Talbottwifey

I like the vanilla Premier Protein and add sugar free pudding (the powder) in either butterscotch or chocolate, and a scoop of Peanut Butter. You can also try vanilla extract, or really any of the extracts, but not much due to the sugars. I stick to vanilla that way I can change it up and make it taste different. It isn't amazing, but it is better! Hope this helps

I use sugar free pudding powder to alter the taste of vanilla. 1 scoop is all you need. I was also told I could use liquid extracts, but not much due to the sugar content. Also use peanut butter/almond butter. It makes things taste better!

My sleeve date is Tuesday the 19th. I am super excited. I think I have nervous energy tonight. Laundry is done . I have my hospital bag packed. All my clear Proteins lined up ready to go. It's like "nesting" at the end of pregnancy. Its taken about 9 months of preparation, testing etc to get to this point! Let's do this!

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Hello I'm a revision from band to sleeve- had band place 2008 lost 100 pounds[emoji16] experienced esophageal dilation had to have Fluid taking out gained allll 100 back getting sleeved on Monday sept 25 had my last preop class today I'm feeling a lot of feelings mostly wanting to get on the other side to healing[emoji1431]

My surgery is September 26th..IM SO EXCITED! but a little nervous.. I want to make sure I'm taking all of the Vitamins and get the correct amount of Protein my body needs daily..I DO NOT like protein shakes.does anyone have a favorite Protein Shake that you recommend..and what do you say I need to STAY AWAY from?

I live in the metro Houston are, and have been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. I was "supposed" to fly out on Monday 8/28 for surgery in Mexico.... well that has been cancelled. My flight has been cancelled, now I have to wait till 8/28 to reschedule everything. I have completed my 2 weeks of pre-op, all for nothing.... I am so sad... But please no sadness for me, please send prayers to all the flood victims and people who have lost everything. Surgery can be rescheduled, but some people have lost so much more!

I feel your pain. I hate to even post anything because it seems so selfish but I can't help the way that I feel. I am in the Houston area and this flooding storm is devastating! I have lived through Katrina and the images are bringing me back. My last weigh in is tomorrow and I just keep wondering how it is going to be handled...is my insurance going to give me some leeway that my last weigh in wasn't at 30-31 days from my last? I understand this is going to push my surgery back and I can accept that but if my insurance denies after all of the time and money, heart and soul I have put into this process because I physically could not get to the doctors office for my last visit I will be heartbroken.

But this little issue is minor compared to the devastation that is all over Houston. Please don't beat me up people - I am flooded in and this is something that is important to me so I can't help but have my thoughts continue to drift to what is going to happen while I sit here with cabin fever and try my best not to eat everything in the house!

My prayers and heart are for all those getting hit with Harvey! Even more rain is expected in Houston. If you can get out please do so!

I'm keeping everyone in Southeast Texas in my thoughts.....
Although I'm in North Texas, the residual storm effects (torrential rain, winds, lighter flooding) have been happening here. We're all going to need to pull together to address the devastation.
Again, I'll be thinking of the affected residents of the Texas Gulf Coast.

I live in the metro Houston are, and have been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. I was "supposed" to fly out on Monday 8/28 for surgery in Mexico.... well that has been cancelled. My flight has been cancelled, now I have to wait till 8/28 to reschedule everything. I have completed my 2 weeks of pre-op, all for nothing.... I am so sad... But please no sadness for me, please send prayers to all the flood victims and people who have lost everything. Surgery can be rescheduled, but some people have lost so much more!

I live in the metro Houston are, and have been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. I was "supposed" to fly out on Monday 8/28 for surgery in Mexico.... well that has been cancelled. My flight has been cancelled, now I have to wait till 8/28 to reschedule everything. I have completed my 2 weeks of pre-op, all for nothing.... I am so sad... But please no sadness for me, please send prayers to all the flood victims and people who have lost everything. Surgery can be rescheduled, but some people have lost so much more!

I live in the metro Houston are, and have been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. I was "supposed" to fly out on Monday 8/28 for surgery in Mexico.... well that has been cancelled. My flight has been cancelled, now I have to wait till 8/28 to reschedule everything. I have completed my 2 weeks of pre-op, all for nothing.... I am so sad... But please no sadness for me, please send prayers to all the flood victims and people who have lost everything. Surgery can be rescheduled, but some people have lost so much more!

I live in the metro Houston are, and have been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. I was "supposed" to fly out on Monday 8/28 for surgery in Mexico.... well that has been cancelled. My flight has been cancelled, now I have to wait till 8/28 to reschedule everything. I have completed my 2 weeks of pre-op, all for nothing.... I am so sad... But please no sadness for me, please send prayers to all the flood victims and people who have lost everything. Surgery can be rescheduled, but some people have lost so much more!

I was cooking dinner for the family, and not even paying attention, I ate about 4-5 spoonfuls of food. It is such a natural habit, that I honestly didn't realize I was doing it, until it was too late. I am scheduled for surgery in 1 week from today, so I am so close to the finish line on this pre-op journey. I have been super dedicated, drinking the shakes, Water and broth, but not sure how I messed up. Mentally I am devastated, but will I be ok???? No judgement please

One slip up in the 2 weeks pre op diet is not likely to cause a problem. The diet is to help soften up and shrink your liver. If you stay on track you should be absolutely fine.

I've been there. The other day In thought three only like 2 bites left, what difference could that make. Enough to have me pacing in pain apparently. We all slip up at some time.

I've been trying not to focus on the end goal and keep the small goals in my mind. Mostly getting excited each time I go down 10lbs. Seeing the numbers change has been really exciting the whole time. I just realized though that I'm closer to my goal weight than my highest weight! Definitely exciting to think about!
My highest weight was 311. When I saw that number at my PCP appointment I was in such disbelief that I weighed myself again when the nurse left the room. That was the same appointment that my PCP asked if I had ever considered surgery. I had of course thought about it for years but I was too chicken to even mention it never mind make an appointment with a surgeon. After a few weeks of realizing my health was declining and I had made countless failed attempts to lose weight I called to get a referral for WLS. When I met the surgeon the original goal, which was solely based on BMI, was 150. I'm around 5'6-5'7. The last time I met with the nutritionist she thought that 170lbs might actually be a better goal for me. I think that may factor in the possibility that I may have extra skin. Either of those goals still mean that currently at 227 I'm closer to the finish line then the start. This entire process has been different from what I expected but every single moment was worth it. There are still those days where it's difficult but reminding myself how far I've come is a huge help.

I hope this is true. I'm sick of people judging me because I'm hungry all the time. I actually get very sick when I'm hungry to the point of gaging and it causes me to start sneezing. It basically feels like car sickness and the sneezing is similar to sun sneezing (Google). I'm so tired of feeling sick on this diet. Surgery is tomorrow so hopefully they don't care about how much I've lost. I'm in Australia and I don't think they're as strict... Hopefully (:

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It gets substantially easier after surgery...at least it was that way for me.
Prior to the sleeve, my hunger was insatiable. Nothing provided satiety or fullness. Upon awakening from surgery, I was no longer hungry. It was as if a switch had flipped.
I'm 2.5 years out and my hunger levels are still low compared to those pre-op days.

Hi.im going with Dr.Q at Pompeii Surgical.Aug 28th is my date.im so ready anxious an nervous.

I am scheduled 8/29, on day 2 Pre-Op, using Pompeii Surgical in Mexico, Dr. Quiones. Super excited!!!!!!!!!!!

Please don't make those sorts of blanket statements without knowing a person's medical history & needs.