Hello,

I am relatively new to the site do there may have already been this thread prior so I apologize.

Just wondering of the planned/anticipated novembers?

Can't wait for some mashed sweet potatoes! That's week four though so it's a while

Does anyone know when we can hit the gym don't worry I'm not there yet just wondered?

One week out., Today I've had Chobani plain yogurt, creamy tomato soup, creamy chicken soup, water, Crystal Light Decaf Iced Tea and protein shake - Syntrax Nectar Vanilla Bean Torte. I go for my follow up on Wednesday and am hoping that the doc will move me to mushies - I feel like I need something more substantial... I am missing Italian food the most but have a substitute planned when the time comes - ricotta cheese, a bit of tomato sauce and mozz cheese.

One week out.' date=' Today I've had Chobani plain yogurt, creamy tomato soup, creamy chicken soup, water, Crystal Light Decaf Iced Tea and protein shake - Syntrax Nectar Vanilla Bean Torte. I go for my follow up on Wednesday and am hoping that the doc will move me to mushies - I feel like I need something more substantial... I am missing Italian food the most but have a substitute planned when the time comes - ricotta cheese, a bit of tomato sauce and mozz cheese.[/quote']

Where do you buy that protein shake ? Great idea for the pasta. Now if we could come up with a substitute of garlic toast. Lol

Surgery was Nov 20, so I'm six days out and doing well. I'm on an all liquid diet till December 20 per my surgeon. I haven't had many hunger pains, just wish I had better flavored protein drinks. I think this is going to be the best thing I have ever done for myself. Good luck everyone coming up! it is totally worth it!

Sleeved on Nov 6, just started soft foods today. I've had some mini quiche things (FF egg product, cheese, ham) baked in mini muffin tins. Refrained beans with a little cheese, guacamole, string cheese, deli sliced turkey, chili, yogurt. I work 12 hour shifts and wanted to bring a variety since I'm not exactly sure what I will feel like eating.

Refried beans why does it automatically correct to refrained? Lol

Good luck to all!

Oh also was so excited for egg salad and chicken salad! Made some last night and had to SPIT IT OUT. I guess my tastes for now have changed. Had my mother taste both and she said they were good. Oh well, will try again sometime in the future.

Where do you buy that protein shake ? Great idea for the pasta. Now if we could come up with a substitute of garlic toast. Lol

Got the shake on amazon...12 individual packets was something like $23. Worth it. And I sometimes add either unsweetened cocoa powder or MIO in tangerine/orange to change it up. The orange flavoring is esp good b/c it tastes like a creamsickle!

MIO is just for water? How much protein?

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

My surgery is on Wednesday and today I woke up with a really minor sore throat and stuffy nose!!!!!! Nnnnnooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! I was asked to notify them if I got any cold or flu symptoms. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I don't want it to be canceled.. What should I do?!?

Definitely tell your Dr. You don't want to risk anything. The day of my surgery I had a low fever and they went ahead with my surgery. Better to be safe

MIO is just for water? How much protein?

MIO is just a liquid water flavoring. It has no protein. I use it in my shakes (and you could even flavor yogurt with it too) for variety.

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

I was sleeved 11/15 in NJ. I had no nauseau or pain, sore of course, and the gas/reflux was pretty bad (get those Gas X strips!) but that was because they fixed a hiatal hernial. I'm doing really well, so far down about 11 lbs per my scale. I'm eating protein shakes, sf jello & pudding, plain/vanilla yogurt (non fat), I can have milk, oatmeal, pureed veggies, mashed potatos, broth or pureed soup, SF Ice pops, crystal light, tea, water, gatorade etc. The yogurt cup or jello/pudding cup is about a serving for me per meal. I'm doing fine, don't feel overly hungry, my body tells me when I need to eat and I'm listening to it. Supposed to get about 45-60 oz of liquid plus 70-85 g of protein per day.. I feel like all I do is eat and drink trying to get it all in! After 3 weeks of soft/puree foods, then I will move to more of a solid.

I'm glad I did it, and I was a nervous wreck! Good luck to everyone having their surgery this week and in the coming weeks. It truly does get better every day.

Almost there!! My surgery is Wednesday! Good luck to all those that are going tomorrow

The day is finally here....my nerves are all over the place...please pray for me...I will keep you guys updated on how it goes surgery @ 10am this morning gotta be at the hospital by 8am.....

The day is finally here....my nerves are all over the place...please pray for me...I will keep you guys updated on how it goes surgery @ 10am this morning gotta be at the hospital by 8am.....

Will be praying for you!

Well, it's finally over...got sleeved yesterday and I feel surprisingly good. I didn't have to stay overnight and got to sleep in my own bed! I felt better after this surgery than after my gall bladder surgery. Thanks so much to everyone for their posts and encouraging words. It really helped lower my anxiety and prepare me do what to expect. Happy losing everyone!!