AshburnMom

Hi all! I found this site when I was looking into WLS back in the Fall. I am now through all the prep stuff and scheduled fro the end of this month at Fair Oaks. Starting to get nervous now. I can't stand sucralose or stevia and don't know how I'm going to stomach these Protein shakes!! Good thing I won't have a stomach to worrry about! LOL!

bluey, I'm glad you're out the other side and feeling good! I'm scheduled for 1/31 and starting to get nervous. Not so much about the surgery but all the stuff that comes afterwards! Getting ready to start my Protein shake/clear liquid two week pre-op diet. That stuff tastes nasty!! Good to hear others are getting thru it.
I'm in Virginia, right outside of Washington DC. But my family is from your area, at least a couple generations ago!
wireandwood, sorry you had a rough start. Hope you're starting to feel better.

@@Bufflehead "All the premade drinks basically tasted like industrial run off to me." Sometime feel free to tell us how you really feel

I drank Premiere when I had to but never really liked it. All the premade drinks basically tasted like industrial run off to me. I preferred to make my own drinks with Protein Powder and either Carb Master/Fair Life milk or unsweetened vanilla almond or cashew milk.
Some of my favorite Protein powders are Syntrax Nectar (favorite flavors: iced Cappuccino, chocolate truffle), Syntrax Matrix, Chike, Unjury (favorite flavor: chocolate splendor, chicken Soup is also good -- mix with hot water), and Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard. You can buy samples of most of these powders on nashuanutrition.com. The Unjury website is the only place to buy Unjury.
I also like mixing in a couple teaspoons of instant coffee and/or some Torani SF Syrup flavorings to make things more interesting, like a hazelnut mocha or vanilla latte Protein Shake.< /p>

Hey all, I am new here. Just starting my journey. I wanted to get started on getting acclimated to the Protein Drinks now to hopefully make it easier on myself post-surgery. So hoping this isnt a dumb question.
I have been searching what peoples favs are for Protein shakes/drinks. So I see that I have a number of choices to go through. What I would like to hear is for those of you who have tried Premier Protein (seems to be the most popular) but DIDNT like it, and what you went to. As I have been really struggling with drinking a full one at a sitting. TIA!

I'm in for 2 nights (January 10th!).
I've packed an oversized jersey nightgown, panties x3, slippers, a cardigan, my book, my phone charger, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and hair ties, facewash, hand cream, lipbalm, small Shampoo & Conditioner (i cannot stand greasy hair so this is a must for me, but optional for everyone else). The hospital recommended bringing some cash or a credit card, too.
It's summer here so I'll wear a loose dress and flip flops which I'll wear home.
For post-op fluids, I'm on clear in hospital and nourishing when I get home.
I've got icypoles in the freezer, limes to jazz up my Water, Protein shakes in a few flavours, thin custard, yoghurt that will be thinned with milk, cream of chicken Soup, cream of Tomato Soup, Miso Soup and homemade chicken broth and beef broth.
Hope that helps!

Congratulations! I'm going to be honest with you the clear liquid diet sucks. I was a real sour bitch for the first couple of days. Some days are easy and some aren't. It's definitely a massive adjustment but always keep your eyes on the prize and you will make it. As for my hospital stay I packed my slippers a fuzzy robe and my cell phone and a tooth brush and I was so out of it on day one that I didn't care about my cell phone in the least or brushing my teeth. Less is more chances are your not going to need a lot of stuff for your stay. OH! And pack chap stick. That's my one thing I wish I would've remembered my poor lips were like the texture of beef Jerky while I was there lol.
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Finally getting out of the hospital today! I had really horrible nausea and vomiting for the first two days, most likely from the anesthetic. Also some pretty bad pain. I didn't pass gas for the first time until today, so my body still feels like it's full of air. I am feeling better slowly, but the surgery was a lot tougher on me than I expected. I still feel really weak and have trouble walking. Hoping this will all be worth it eventually!
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Hello my darlings!
Sorry for the late update!
I had my mini bypass surgery Thursday afternoon. I had a bit of a hard time with the anesthetic and felt like I'd been hit by a bus for the first 24 hours.
Then when I woke this morning it was as if it had never happened. I felt short of miraculous.
I'm having very little pain - basically I just feel like I need to pass wind. A lot of it. (Sorry!)
I was in with 2 other ladies who had a similar experience. So I'll say - first 24 hours is not nice but once you're through that you'll be like a new person.
There is no feeling of hunger whatsoever so I'll have to teach myself to count nutrients!
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My op is on the 5th - so in just a few days. It has all happened very quickly and I am feeling anxious.
Would love to make some friends to share the highs and lows.
I'm 43 with 2 kids and live on the English South coast.
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It's been a long journey that started March of 2016. I had to switch insurance companies and jump through all kinds of hoops. And now that tomorrow is here my nerves are kicking in big time!
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They changed my date from Feb 28th to Jan 24th!!!!!!!!!! Roux en y.....here I come!!!!!!!!!
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@chelliey Coming to the party a bit late but I am nearby! I'm just starting the process and anticipate surgery this winter. I'd love to find others nearby for exchanging information and support! I work in Fairfax but live by Leesburg. If you're still online, let me know!