Greg White

I used the equate chocolate which is the same as the premier. But I used it to make a mocha. Whole container and a 8 ounce cup of coffee it’s so good. But heat it up if you store your shake cold makes the coffee like warm at best.

Just got the best news today from post op, it’s on to soft food. I can advance past the liquids to soft Protein. Everything checked out at the DR and progress is where it needs to be. What did you do for your first soft meal?

Hello 5th Buddies. I had my bypass on the 5th and things have been so surprisingly great. Got discharged immediately the next morning. Getting in the Water and Protein. Doing homemade broths and tolerating them. I have my first play op appointment tomorrow. Not even in pain which I am surprised by that. I have more knee pains than surgery pains from walking lol. Stay pumped everyone. The honeymoon is in full effect and let’s make the most out of it. I am sure they’re tougher days ahead but enjoy the ride.

Hello 5th Buddies. I had my bypass on the 5th and things have been so surprisingly great. Got discharged immediately the next morning. Getting in the Water and Protein. Doing homemade broths and tolerating them. I have my first play op appointment tomorrow. Not even in pain which I am surprised by that. I have more knee pains than surgery pains from walking lol. Stay pumped everyone. The honeymoon is in full effect and let’s make the most out of it. I am sure they’re tougher days ahead but enjoy the ride.

Today was a great post op day. I was able to get my walking in around 7000 steps. I got my Water and Protein in as well. Let’s just say I felt really good for just having my surgery Tuesday. And I even went to the dentist for a cleaning. My energy level is going great. I said that to say All my February buddies you got this and hopefully you feel the way I do.

Well I am headed home. Surgery was a success. Now it’s time to heal and do better. By better I mean make better choices and decisions about my over all health.

It was 326

Good luck to all the people scheduled for today. When can do this

Well today marks the beginning of a new journey. I am heading to the hospital for my surgery. It’s been a great two weeks. Down 20lbs from liquid Pre-op diet and looking forward to shedding this fat suit in the future.

That’s looks a lot like my cart. Were you able to tolerate creamy Soups.

Well I’m counting down. I only have 4 days til my surgery. Getting my supplies for post op. Found a B12 and Gummy Vitamin. Any other suggestions for post diet.

Yes it’s pre. I had my appointment today and now I’m scheduled for Tuesday at 9am

I have been making my own broth with a whole boiled chicken in the crock pot with vegetables and fresh spices. Then I strain everything and only use the broth as my Soup. Taste great and filling without carbs and sugars. Sodium might be a lil high but you can control that.

Hello I have the same surgery date. My pre-op is Tuesday. How is the liquid diet going for you. I’m actually embracing mine and losing during it.

4 hours ago, sheslittletex said:

I am weighing all of the positives versus all of the negatives while trying to make a final decision about surgery. I have been considering the gastric sleeve surgery for years, and am now closer to making decision than I have ever been . The referral has been made and I have scheduled my consultation. So far, just about everything I have researched has me leaning towards going for it except my fear that I won't be able to afford the expense of groceries in the future. Why are healthy foods so expensive? And the Protein and Vitamins expense is scary to think about. I have joint pain, apnea and high blood pressure as well as a rare disease and know that my future health would benefit from the surgery, but I'm so poor! Is bariatric surgery only a solution for people with more substantial finances? (I have insurance and some savings to help with surgery costs). And advice?

So here’s my take. I have all the big five boxes checked. And I am getting bypass done on the 5th. The ampuntnof money I spend on meds and doctor visits and other incidentals pale in comparison. You will you find that thing will balance out once you factor in all the other expenses. The food you eat will help off set cost. It can be done you will have to refocus on what’s important and that’s your health.

9 hours ago, ldawn said:

Hey my February surgery friends! I’m somehow surviving my liquid pre op diet. Today is Sunday and I’m down 10 pounds since Monday! I know the weight loss will be slower next week, but I really hope to get another 5 pounds off.

6 hours ago, ldawn said:

7 hours ago, Greg White said:

This is so exciting. I have my date for Feb 5th and I am getting myself prepared. I have my gym membership going and I am actually going. I am getting my routine down so that when I have those 2 weeks post-op I can really make the most out of them

When do you start your pre op diet?

I started today so it’s day 2 now

This is so exciting. I have my date for Feb 5th and I am getting myself prepared. I have my gym membership going and I am actually going. I am getting my routine down so that when I have those 2 weeks post-op I can really make the most out of them

On ‎1‎/‎15‎/‎2019 at 5:50 PM, KimTriesRNY said:

Here’s a good post to read from the gastric bypass forum....

This is something I do not think I would have gotten from the doctor. Great tips and strategies that will have to try.

4 hours ago, Liz The New Me said:

First I wish I was reading this site before not after. I would have not stock up on any vitamin's before because now I hate them all. My taste bud has changed so much. I ended up doing the Patch MD. Give yourself time to heal and do not rush to move to the next step. Warm tea and Soup was and still is my go to comfort for my stomach. Best of luck.

this has a wealth of information on it this site. Glad I found it!

1 hour ago, Hopping To It said:

My date is also February 5th. Going to be a great day and start of our journey
See ya lighter

The excitement is really building up as I get closer. Best of luck to you

1 hour ago, Boldilocks said:

My surgery date is February 5th as well! Good luck!

Best of the luck to you as well

This is my first post! So I am having Gastric on the 5th. I have been reading and digesting (no pun intended) as much information as I can. I tried the chewable Flintstone Vitamin for the first time today and wow I just remember how bad they taste. Has anyone tried something different. I wonder if homothetic liquid vitamins would work better.

if there was one thing you would advise me to do before surgery what would it be. I have friends telling me I should eat my last meal that I really love so that I won't crave it afterwards but that's what Kinda got me in this the position I am in now. Did anyone do that before they started their liquid diet.