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Sheila

By Sheila, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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biggriz    3

biggriz
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I bought some grape and orange Isopure online at Amazon, qualified for free shipping and the nectar in the lemonade flavor I think is really good. I am already experimenting and finding out what I like before my surgery. The nectar I mixed with sugar free Jello (the powder you make yourself) so I will have Protein Jello when I need it.

I am done with my food funerals and have been off my diet mtn dew now 2 whole days. I really miss my best friend.

Glad that you all are doing well....it is very encouraging to us that are following you.

Hey boots,

Glad to hear your getting yourself prepared mentally!!! The time before surgery is for us to prepare and it sounds like you're doing it right. I can relate to the pop issue. I used to drink about 1-2 pots of coffee a day and 3-5 Diet Cokes. The month before surgery I spent reducing those down and switching to caffeine free. Haven't had a drink of pop in 6 days now and could careless. The last 3 days I've had a Decaf coffee in the morning and really enjoyed it. Seems to open me up some.

Take Care,

Mike

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Heather~ Sweetdreams    10

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I can relate to the disgusted feeling your talking about!! We have these food funerals and as we are doing it we realize this is pathetic and the reason for all our problems in the first place. I think those feelings of disgust and failure are the feelings that help drive us through the surgery and keep us motivated on the other side!!!

On another note - how are things going for you? Any insight you can give us or new discoveries? are you able to get all your Protein and fluids in? I'm struggling with getting it all in myself.

Take Care

Rizz,

I just picked up this "Super Protein shot" today at Walmart in the pharmacy isles. I haven't tried it yet. But it is 110 calories, 26 g protein and 1 carb! It's only 3 oz.!! I'm sharing for 2 reasons. 1, I'm just nice like that LOL. and 2, I kind of want someone else to try it before I do in case it's nasty! HAHA! Glad you are doing so well, and hope you get all good reports at your checkup!

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boots1    0

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Big Griz, you are right.... the mental game is the hardest to win. Our minds and habits are what we have to overcome, that is why we are at this point in our lives. 90% of the time we eat and we are not really hungry. I have not been hungry while intaking the Protein drinks and I eat a large salad for lunch with turkey or chicken, but I catch myself wanting to snack.

I am a catering manager and I am surrounded by food all day. So it is easy to grab a muffin, tasting what is going out the door etc. Starting this earlier than prescribed by the doctor, I feel is beneficial to start healthy habits. Being a member of this forum, and knowing that we are not alone and other people have the same struggles and desires will be a big help on this journey.

Hey boots,

Glad to hear your getting yourself prepared mentally!!! The time before surgery is for us to prepare and it sounds like you're doing it right. I can relate to the pop issue. I used to drink about 1-2 pots of coffee a day and 3-5 Diet Cokes. The month before surgery I spent reducing those down and switching to caffeine free. Haven't had a drink of pop in 6 days now and could careless. The last 3 days I've had a Decaf coffee in the morning and really enjoyed it. Seems to open me up some.

Take Care,

Mike

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Heather~ Sweetdreams    10

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I had ONE food funeral. I have a weakness for Prime Rib... really good prime rib. And my favorite place that makes it, well, its such a huge amount, there is no way I will ever be able to eat it, or even go in there again. So, my boyfriend took me for my "last meal" before I started my liquid diet. I had a 10 oz prime rib (that he had to help me finish) with lobster, mushroom sauce, steamed veggies and a salad. It was by far, the very best prime rib I have, or will ever eat in my life!

Yes, eating habits are hard to change, and it is best to start before undergoing this life changing procedure, but, there is always room for goodbye!!!!

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biggriz    3

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I picked up some raspberry Isopure at the Vitamin shoppe today. Haven't tried it yet but put a couple in the fridge. What a great way to get half your Protein and Fluid intake in one bottle.

Well......I tried this stuff and there is NO way I could drink it. It's not for me!!!! Initially the taste is good but there is one heck of an aftertaste that is something I can't deal with!!!!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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