I am excited for the new journey I about to begin. My family doesn't understand that I am having this surgery for me. I want to be happy again. They don't understand my reasons... But I on top of the moon about my surgery. I am 41 years old and I am excited to just enjoy the ride. I am currently on a ten day pre-op. It has been difficult with the holidays. I have noticed that I get headaches. But I am trying my best to stick to it....I have my Last pre-op appointments on 12-29....Can any one tell me what the best protein supplements are. I have been looking on line and still haven't decided what to try....too many decisions.....Looking forward to a great 2011!!!!!!!

It's going to be my year!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can do this! If you need someone to talk to I'm a PM away

I am excited for the new journey I about to begin. My family doesn't understand that I am having this surgery for me. I want to be happy again. They don't understand my reasons... But I on top of the moon about my surgery. I am 41 years old and I am excited to just enjoy the ride. I am currently on a ten day pre-op. It has been difficult with the holidays. I have noticed that I get headaches. But I am trying my best to stick to it....I have my Last pre-op appointments on 12-29....Can any one tell me what the best Protein supplements are. I have been looking on line and still haven't decided what to try....too many decisions.....Looking forward to a great 2011!!!!!!!

It's going to be my year!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome.....this is the best decision you have made for yourself. As for protein supplements everyone has different taste and after surgery your taste may change. Personally I am using the carnation instant Breakfast sugar free chocolate and french vanilla. I add 1/3 c of dry milk to increase the protein to 21 grams with skim milk at 210 calories. Sometimes I heat the milk and it is like hot chocolate and also mix some Torina sugar free syrups to change up the flavor. I have used the walmart EAS advantage and have tried from GNC the Isopure. Good Luck. This was the best present I gave myself.

I am excited for the new journey I about to begin. My family doesn't understand that I am having this surgery for me. I want to be happy again. They don't understand my reasons... But I on top of the moon about my surgery. I am 41 years old and I am excited to just enjoy the ride. I am currently on a ten day pre-op. It has been difficult with the holidays. I have noticed that I get headaches. But I am trying my best to stick to it....I have my Last pre-op appointments on 12-29....Can any one tell me what the best Protein supplements are. I have been looking on line and still haven't decided what to try....too many decisions.....Looking forward to a great 2011!!!!!!!

It's going to be my year!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am with you on the excitement. My surgery date is 12/30. I had my EGD done on Thursday and I am so ready to have the surgery. I have been on Optifast for 2 weeks, but I have been reading and researching and from listening to what people are saying about getting the protein done, I went to the Vitamin Shoppe and got some liquid whey protein. I found some that was 4 oz and has 55 g of protein. I figured if I can get 4 oz of that down I will be doing a lot better than getting 4- 8oz boxes of Optifast down in a day.

Good luck on your surgery.

I am with you on the excitement. My surgery date is 12/30. I had my EGD done on Thursday and I am so ready to have the surgery. I have been on Optifast for 2 weeks, but I have been reading and researching and from listening to what people are saying about getting the Protein done, I went to the Vitamin Shoppe and got some liquid whey protein. I found some that was 4 oz and has 55 g of protein. I figured if I can get 4 oz of that down I will be doing a lot better than getting 4- 8oz boxes of Optifast down in a day.

Good luck on your surgery.

I'm curious about something. I have read an awful lot where people are asked to go on the liquid diets 10 days or 2 wks before their surgery. What is the reasoning for this? Is it to help you get in the mode for post-surgery life or is there a medical reason for it?

It is to shrink the fatty deposits around the liver so as to make the surgery easier to navigate. The liver must be retracted as it sits in front of the stomach. That is the short answer.

Hi there onediva! All the best on your new journey!! Welcome to the club, and soon you will see that you have every reason in the world to be on top of the moon!

As far as supplements, if you are in the majority you will discover that your taste will change after surgery. It's the most bizarre thing. One suggestion I could give you is that you should get the "samples" online of many different types. That way you will find out what your liking is. What you like now probably won't be the same once you have your surgery.

I really enjoyed the unjury after surgery - so that might be a sample you'd like to try.

All the best!!!

Sometimes even our family's best intentions and concerns can cause some doubts. My husband had a total meltdown a couple of days before my surgery. But if you are ready to lose weight and this is your decision and you are comfortable with your surgeon GO FOR IT ! ! ! I had my surgery Dec. 13 and when you wake up and everything is done and you are fine they will support you. Now to your question of protein drinks. I would try several samples. EAS and the Atkins are good, but the protein is only 15-17grams. The Pure Protein drinks have 23 grams. GNC store ( or similar stores ) may offer sample protein powders so you can try them before you buy a bulk amount. Will watch for your progress, all of us VSGers are pulling for you.

You can do this! If you need someone to talk to I'm a PM away

THANK YOU. CONGRATS ON YOUR PROGRESS!!!!!!!

Sometimes even our family's best intentions and concerns can cause some doubts. My husband had a total meltdown a couple of days before my surgery. But if you are ready to lose weight and this is your decision and you are comfortable with your surgeon GO FOR IT ! ! ! I had my surgery Dec. 13 and when you wake up and everything is done and you are fine they will support you. Now to your question of Protein drinks. I would try several samples. EAS and the Atkins are good, but the protein is only 15-17grams. The Pure Protein drinks have 23 grams. GNC store ( or similar stores ) may offer sample protein powders so you can try them before you buy a bulk amount. Will watch for your progress, all of us VSGers are pulling for you.

Thank you, how did you feel right after your surgery? I have been trying to find all of the information I can and, some people talk about how unbearable the pain was after surgery. Also have you had any problem with acid reflux? Thank for any information you can give me. I have finally appointments on wednesday....I am nervous.

I'm curious about something. I have read an awful lot where people are asked to go on the liquid diets 10 days or 2 wks before their surgery. What is the reasoning for this? Is it to help you get in the mode for post-surgery life or is there a medical reason for it?

My surgen says the purpose of the liquid diet is to deplete your glycogen stores...it make the laparoscopic surgery easier....Hope that helped.

Its tuesday morning 0418.....Two days left until my surgery!!!!!!!!!

I am with you on the excitement. My surgery date is 12/30. I had my EGD done on Thursday and I am so ready to have the surgery. I have been on Optifast for 2 weeks, but I have been reading and researching and from listening to what people are saying about getting the Protein done, I went to the Vitamin Shoppe and got some liquid whey protein. I found some that was 4 oz and has 55 g of protein. I figured if I can get 4 oz of that down I will be doing a lot better than getting 4- 8oz boxes of Optifast down in a day.

Good luck on your surgery.

Thank, I think I will try it. Liquie whey...sounds different but I am up the the ride.....Good luck with you surgery....Please keep me posted.. We will be embarking on this journey together.....My surgery is in TWO DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! I am sorry you are not being understood by your family, but you have a family of Sleevers here who will! As for protein Shakes, I really like the Premier Protein Shakes. They are ready made with 30 grams of protein and only 2 carbs. You can get them at Costco or order them from Amazon.com

Congrats! I am sorry you are not being understood by your family, but you have a family of Sleevers here who will! As for Protein shakes, I really like the Premier Protein Shakes. They are ready made with 30 grams of protein and only 2 carbs. You can get them at costco or order them from Amazon.com

Thank you and congrats on your progress!!!!!!!!

Hi there onediva! All the best on your new journey!! Welcome to the club, and soon you will see that you have every reason in the world to be on top of the moon!

As far as supplements, if you are in the majority you will discover that your taste will change after surgery. It's the most bizarre thing. One suggestion I could give you is that you should get the "samples" online of many different types. That way you will find out what your liking is. What you like now probably won't be the same once you have your surgery.

I really enjoyed the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury after surgery - so that might be a sample you'd like to try.

All the best!!!

Thank you!!!!!!!

Congrats! I am sorry you are not being understood by your family, but you have a family of Sleevers here who will! As for Protein shakes, I really like the Premier Protein Shakes. They are ready made with 30 grams of protein and only 2 carbs. You can get them at costco or order them from Amazon.com

Thank you , I am alreay enjoying the information and support here!!!!!!!!!