ShoppGirl

Congratulations on your surgery date. I tolerated the premiere protein clear protein drinks best post surgery. I didn’t love them but they went down easier than everything else. I later discovered the premier protein caffe latte and I actually enjoy them to this day I have one at almost a year out every morning. They have caffeine in them though so beware of that until you are cleared for it.

Do you make your own smoothies? I have with Greek yogurt but not protein powder? Do you think a full scoop of protein would dissolve okay in 12oz smoothie or would it need to be half scoop?? I have a feeling I will be one of the firsts to order protein powder in the kids size. Lol

I had to use milk of magnesia at first but then I just added soluble fiber to my morning drink each day and I was regular. After I got a ways out I began to decrease the fiber until I don’t need that either because I get enough fiber from food.

So sorry you are going through this. Glad you are in a good place with a great team to get you through it all.

I would assume it was my body needing salt. Have you tried to sayisfy the craving with a healthier alternative like a handful of salted nuts maybe?

If you make them at home just watch the tiny seeds in strawberries. Depending on what stage you are in those may not be allowed.

Hello and welcome. Premiere protein shakes are what my surgeon recommended but they are all different in terms of what shakes they want you on (best advice is stick to your clinics plan). Many people have to do broth on their pre op diet. I was fortunate mine wasn’t all liquid (again stick to your teams plan). My significant other was very on board. I was thin when I met him though so he could see the difference in how my weight slowed me down physically as well as emotionally over the years as I gained it and didn’t have the fears that some partners get that I would get thin and act different or leave him cause I loved him when I was thin before and he knew what to expect. I am glad your significant others is starting to be supportive. Perhaps take them along to doctors appointments and support group meetings and they will get more on the same page. Congratulations on starting this life changing journey

Yay!! Congratulations ?

I am 11 months out and just had the stomach flu and it was very interesting because my husband and I experienced the same bug (he gave it to me) differently. He vomited a lot for two days and had some occasional diarrhea. I vomited one time first thing in that morning when it started and that was it. But I had diarrhea the rest of the time non stop. I wondered if it had to do with our stomachs being different post sleeve. I will say that vomiting was a lot less unpleasant post surgery though for sure. Also, I was able to eat a few saltines at 11 months out and they sat fine which was good because that and broth were what I ate for a day. Ooh and I was able to get by without any gingeraile. I had to stay close to a toilet anyways so I just chilled and watched Netflix all day and the nausea wasn’t too bad. It was worse when you moved around ALOT.

I live in a small town and it’s the only smoothie place I know of anywhere near me. I have been going over and over their nutritional data and menu and I think I found one that will be okay. First off they make their smoothies with turbanado sugar unless you request to substitute splenda which helps a lot. Second, they use juice from concentrate for some of their fruits but not all so choosing the right fruits is key. Third, they have the kids smoothies which is 12oz so of course that cuts everything in half. The jetty junior With Splenda Is 80 calories, 20g carbs and 12g sugar. I am pretty sure it’s just fresh strawberry, fresh banana and Splenda. Although they must add something to make it blend. Idk maybe just ice or water?? Something. I will watch them closely as they make it for sure.

I found the books and online resources of Dr. Matthew Wiener to be helpful.

They have a salad that is supposedly only 350 calories. I find it hard to believe though because it has grilled chicken breast, bacon and a salsa ranch dressing. I mean I guess it could be a lite dressing and they could be skimpy with the chicken and bacon but I bet they don’t really make it that way when you get there. I would probably leave off the bacon either way because I can live without it but does their dressing come pre portioned? If not I know I have to get that on the side too. do they really toss the pulp in smoothies? I thought that was just when juicing?? I think I have decided that if I go with a smoothie it will be the childrens 12 ounce one

I was looking at the kids smoothies too. The 12 oz Jetty junior with Splenda doesn’t look bad. It’s 80 calories 20g carbs 12g sugar. I am trying to find something to have as a treat on occasion that isn’t too bad. I think that will do. If I’m reading this correctly it’s less than an apple. I need to print it out though and be sure because I’m reading it on my phone

Has anyone ever been to one of these. Apparently they are all over. I want to go so badly. What’s good there? It all looks so good on their online menu. Also, if I get a smoothie to go and put in fridge will it be good later that same day? I am thinking if I eat food I obviously can’t do a smoothie too but I could have it later for a snack or for dinner if it’s a protein one. Maybe I will just get a smoothie and call it a day. I glanced at the calories and many things are a splurge as listed but I’m thinking I can get the sauce on the side or leave off the bacon, etc to make it doable. Just curious what others get there.

Well the surgeon may feel it is important to not set you up to fail as well. Seems like a good surgeon to me. The insurance company is looking for an excuse to not spend money but the surgeon loses money if he doesn’t do the surgery and he still wants to make sure you don’t have an undiagnosed issues that would lead you to fail if not treated beforehand.

Good for you. I am post op and I still lack the confidence to do things like eating out alone and could never imagine doing a trip alone at this point in my life. I keep saying I am going to eat out or go to the movies by myself just to prove to myself that I can. It’s weird because I enjoy my own company at home so it’s not that I am not content alone. I just worry about what others think of me which makes it entirely a confidence issue. I am so glad that you have achieved these non scale victories.

Congratulations. ?

Well I can’t say I know what you are going through but I sure am glad you are posting here so that you know that you are not going through it alone. Hopefully the dr is Right And you don’t have to go back. Keep us posted.

I agree. If insurance would have covered or if I could have afforded it at 30 BMI I would have done it then because I know that I tried every way to do it on my own and couldn’t keep it off. Only you know if you have REALLY tried to lose it the old fashioned way and you say you have. If nothing changes then you are just destined to become morbidly obese eventually. One thing I wish I had realized pre surgery is how much of this is mental though. I think if I knew then what I know now I would have went to counseling first to deal with some disordered eating I didn’t realize I have (I struggle with emotional and boredom eating) but then I would still have the surgery.

I only tried it with pudding because I bought it pre surgery and didn’t really need it because I found the premiere protein fruit punch tolerable and then I found the caffe latte which has caffeine but if you are allowed that and like coffee it is much less sweet than most protein shakes. I still drink one a day at 11 months out.

Have you tried the clear protein drinks? Or unflavored protein you can mix in various things.

We all lose at different rates. What does your doctor say about your rate of loss? If you truly are sticking to your plan you may be experiencing a stall which can last several weeks. There is nothing to do or change, the stall will pass.

I am so sorry that they are doing this but to wait till now to express their feelings almost seems calculated and manipulative. I hope that you choose you and do choose to continue this journey to good health. You deserve this and you have plenty of people here to root you on and support you throughout the process. Good luck tomorrow.

I could have done that in a couple days but peoples recovery is allover the map. As long as you don’t have to lift anything and the dogs won’t jump on you I would say as soon as you are off pain meds so you can drive.

I doubt they would cancel you. They would most likely just have to rearrange their schedule a bit to accommodate the extra time it takes to do a bypass. As in you would just possibly go at another time of day.