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I use the Protein Smart shakes as Creamer in my coffee. Three cups of coffee and the shake is down without any bad taste.

Ive read that other people have suggested Air freshener, your own toiletries including Biotin spray and mouthwash, heating pad, lotion, ear plugs, medicine list, cell phone/charger, chap stick, comfy clothes, spare underwear in case of accidents, extension cord, sanitary hand wipes, your own pillow, and a small pillow to place by abdomen for support(especially for car ride home. You can put it between your abdomen and the seat belt), and an abdominal support wrap, and anything that will make you comfortable ie your own blankie, stuffed animal etc. I was also thinking about bringing my own clear liquid like protein20, and sipping broth from bariatricPal. I also have a binder of info that my surgeon wants me to bring to the hospital. Hope this helps someone else out!

I just came across this forum tonight! I’m pencilled in for Apr 17th too! Start the LRD same day as you too.

My surgery is scheduled for April 4th. I started my pre-op diet yesterday.

pureed phase was the time I really regained my taste for proper food. My surgery was cancelled the night before my original date and I made a decision to stick to my pre-op diet (and lost 25lbs while waiting for my new surgery date!) By the time of my pureed phase I hadn't had proper food for 2 months. I pureed EVERYTHING! meat was my fave because it added so much flavour. Basically I made dinner for my family and then put a few spoons into a blender and had that along with them. The best thing I have ever tasted EVER was a lamb roast Sunday lunch about a fortnight after my surgery - all the veg, all the lamb, lots of gravy, just a tablespoon or two. 😍

I had no idea going in about puree either, but realized it's no big deal. I was never was a cook. I am a microwave type of guy. But I pureed a big can of white chicken meat with my little Ninja blender. Added a some light mayo, greeek yogurt, pickle relish, no flavor protein powder, and some spices and put them in little 4oz containers for the fridge. I was pleasently surprised that it tasted like a quality dip with that type of texture. I woud eat 1-2 pureee per day, the rest was yogurt, cottage cheese and of course shakes.
Puree isn't forever, just a short time to let your gut heal. I acually still like my chicken pureee delight for a snack now that I'm in my 2nd week of "soft food" phase.

Crossing my legs!

I no longer have to wear wide shoes or plus size clothes.

Idk about weird but it was surprising when the towel fit around me again without a gap.

Today I had an unexpected and surprisingly satisfying NSV. I noticed that my belly button shrank. It's about 50% shallower than it used to be! Who knew I would be so pleased about less depth to my belly button? 😆

I like Isopure unflavored. The main ingredient is Whey Protein Isolate. It's good stuff.

The clear Premier Protein is a great option since it's made from 100% whey protein isolate. It's a bit too sweet for my taste buds and I personally prefer Protein20 (grape is my favorite flavor.)

I'm not telling you to buy BariatricPal products. Although I wouldn't complain if you do 😁! My point is to use products that are 100% Whey Protein Isolate, regardless of the brand.

I would ask your doctor if taking it right when the thirty minutes after eating is up. i feel like the thirty minute window should be plenty close enough for it to still count as being close to when you ate. but im not a medical professional

I was five months out at my first post-surgery Thanksgiving, so in a different place than you are. I had an ounce or two of turkey with gravy and a tablespoon or two of sweet potatoes and stuffing. I probably had some vegetables, too. I remember I brought a container of pumpkin-flavored Greek yogurt with me to eat while everyone else ate pumpkin pie.
in the years since then, I've eaten what I want, just in small portions. At 7.5 years out, I try to eat sensibly at holiday meals and not make a pig of myself. *Usually* it works...