NewEnglanderGal

3 hours ago, CammyC said:

I made Shelly’s Ricotta bake from her blog. It was mostly Ricotta tho.

Girl, exactly!!!!!!! It tasted soooo good but it messes me up 🥺

My doctor said I was ok to try new and more things so I tried that ricotta bake that I hear so much about. It’s soooo tasty but the heart burn is intense. However, if you don’t get the heartburn from it, it may help with the Pasta cravings.

I’m in the same boat! 7 days post op and getting hungry 😫 Fairlife chocolate milk with another scoop of unflavored Protein Powder has been a life savor for me.

side note- today was the first time the incisions started to itch. Normal? Anything to help?

For those who have had their surgery already, how are you feeling?

im completely unable to get my premiere Protein down which is very upsetting. I did also buy the non flavored Protein Powder that I can start adding to my liquid.

any other tils?

1 hour ago, Confidently_Me said:

I’m soo sorry to hear that! Have you spoken to your surgeon?! What have they advised you to do? I’m surprised they sent you home in that condition

Im

very confused why the let me go home. However I’m slowly drinking my beef broth (8 oz) but at the hospital I was getting sick from 2 oz Protein Shakes

13 minutes ago, Confidently_Me said:

NewEnglanderGal how’s the pains going? Hope you’re feeling much better!!!

Hey Confidently,

I just got home about 2 hours ago from the hospital. This pain is sooo bad, they I have thrown up- just took my very limited supply

of OXy and it came up with the throw up. cried a little Over that.

22 hours ago, Nermada said:

Small update. At first gas main was dull annoyance but ever since last night it became sharp pains under my boobs. Since the pain is so intense I’ve been getting morphine every 3 hoursX . I’ll have to stay at the hospital if the intense pain doesn’t stop

I’m sleeved S well and in my own private room. I feel absolutely great, except I keep dozing off every 20 minutes or so. I have slight irratation at the top of my rib cage which I’m guessing is the gas. Haven’t been cleared to walk yet but I believe we will be soon.

1 hour ago, CammyC said:

I was drinking ensure max Protein pre-op and it’s still good, but I prefer to make my own drinks now with Water and Premier Protein chocolate. sugar free Jello and I am surviving on sugar free popsicles. I’m one week Post op today! Also Bone Broth as it has Protein. I got this broth at Kroger and it is sooo good! It smells good and tastes much heartier than a regular Bone Broth, but still has that delicate broth consistency for our recovering tummies. I can’t stomach any other bone broth bc to me it smells like dead meat. Yuck! And this has 10 grams of protein. It’s about 4 bucks more but is great!

This is my go to brand. It is sooo yummy!

Iv is in

2 hours ago, Lily66 said:

Sooooo Excited for you girls!!! Mine is tomorrow and I’m living with you today!!! Congratulations!! YOU HAVE MADE IT!💝🌟👌

Please let us hear from you when able!❤️

Thank you! Will keep posting updates as often as I can

You got this girl!!! Speedy recovery

1 hour until I leave for the hospital 🥳 I slept so well last night, that has to be a good sign, right ?!?!?

1 hour ago, new start21 said:

I’m currently in the hospital bed waiting on my surgeon and anesthesiologist!

Good luck!

Yeah super nervous. More so about having regrets after than any complications. I lost 10 lbs this month by following the diet. So it gets on my head that I could do this without surgery if I keep doing what I’m doing now. But I also know I’ve told myself this before and it didn’t work.

1 hour ago, Mello1 said:

We are entering Week 2 of the March surgery group! Week 2 folks, are you ready?

March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486, Wendy128

March 10 Confidently_Me, Nermada, Wellness Warrior, NewEnglanderGal, Amy Franks, finding.me, saracha

March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016, GAJeepgirt

March 13 Q75j25

March 14 Amie

So ready and so scared at the same time. Wishing us all luck on our dates, a speedy recovery, and lots of success!

3 minutes ago, finding.me said:

This liquid diet is brutal. Yesterday was worse than today and I'm nearly halfway through. How are you guys doing?

It’s just makes me super tired. I’m hitting my Protein and Water so I just try to keep that in the back of my mind. I try to walk out of the room anytime my husband and or daughter are eating something that I can’t.

On 2/26/2020 at 3:49 PM, Rearguard said:

Well I’m on Day 3 of the liquid diet and I have to say it hasn’t been bad, but today I noticed not a lot of energy. I’m assuming it’s the body adjusting. I thought I would try the Premier Protein clear ( to get ready for Clear Liquids for Sunday) in tropical punch flavor and I gotta say it’s definitely NOT my cup of tea (too much of an aftertaste) ....lol. I much prefer the regular premier Protein Drinks. March 2 is getting real close!

Are any of using myfitnesspal to log your calories. Today was my 22nd day of logging but it’s the first day on the liquid diet so I’m wayyyy under their calories recommendation. So it will not allow me to complete my days into. Anyone know how to “fix” this?

Wow, you look wonderful! Love the last photo especially. You are an inspiration!

2 hours ago, Mello1 said:

2 weeks and they made it clear that if you don't do it, you won't have the surgery. I've fasted before, so I know what to expect. I used to fast for 14-21 in the fall, but the acid reflux couldn't handle green juice fasting anymore.

Actually, I'm into day 2, and so far, so good. I think it's the Protein Shakes.

Man, you are a trooper!

1 hour ago, Mello1 said:

Heh, I'm on straight liquids, broth, sugar free popsicles and Jello. That's it for me, or and Water of course. Yeah, that Cookies and Cream.... yuck. I just threw out some old ones this weekend when I purged the refrig of all foods...

Damn, that’s rough! How long do you have to do that for. One or two weeks?

1 hour ago, KS Mermaid said:

I am March 5th! Im in the middle of the pre-op clear liquid diet phase or as I like to call it "About to eat one of my kids phase" lol!

How bad is yours!?! I start mine tomorrow 😬

38 minutes ago, finding.me said:

Same, here! I'm nervous, but excited! My program does a full liquid pre op diet for week. I start on 3/3!

I have been trying out different brands to see which are palatable. So far I’m digging the protein20 drinks and premiere Protein chocolate the best.
I’ve also got three different types of protein Soups that in anxiously awaiting to try 🙃

Thank you all for the clarification

Hi everyone! I apologize in advance if this has been discussed before.
does Protein Water count towards your Fluid intake, protein or both?