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Had my final visit with my surgeon on Tuesday and set surgery date for December 12th. Got a call from the office today that we have received insurance approval.....YAY!! Will be starting my two week pre-op liquid phase right after Thanksgiving, then move to pureed Proteins after surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App
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I track all my food on MyFitnessPal.com. I still mostly only eat 3-4 oz. at a time but lately I've been able to eat more at lunch. Unlike most people, I start out the day wide-open and get tighter as the day progresses. My schedule has recently changed and I haven't worked out a new routine. But meals such as lunch or dinner tend to be meat and veggies. I sometimes have a few bites of potato. Once in a while I'll do Soup or a salad... I put a lot of cottage cheese and egg on the salad if it's from a salad bar and I get salad with grilled chicken if I'm at a restaurant. Snacks tend to be yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese sticks, nuts or trail mix, Protein hot chocolate or a Protein Bar. Sometimes I do fruit or beef Jerky. Breakfast is almost always a Protein shake. Sometimes I put fruit in it and sometimes I do not. When I work out, I do trail mix, gels, sports drinks (I mix in a compatible Protein Drink to up the protein), Protein Bars and bananas. I'm still experimenting with that as well. At this point, I still don't really eat bread or Pasta. I do sometimes have pizza and will eat the crust. But I've never been a big bread person and pasta now sits too heavy in my sleeve. I exercise 7-8x a week on 5 different days but I'm trying to get up to 9-10x a week. I'm training for a Half-Ironman and I need to do more than I've been doing. I just started working out with a personal trainer and I run 3-4 times a week, bike 2-3 and swim 1 time. I need to get another swim and another strength session in there!
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Yeah for right now I'm sticking to my premier protein shakes, they are the best tasting ones to me lol I'm going to pick some fruity ones from unjury and see what else I can get. Thank you!
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I'm officially starting my liquid diet tomorrow on the 1st, my surgery is Nov 18! I am just absolutely terrified that I will not be able to stick with it though. I have started a little early with liquid for breakfast and lunch and then having a small dinner. Any suggestions on how to better myself on sticking with it? My surgeon said to do 3 protein shakes a day, 1 for breakfast lunch and dinner and then a yogurt after breakfast for a snack and a broth after lunch. What have your surgeons suggested for the liquid diet? I feel like mine is veeerrryy limited and I've heard that other surgeons will allow some other things. All comments and suggestions are extremely appreciated! ????
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I know its so hard when there aren't that many options to have. But of course we have to stick to it ???? thank you and good luck to you as well!
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Worried About Lack Of Restriction
hollirrose replied to ksgirlmomof4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had no problems with water/liquid from day 2 on. I thought my sleeve was broken. I also was hungry until I was cleared for "real" food. Once I was eating dense protein (meat, eggs) I finally felt the restriction everyone was talking about. I'm 7 months out and a meal is about 1.5 to 2 oz of protein or one egg. Try not to worry... I know easier said then done.. but you will feel the restriction once you get past liquid and mushy stages. -
HAVE TO LOSE TEN POUNDS
Caliblonde replied to cass3057's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You can totally do it in 3 weeks. I didn't start with the two protein shakes and broth based soup the first week. I had two shakes and a normal dinner the first week and then went to shakes and cream soups the second week and then went down to the broth based soups the third week. It wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be. I wish you the best! -
HAVE TO LOSE TEN POUNDS
VSGandMe2011 (DisneyMomma) replied to cass3057's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I get my protein powder from the Vitamin Shoppe. My dr wanted me on a low carb diet, so that's why I wasn't allowed sugar or starchy veggies. Here's the link to the video! -
HAVE TO LOSE TEN POUNDS
VSGandMe2011 (DisneyMomma) replied to cass3057's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Whatever protein shake you decide on needs to have NO sugar....The weight will come of VERY slowly if at all with all the sugar in regular slimfast. I use Nectar by Syntrax (chocolate mousse, or french vanilla) both delicious and you can mix it with chilled coffee and milk and a little SF syrup for a YUMMY iced coffee protein drink!! (I did a youtube video about how I make this!) My pre-op diet was 3-4 protein shakes a day with 5oz of protein for dinner and as many veggies (no starch!) as I wanted with dinner. I did that for 2 weeks and lost 16.6 lbs!! You can do it!! <3 -
Food sensitivities and JJ virgin diet
T'snewstart replied to K33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No food allergies.... just a huge change in taste.... I used to love certain foods before... and now do not care for them..... now that is a strange experience. I do hope you find a solution to this.my Dr. Insists on protein shakes...2 a day @ 30 grams a each shake .... every DR is different. My Dr says it's very difficult to get in all the needed protein w/o shakes. Our tummies are too small. -
He needs to lose weight too but won't try...
BetsyB replied to jingleboob's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Knowing that he pressured you to have surgery with promises to care for himself properly---and that he's now giving you a hard time for things like Protein powder--puts a bit of a different spin on it, for sure. I understand your unhappiness--I really do. But no matter what, his weight loss ball is in his own court. Sometimes we learn who people really are the hard way--I hope this is not the case for you; I hope that your husband steps up to the plate and does what he needs to do, and you find that he's just another guy struggling with his own demons rather than someone who manipulates to get what he wants from others, without doing what he needs to do for himself (and his relationship--not that weight is a relationship issue, but coercing you to have a procedure you didn't really want? that's definitely a relationship issue). -
Seeking Reliable, Cost Effective Surgeon
leprechaunmomma replied to leprechaunmomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Okay, so here is another question for you all...I have been looking at A Lighter Me, and just generally googling about. They seem to use the same surgeons as Obesity Solutions International....does that seem hinky? Are the two affiliated somehow? Does anyone know if they are what they say they are, with no hidden costs? And the rate of success that they boast? As I will be traveling from Canada to get this done I am thinking Mexico is the best option financially...yikes... I just don't want to go there and be banboozuled. Not to mention I think I am going to go by myself, my hubby wants to go....but.... did you guys take companions? -
Bypass worked too well, wasting away-anyone else?
Matt Z replied to margalit's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@margalit are you still losing weight or are you stable? I don't think you look like you are wasting away, maybe it feels that way, but that second photo, you appear to be a fairly healthy weight. There are lots of higher calorie options you can take to up your calorie count and get some weight back on you, high calorie proteins, shakes, etc all are options. I can't speak to the nausea, except to say, if you tried the synthetic THC, would your doctor maybe support you trying the natural version? There is more than just THC in cannabis, it might help you to be supplied with all the beneficial compounds in cannabis rather than using a single compound synthetic. I'm on marinol for sleep issues, it doesn't effect my appetite much if at all and I've never noticed any nausea relief either. -
oh...btw, I've bought several different sample packs of protein from different sites online. Unjury, Chike, bariatriceating and so far nothing is as good as my PrescriptFit lactose free chocolate and the chicken soup flavor.
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Met with nutrtionist for class feeling scared about how to schedule liquid intake post op. How do you get 40 grams of protein and 64 oz of water if you can only take in 2 oz at a time. Feeling overwhelmed. Surgery scheduled everything preop completed and now having cold feet.
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Seeking Reliable, Cost Effective Surgeon
allnewme replied to leprechaunmomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Seriously check out each of the top Mexican Dr's. Alvarez, Aceves, Kelly,and there are others. Read the boards, Google their names and read as much as you can from former patients. I even talked to people on the phone after I chose to go with Alvarez. Some Dr's put you in a house with nursing staff and many other patients after surgery, they don't keep you in a hospital. I prefer the hospital route, just to be safe. Some do several surgeries per day, Alvarez does 2, MAYBE 3, per day. I liked that fact because they can take their time in the OR plus have more time with you bedside. In the end, you have to have do your research and weigh the options. Go with your instinct, you will know in your heart which one meets your needs. -
He needs to lose weight too but won't try...
jingleboob replied to jingleboob's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't have gotten so mad had he not just finished saying he needed to eat healthy and lose weight... I'm not thrilled when he orders pizza and I have to smell it but the comment is what set me on fire. He also complains about how much my protein powder costs... $20 a tub, but one tub makes me breakfast for almost a month. I've pointed that out before but it makes no difference. Then he'll spend $20 on one pizza for one meal and think nothing of it. I'm just angry with the double standard I guess. If you're going to complain about your gut and say you need to lose weight don't instantly follow it with a whole pizza. I also feel like I'm the only one doing my part in our agreement. WE decided for me to have this surgery... I NEVER would have done it if he hadn't thought it was the best thing, because he wants another child or two and wouldn't even think of trying at my current weight due to the risks. He didn't make me have the surgery, but he nudged me toward it. I'm glad he did. But he was supposed to be eating healthier and watching his cholesterol and doing what he needed to do too and he's not and I kind of feel like I was tricked into the whole thing when he does what he did. Again, I'm glad I had this surgery, but I went into it with him telling me he was going to be right with me and we were going to get healthy and lose weight together. Now I'm doing all of the work and watching him eat eat eat. I'm just frustrated... -
Is It Weird Cuz I Feel This Way
kah1213 replied to tattoomommy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't have to do liquids except for the day before surgery. I did watch my calories and ate high protein for the 2 weeks before surgery (on my own; not doc's orders). -
Is It Weird Cuz I Feel This Way
Nayelli replied to tattoomommy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well my pre-op was protein shakes and protein bars and a lena meal for 2 weeks and one day pre-op clear liquids. I'm a really big person and they needed to shrink my liver. I would just follow your Dr.s Orders he know you better than we do and he know what he want drom you to be able to perform sugery safely on you. Have a nice day! =) -
Is It Weird Cuz I Feel This Way
jimc052886@gmail.com replied to tattoomommy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on a 10 day liquid diet protein shakes, broth, sugar free jello, a random egg her and there. I'm also allowed yogurt and cottage cheese which I can't stand its been tough day number 3 is today -
Good girl/Bad girl....grocery shopping
rebecca_dsu posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found myself completely confused at the grocery store today. Thoughts in my head went like this: "I need to be buying healthy stuff and start working on losing a little." "But you still have 8 weeks until surgery...and you are never going to be able to eat the bad stuff again, or don't need to for several, several months...so you better get it now." "Yeah, but wouldn't it be great to lose a few pounds even before the preop diet starts." "Didn't you hear me...it's going to be MONTHS before you can have sugar again." So my cart was the strangest mix. From Protein shakes to a pint of ben and jerry's to fresh fruits and veggies to nutella (aka crack). Gees. Is anyone else preop going through this weird jacked up, not knowing what to do mind set? I certainly don't want to gain any weight prior to surgery, but I'm really not feeling like jumping on the "get strict now!" band wagon either. -
There are many ways to add extra protein to your diet. I could not handle Protein Shakes at all so I would take SF pudding and add a scoop of protein powder or plain old powdered milk (excellent choice and cheap!) Also, you can add it to yogurt and double the amount of protein you get in one easy step. You need to work to get that protein in. It is crucial when in the "honeymoon" stage. Congrats on the choice to have the Sleeve. It is LIFE CHANGING!!
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Tired of Protein Shakes - Water fasting?
Arabesque replied to lydiaire's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Protein is important for the rest of your life. Everyone should be eating protein regardless if they are bariatric patients or not. Your body needs it for healing, muscle & bone health, digestion, … https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/functions-of-protein#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9 The daily recommended amount is 0.8g per kilogram for a non bariatric patient. (I’m required to reach 1.2g of protein per kg of weight in maintenance.) My surgeon was ok if I didn’t meet my protein goals each day to begin as long as I was making an effort to be close. It gets easier when you can eat more. If you can’t tolerate the shakes try bone broth, well strained cream soups or consumes, wonton soup broth (no wontons or vegetables of course). I struggled with shakes too so would dilute them & just rode out one a day for the two weeks. -
Yeah I agree with u I'm not but it's my protein I'm worried about!!! I'm not getting enough
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Tired of Protein Shakes - Water fasting?
Pete-TheTimeIsNow replied to lydiaire's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The liver shrinks by lack of sugar/fats. The protein is to help you keep your muscle mass.. If you lose muscle (alongside fat), then your metabolic rate decreases, and you lose less and less weight. Another goal of the liquid diet is to get your body (and you) prepared for what comes after surgery (clear liquids, full liquids, puree, etc).. Try switching the shakes you are drinking. At first I liked the Peanut Butter from Permier Protein, but after 2 days I couldn't stand it. End up with plain Vanilla. Tried the oens from Fairlife.. too sweet for me.. Search in the forums, there are lots of ideas on how to deal with this (add whey protein to broth, etc), depends on what your diet allows.
