amyandgreg1234

So anyone have recommendations on Shampoo/conditioner? Nioxon??

What do you use to help prevent Hair loss?

I went to Tiajuana, Mexico. I flew into San Diego, CA and they picked me up from the airport and took me straight to the Hospital (Oasis Of Hope), They began labwork and ex-rays, I met with the Surgeon, the Anestistiologiest (SP?), Internal Medicine then to surgery! I stayed in the hospital for 2 nights then they take you over to the Grand Hotel (5 star hotel) for 1 or 2 nights.

I was in GREAT care! Loved the doctors, nurses, ect, everyone was GREAT!!! I will be going back for cosmetic surgery. Super cheap with awesome care!!

I am 6 day Post Op- I started Full Fluids TODAY. I can only get in about 25 oz of Water at this point- Is there anything I can do to keep my mouth from getting so dry?

Has anyone heard of Lady Boss Protein Powder? ? Supposed to taste like cake

a friend of mine is doing surgery with me on the same day, she has 3 weeks pre-op and I only have 1 week, so I did the 1st week with her, just as support and too see if I can handle it! OMG!! I whined and cried (not really cried) the whole week!! I stuck to it- lost 12 lbs (she lost 17 her first week), but geez if it wasn't for creamy Tomato Soup, I think I would be dead right now and yes it was low fat, low carbs and low sugar but very filling!!

I also couldn't wait to be able to take my gummy vitamins and chocolate calcium!! just to taste the sweets

Tomorrow starts my REAL day 1! Surgery is 1 week from today! Luckily, my husband doesn't eat the foods I want and twin 5 year don't eat the things I want either. Don't make dinner of the things that you want or crave. If you are allowed to eat the 4 oz of meat and veggies then make it for everyone! I made very small pieces of chicken with sautéed onion, peppers, and mushrooms- it was very good! I make 4 oz of fliet mion (sp??) and Brussel sprouts, your family can eat chicken and steak- I only at the 4oz of meat twice.

Another thing, make your protien drinks in the blender (the liquid premier tastes the best) and add strawberries or banana, a little almond milk and ice- it will bulk up that shake to more than you can drink!

Its SO hot where I live, I can go get a sugar free snow cone, yum!!

I only have to do 6 days of pre-op diet and 2 days liquid. I started early (at 3 weeks pre-op) and lost 12 lbs the first week, does this dramatic weight lose stop? Surely, you don't loose 10+ lbs a week, do you?

Anyone try this for liquid vitamins?

I am on day 2 of Pre-op, so no more Creamer or sugar. I am using Splenda or Stevia for sweetner and Almond Milk or Premier Protein for creamer. I preferred powder creamer. and am not happy with the taste of my coffee the last 2 days. Anyone have suggestions? I could do without sweetner all togather if I found a creamer that was good enough.

Any advice? Has anyone tried the Inspire powder Creamers?

I'm on day 1 and had to give up my sweet tea too!! I need to try premier protien in my coffee tomorrow- I used Almond Milk this morning.

This is a liquid Vitamin machine, kinda like the coffee machines.

Has anyone tried this?

I'm in Dallas (Kaufman actually)! But, going to Mexico.

My mom had surgery a year ago- here in Dallas and was self pay.

Thank you!!

What brand tastes the best powder for vanilla?

On ‎5‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 9:59 PM, sammi123 said:

I did. It said maybe blood from the hernia

that makes sense!

Did you google it? I know green is normal

22 hours ago, Kay07 said:

Hi everyone! My surgery is next week and I am about done with all my pre-op shopping. I have purchased:

• 3 Different brands of Protein Powder: Delicious Dream French vanilla (24g), Aria Protein in chocolate, Vanilla (both 20g) and Vanilla Cupcake (10g Lower protein for a not so dense shake), and Isopure (25g) in 4 flavors, including unlfavored.
• Premier Protein RTD (30g) in chocolate, caramel, vanilla, bananas & cream and strawberry.
• Protein Waters: Protein20 (20g), Premier Protein Clear (15g), and Trimino (7g)
• 2x Blender bottles
• Multiple small plates (This was strongly recommended by multiple wls vets!)
• Multiple small bowls
• Milk of Magnesia
• Colace
• Bariatric Fusion Vitamins
• calcium chews
• Benefiber
• Cheap slippers for in hospital stay (those socks suck)
• Toilet seat riser (recommended by a soon-to-be sleeved friend on here)
• Squatty Potty (I hear it works, so I figured why not!)

I didn't have to buy any shake/food equipment since I already had a food scale and the Ninja Inteli-sense system that has a blender/food processor/ spiralizer/ and some other random things (I have yet to use so not sure what they do haha)

And because I am neurotic, I've tested out dozens of recipes over the last few months and built up a little repitoire of bariatric-friendly recipes for me to try post-surgery for each different stage. I'll be making some homemade bone broth this week (Dad's a butcher so this comes out really really good!) as well as other quick meals for the first few days post surgery where I probably won't want to cook.

Now that I am reading over this I probably over prepared, but that's type of person I am.

I would love to see some of your recipies! can you post some OR email them to me? amyandgreg1234@gmail.com

On ‎5‎/‎4‎/‎2018 at 11:17 PM, Just4nise said:

I've collected a 2qt crock pot for making individual Soups, (that can be frozen and rewarmed easily), personal blender, shaker bottles, Vitamins (1 month worth only), True Lemon Water enhancers, and a small scoop for measuring serving sizes, (it's slightly bigger then a melon baller). Next on my list is a food processor.

HW 302
SW ----
CW 284
GW 150-ISH

"I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful." - Unk

What is this for?

I would just go to Mexico and skip all the BS!

5 hours ago, TaylorMade4One said:

Although I haven't done a ton of research of the hunger hormone in the stomach or intestine I would have to beleive it plays a big part in the whole thing. We also should break bad habits and chose better food choices which is why I'm going to see a behavior therapist as well. Maybe they can help me get my mind right.

I am also going to start counseling, I was wondering what type of counsler I needed! I don't have "particular" issues but people say its emotional eating, so I am willing to try! I need this to work!!

Thank You!

I don't feel like I am an emotional eater, more of a sugar addict and a boredom "grazer" but I would like to get some counseling just to help give this process every chance possible to get the weight off and STAY off.. but I am not sure if I am supposed to be looking for just a general counselor OR is there a specific type?

Thank both of you for your answers, they make since!

Yes! I have been eating ALOT for the last 2 weeks! And I need to stop- I am gaining weight and I don't want any more weight to have to loose!!

Why does the craving for food come back?