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I burp all the time I’m about 6 mo post op. Burping is a sign that you are full. If you’ve eaten too much you will burp a lot and even get sick, or at least I do. Totally normal. Maybe watch what foods are worse and your portions. Heavy Protein will fill you faster and cause more burping.

I've been obsessed thinking about all the foods I can eat once I con co puréed. I am tired of liquid everything. Have you tried gum? That was my plan but since I'm constantly drinking I haven't wanted gum

Friday morning for me. Good luck

On 5/5/2017 at 7:17 PM, SleeveMe88 said:

Hello have you tried Premier Protein shakes they are soo good no chalky taste. The best are Caramel vanilla and banana. They also have chocolate not too much of a fan for but its ok amd strawberry i havent taste yet.

i have the chocolate premier now. reminds me of a yoohoo drink.

What are your thoughts on my theory:
I believe that if we do not tell people, it puts other heavy people who haven't decided to take the step in a bad place. For example, they may hear the "well John Smith was able to lose the weight, why can't you?" Or they may feel shame, thinking "what is wrong with me, I have tried everything, and John Smith was able to do it with just diet and exercise." This self same may lead to continued depression eating, which a lot of us have experience with.
My theory is, if we are proud, and not hiding about what we did/plan to do, it will help take the stigma off of bariatric surgery.
At my last job, our Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) decided to do a bypass, he told everyone. He said, "I don't want anyone thinking I'm getting sick, or that there is any shame in what I did." 8 years later, he is doing well, and if you met him, you would never known he had a weight problem. I actually called him 2 weeks ago, to discuss my plans, and even as a practicing physician, told me if there is anything I need, call him.
*Not trying to say anyone is wrong for not feeling comfortable telling everyone, just trying to spark a conversation on this topic, and see what people think about my thoughts. I am an open book, so it makes sense I would feel this way.

On 5/2/2017 at 11:46 PM, mzlil2cool said:

I'm super excited but nervous starting pre op diet a tad early any suggestions on what's a good Protein Shake and flavor to try surgery date jun 5

I have been worried about the Protein Shakes. I have a very keen palette. which is great as a fatty now i need to find shakes i can live on. I have done more research on shakes than the actual surgery. I like Click coffee best. Shakeology chocolate with PB2 is good. I'm trying to make my own with unflavored Protein Meal Replacement. This way i can sweeten it myself and create my own flavors. i'm using loriann baking emulsions rather than extracts. Creamy coconut shake anyone? I'll let you know when i get the supplies in. I'm also making my own broths to add unflavored protein meal replacement too. I really crave savory and salt more than sweet shakes. Premixed Premier chocolate is pretty easy to drink.

I have ordered samples packets from different companies to see what i like best. check back with me in a few weeks. I'm bringing my creative culinary skills to the table.

On 4/18/2017 at 6:39 PM, Bodybysleeve said:

I start the pre-op liquid diet in a few weeks, i'm not looking forward to that. I'm concerned about how I'm going to stick to it! What are everyone's major concerns about the surgery? For me it's the nausea and being able to intake enough fluids - I'm hoping for the best but going into it knowing it could be pretty difficult those first few months.

I have some of the same fears. liquid diet, learning to take in the Protein and Water amounts i need. i'm hoping the post op nausea and gas will be live able. Hair loss since i've always been overweight it's been my one pride and joy not sure how i'll react to the loss in the end.

i was just confirmed to day have a date for june 9th as long as insurance approval gets done in time.

Wow! I haven't found anyone having surgery on the same day as me! Do you want to be Facebook friends and keep in touch?

Hi

I'm scheduled for the 9th as well. Scheduled pre and post op appts yesterday. That was a bit surreal.