mattk53
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3 weeks 21 pounds, No real cravings yet, Even though I had to sit there and watch my son eat a half a loaf of garlic bread a couple days ago. One of my favorites.
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I don't think you are wrong. Mikey does come off a little rude sometimes, but he knows what he is talking about. He's from Australia so it could be a cultural difference.🤠
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I guess that's why they call it a liquid diet. I looked at it like this: My sweet carvings was taken care of by the PP shakes, My cravings for meats were substituted with the chicken and beef broth and the jello was that need to eat something with a spoon. (FYI my favorite Premier protein is the pumpkin spice, So good). The 14 day liquid diet sucked but it is an necessity. Think of it as an means to a end.
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I drank chocolate and vanilla premier protein shakes to take the edge off. Also, Sugar free jello worked good too.
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He was my Sleeve surgeon, Zero complaints.
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Northern Cali/UCSF Buddy/Mentor
mattk53 replied to Katilady's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Sorry you didn't get a response, I did pretty much the same thing. I hope all went well. -
My 600-lb Life: Fact Orr Fiction? 🧐🤔
mattk53 replied to jbeesauntie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started watching the show after my surgery. If I saw it before I probably wouldn't have gone through with it. The surgery scenes are very graphic. Especially the "pulling out the stomach" parts of the Sleeve. -
When to start taking meds whole?
mattk53 replied to Dianerae's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told to crush my meds for three months. -
Looking good teach!
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Holy crap, That's amazing. You look like a different guy. Congrats RussT
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How long did you guys have to crush your pills after surgery? In my reading I've heard anywhere from two weeks to 6 months. I'm sure I'll do whatever my Dr. says to do, I'm Just curious what you were told???
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Great, keep it up. I lost 28 pounds over my 2 week pre-op.
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They gave me two of them in the hospital. I guess to drive their point home. Good luck on your surgery (today I think).
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I had my two week appointment today. I was told for 3 months to crush all pills. The only exceptions are capsules and chewables. So there you go.
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I had a very similar experience. I worked with my surgeons team of underlings for over a year. I only met him twice for a few minutes each before the surgery/ Like you said he is very highly thought of in his field and seemed very competent. Just wish I wasn't a number to him.
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Yeah it's hard, but the weight just falls off during that time. Also it's a means to an end!
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The Calcium chews are pretty good. The chocolate one I have tastes like a Tootsie roll.
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You chew your pills, don't they taste terrible? I couldn't imagine. 🤮 I'll stick to crushing them.
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No, I'm doing good. So sorry you're having problems. I hope things get better.
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I also had mine June 5th!
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Protein shakes besides Bariatric advantage that you like?
mattk53 replied to BQT's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm also a fan of Premier protein. I usually drink vanilla or chocolate, both are great and very affordable at Costco. But the real treat is the Pumpkin Spice. PP only put's them out during the holiday season and I have never seen them in stores, but dam they're so good! I did find them at walmart.com once and I loaded up. -
Did you keep surgery a secret? What did you tell people?
mattk53 replied to FinallyLosingIt20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I kept it pretty close to the vest. I told my wife, kids, mother, my best friend and a work colleague. My wife however told everyone. All her very large family, people at work, the lady at the super market, etc. I just thought that it was nobodies business but mine and my family. -
Welcome Michelle, There's a lot of good info here don't be afraid to ask. Congrates on getting a surgery date.
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They had me take mine on a Monday, my surgery was on Friday.
