well?
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Just curious if those of us who are post menopausal should expect the hormone issues as well?
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Thank you!
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Hey Guys, just emailed everybody who asked for the Protein ball recipe, check your junk mail folders if you don't get it [emoji4]

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I had 2nd thoughts right before my surgery. Fortunately I was in a position where it was too late to back out (already at the hospital in Mexico with the nurses putting compression socks on me). I thought I was crazy for having the surgery and going to Mexico for it.
At 3 weeks post-op, I can already tell you how happy I am that I went through with the surgery. My intense gotta-have-it-right-now cravings are gone. I'm not spending $30 a day on take-out. I've already lost 2" from my waist and my face is noticeably thinner and less puffy.

Sounds good. I am more nervous about having major gastric issues like diarrhea and stuff like that long term that will limit what I can do. I have a pretty good pain threshold so not too worried about that!!
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It's crazy to me how different the Dr's do the pre-op.
My Dr said for the day before the surgery clear liquids only, so for me that would just be Monday 8/29. This is also same for one week post-op. Clear chicken and beef broth, strained clear Soups, sports drinks, fruit juices (no pulp), apple juice, white grape juice, white cranberry juice, Water, tea, coffee (no cream or milk), koolaids, tang, popsicles, Jello, ice chips.
Also the day before, Monday, 4pm and again at 6pm a 10 ounce bottle of magnesium citrate.
After midnight, nothing and be at the surgical center at 6am Tuesday.
Prior to today for the last week, I've basically just done a combination of Premier Protein shakes, lean meals and food funerals! I've only lost about 9 pounds since I made the decision for VSG, and my ultimate goal is 40-50 pounds.
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I'm 44 female ... hoping to be sleeved in Dec. I can be a sleeve buddy!! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Will let you know.
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I had my sleeve on 8/8/16. I'm 62 yrs old and don't no why I waited to it sooner. Just tryed myself for a long time. Saw my surgeon today for first time. He told me something that truly made me thankful I did this.
When my pathoghy report came back from the stomach removal they found a cancerous tumor self contain. He said probably if I had not had this surgery the tumor would have grown much bigger and spread. He had never had this happen. I truly felt like the Lord was with me in this journey. Being very thankful.
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MIne is on August 29th and I'm currently pushing my way through the liquid diet. Today I have been so badly craving a pretzel, but I just chug more Water and tell myself to focus on why I'm doing this.
Good luck!

I am getting sleeved August 18th. On liquid diet now and doing okay. Working up to day of surgery.

Ok, now you're just jerking my chain with the "big hot pink bow" thingy.......

So excited, today I finally finished everything I needed to do for preparing, short of my liquid diet and packing my suitcase!
12 days out! Finished and sent bloodworm today, final test results all sent to Dr, Checks al sent to Hospital, anesthesiologist, Surgeon, etc
Now to focus on eating healthy until day before surgery, weaning off caffeine, soft drinks Desserts and anything else that doesn't help me reach my goal!
Next, I start making my lists of things I need to pack, and stock up for my pre-op 24 hours!
My consult was 7/20 and Surgery was scheduled 8/30. Went a lot faster than I realized. Here I come my future self!!
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Hi! I was 183 on dr office scale consult day, 176 on hospital scale surgery day (Aug 11), then on my home scale hovering around 180 the last few days and 177 today. I think surgery day was artificially low -- it was afternoon after a day of nothing at all, not even Water, and a day before that of Clear Liquids only. This Friday the 19th I will be weighed in the surgeons office for the first time post op, at 8 days, but I keep thinking/feeling that the two week weigh in next week will be the one I can really gauge for weight loss (as opposed to just Water, or weirdness from surgery, etc). So we'll see! I'm very curious about this Friday and next week!
Good luck, NewAdventure! You're getting close!
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up till about 2 months ago, I was taking the bariatric chewable BN Multi, with B12 in a spray, Calcium and vit C.
2 months ago I tried taking my regular multivit, and it made me nauseous, however I can take it now. It is much stronger than BN Multi, and initially I would cut it in half, and take it twice a day.
Now I can take whole Biovea Multivitamin, still take B12, Calcium, Magnesium, vit C, Fish Oil and zinc.
If your Vitamins are working well for you, then that's the main thing.
And of course good quality Protein every day.

Great story! And you are right ... No one really understands when you are a low BMI (like us - I am 31.5). I'm scheduled for 8/30 and for all the reasons you'll understand I haven't told anyone but my closest family. I'm tired of not having a tool like VSG will provide. Thanks for sharing!
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I'm 10 weeks post op, low BMI haven't lost any yet...keeping my fingers crossed
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I am bit over 5 months post op, and didn't have any hair loss.
If anything, my hair got healthier and grows really quickly.
I am mindful of good Protein intake, taking all the Vitamins and supplements that were recommended to me by my surgeon.
So far, so good .....

Great Job! Do you mind me asking your height and age? Curious as I've been wondering if the speed at which people lose is comparable to BMI and age. Overall can't compare, just curious.
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I'm energized by your before and after ... You look 10 years younger and beautiful both before and after! I hope and pray for similar results!
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My date is August 31 st. I'm also self pay. Getting excited but also nerves,too.
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Water didn't get into our house. The sandbags worked. And the airboats finally stopped running yesterday from rescuing neighbors a few streets over.
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Surgery yesterday went great!!! I haven't had any pain medication since right after surgery in the recovery room!!! I have been walking away the gas pains. A little soreness is all I've had... No nausea or Anything else!!!!
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