Cece705

ITS funny but I'm not nervous maybe the night b4 but as of now no but i will say that I'm excited

R4C🤗

Congratulations!

Wishes,
Pinkie

First consultations usually are very basic in nature. At least that was my experience. My surgeon went over the basics of each surgery in general terms( the benefits of wls,the difference in them,your bmi,what diets you were on in the past&risks) & I had already did some research beforehand. Write down your questions,thoughts or feelings and express them. First consultation is a beginning & also is where you start to bond with your surgeon. So, express yourself & concerns however you need. I dont know how much research you have done prior so
when you& your surgeon do decide on what wls surgery will be best for you make sure you take notes in your nutrition class&do research on your own to get a well rounded understanding & education on the pros & cons & your responsibilities. Also, reading what others experienced(like on this forum) during their journey has helped me tremendously. Absorb as much information as you can. Listen & follow what your surgeon says. Yes, emotions run high & low. I am both happy & anxious at my upcoming surgery. There are great people to learn from in this forum. This forum is like icing on a cake. The information you get from your surgeon & nurse & nutrition class is the cake & this forum is the icing. Good luck to you

iamready4this

Hi. I just found this app today. I went to a seminar April 4th and saw surgeons assist on April 10th. I have seen a nutritionist 3 times now and saw the surgeons assist again on July 10th. I had lost 12 lbs since April 10th and was told I could join the program! I am so excited! Now I start all the testing. I have endoscopy and colonoscopy August 31. Goal is to have surgery in October. I have fought weight issues my entire life and that has caused other health issues. Having this surgery will help me in so many ways. And my support person, my husband, supports me 100%. Looking forward to this journey, feeling good again, feeling good about myself again, being healthy, and being the person I want to be for my husband. Hope to find friends here that know what I'm talking about and how I'm feeling about myself.

Your taste buds may change after surgery. This means that if you plan everything out to a Tee, you may be disappointed with your Protein supplement after surgery. The key is be willing to experiment after surgery. You do not have to like Protein Shakes only tolerate them. I used Muscle Milk Light (Vanilla Creme) powder blended with Water and a half a banana. That worked for me. I used a Ninja blender to mix the Protein Drink. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, you might try premixed Isopure.
It is possible to purchase small samples of protein supplements at places like GNC to try them out. After I selected the Protein Shake I liked, I purchased it in bulk at Amazon for the best price.
Without sufficient protein, your body will scavenge protein from other areas of your body, such as your muscles. Protein is extremely important after surgery as its job in the body is to build and maintain tissues including your body's major organs and skeletal muscles. Protein deficiency, when continued over a long period of time can cause a disease known as protein caloric malnutrition. Common symptoms are poor healing, fatigue, Hair loss and muscle wasting. Immediate post op, protein promotes healing of the staple line and incisions.