jesse10616

I'm the 6th as well. I can't wait but I'm very nervous & excited at the same time! Sent from my SM-G925P using the BariatricPal App

October 6th
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Stop drinking the pre-made stuff and try using a whey Protein isolate powder in Water. I am 12 days post-op and have started having problems swallowing the milk-based stuff. Fortunately the powders I have can also be made with Water, so that's what I've been doing. It's easier to swallow. Also try Powerade zero, sugar-free popsicles, and diluted juice (1 part juice, 2 parts water). If you have an unflavored Protein Powder, try adding it to the juice and the Powerade so you get some Protein in addition to the Fluid.
You could also make some broth from scratch. It's really easy and tastes SO MUCH BETTER than the canned stuff. I bought a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and picked the meat from the bones (my husband is loving the meat). I put the bones in a pot with 2 quarts of chicken broth/stock (cheap grocery store brand), a cut up onion, about 5 carrots cut into chunks, about 5 celery stalks cut into chunks, some seasoned salt and some garlic cloves. I cover this and let it simmer for about 2 hours, then strain out all the solids, leave just the broth. I chill the broth and remove the fat layer from the top. You can make beef broth the same way, but substitute beef bones (I roast them in the over at 350 for about an hour) and beef broth. It tastes terrific, just like the au jus from prime rib!

I'm October 6th as well. I'm located in MD but surgery will be at Virginia Hospital Center. I'm looking forward to getting back to me.
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I'm October 6th as well. I'm located in MD but surgery will be at Virginia Hospital Center. I'm looking forward to getting back to me.
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This is my first post, I've been lurking for over two months, hi everyone! I took a look over at the post op boards and some of what people were saying has me second guessing the amount of time I plan on taking off.
I am a teacher and my time off is unpaid. I only planned on taking off one week. Any advice? Am I crazy?
TIA
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@@dccarite I'm October 6th too and my diet is the same as yours. I'm three days in and it sucks lol. Where are you getting your surgery? I'm in DC and getting it at Washington hospital center

I wish I could eat veggies. I'm October 6th And 3 days into liquid diet. I can have Protein shakes, cottage cheese, yogurt and Jello. I'm struggling but haven't cheated. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

Im Scheduled for October 6, I started my pre-op diet on Sept 22. It is HARD; I'm trying to eat/ drink every 2 hours to keep ahead of the hunger. as long as I commit to that its not AS bad. What is CRAZY is that I got weighed at my pre-op appointment and then I weighed myself this morning, and I'm down 7 pounds .. For me starting this is making me feel like this is getting more real.

Me!.... Just got my surgery date of October 6th
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I'm October 6th!!
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