PeacockConnie

Hello! I am down 13 lbs since surgery, 30 total with pre-op diet. I don't think I'm eating enough really. I get a shake in the morning and eat 2 small meals and I'm done. I do drink constantly though. 35 lbs is great! That seems typical with the few people I chat with. Since your exercising, eat some protein or drink a little shake before and after your workout, that's what doctor told me to do. Keep doing what your doing, and in a few months you'll be amazed at the difference in yourself!! HW-354 SW-317 (3/26/18) CW-304 GW-180

I had hiatal hernia repair as well. When I work up, my only complaint was chest pain. It was pretty bad, but only lasted about a day and a half. I never got the shoulder pain and stopped all pain meds after 4 days. Now that I'm 3 weeks out, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Good luck! HW-354 SW-317 (3/26/18) CW-307 GW-180

I have hypothyroidism as well. I stuck to my pre-op diet religiously. Shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and 4 oz protein with a veggie. Went from 331 on 3/13 to 317 on surgery day 3/26. You can do it!

I'm a patient of Dr. Hanna here in Vegas. I am currently on my pre-op diet. 2 protein shakes and a meal of 4 oz. Protein with a veggie. Two days before surgery (3/26 surgery day!!) I will move to all liquid diet. My BMI is 50. I was told the diet was to shrink my liver. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

Lol... Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor does laminate the card for us. Not every restaurant honors it according to office staff but I will try it out probably in September. Another option is to pay a PLATE FEE if your eating with someone else who is willing to share. Cost starts at $1 and up from what I've googled. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

You make 6 of us now! We will have a basketball team soon lol. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

March 26th for me as well. You're going to do great!! Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

These are my surgeons directions exactly, with the exception of the alcohol. 1 year no alcohol for me. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

Las Vegas, NV. Surgery is March 26th with Dr. Hanna. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

Premier protein shakes for me as well. The cheapest place I've found them is Sam's club. Looking forward to trying cookies and cream next. I haven't found any bars I like..... Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm in Nevada and did my cardiac clearance in November. I was told it's good for 1 year. Surgery scheduled for March 26th. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

March 26th for me. Excited and nervous here as well! Good luck[emoji256]. Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app