December Surgeries!?!?!?

[cjs_journey 19]

Is anyone buying things pre op to prepare ? What kind of Protein are you using ? I currently use Premier Protein as a ready made shake but I just ordered a sample pack of Chike to try different flavors of powders. Any must have items your surgeon has mentioned ?

I am going Wednesday to my last visit before surgery on Dec. 2nd. The surgeon's office gives you a 10% discount on day of consent signing (part of Wednesday's visit) and requires if you don't buy there to bring in your supplies so they know you have the right protein and Vitamins ready for when you go home...if not, they will not do surgery! I'm buying my supplies there...I've been using the nectar products and LOVE the chocolate truffle and PB2 mixed together. For 8 ounces of milk and powders it is the pure protein at 36 grams. I love it and actually drink one every morning now.

I also will buy all of my bariatric vitamins from them - it is easier. They have all of them needed in chewables and they are bariatric specific so at least the first 3 months worth I'm buying there.

I also will buy the chicken broth and flavored protein liquid for Water both at 15 grams per serving. He requires 3 whole weeks on post surgery on nothing but liquids...it is going to be tough! Every surgeon seems to have their own ideas/program...at the 3 week post surgery mark you go in and get a check up and a nutritional consult to move to the next eating stage - I thought this was just to charge us more money, but they don't charge for the visit at all at 3 weeks, so...guess they are just conservative! he has a GREAT results record and is an Excellence in Bariatrics surgeon.

They are suppose to tell me more of things to get that will help at the hospital and after surgery on Wednesday so I'll share more then!

[Dara Levy 8]

Curious- I am in Boston ma. You? We are surgery buddies:) I'm starting the presurgery diet November 21st. Do you have to do this as well?

[curious37 3]

Curious- I am in Boston ma. You? We are surgery buddies:) I'm starting the presurgery diet November 21st. Do you have to do this as well?

I'm in Tennessee. Going to start the diet then also. Because I'm diabetic I'll have either shake or bar for Breakfast and lunch and I can have either small fruit ir yogurt for morning and afternoon Snacks then light supper. What will your diet be like?

[Dara Levy 8]

I'm not sure of my diet yet. Probably same as yours. I also have diabetes. I go to find out details this wednesday. Best of luck to you.

[LuminousLife 145]

I meet with the surgeon Thursday morning. He will then give me a 2 week diet of shakes and 1 meal prior to surgery. So of course I'm craving everything under the sun! Does anyone plan on having a "last supper" before the pre op diet? Im trying to resist.....

[RDCLambert 39]

I meet with the surgeon Thursday morning. He will then give me a 2 week diet of shakes and 1 meal prior to surgery. So of course I'm craving everything under the sun! Does anyone plan on having a "last supper" before the pre op diet? Im trying to resist.....

My pre op diet starts Dec 4th... my last will be thanksgiving! Lol

[LuminousLife 145]

I'm not sure of my diet yet. Probably same as yours. I also have diabetes. I go to find out details this wednesday. Best of luck to you.

Sounds like we are on the same schedule. What hospital are you going through?

[elleinfl 17]

Hello All! I was scheduled for November 8th, but got moved to December 20th. So I guess I'm with you guys. Was delayed because surgeon said I had to quit smoking. Day 9 smoke free (well two smoked) but am on the correct track now)! Any body near my date?

[Greenize42 62]

I was wondering about the diet for diabetics ! Does anyone else take insulin or just medication?

[curious37 3]

I was wondering about the diet for diabetics ! Does anyone else take insulin or just medication?

I take both. Mostly just meds but same days insulin.

[brandii26 9]

Surgery was Approved!!!! Surgery date dec 9th!!!!!

[Dara Levy 8]

Congrats brandi

[jerz 251]

Surgery was Approved!!!! Surgery date dec 9th!!!!!

Congrats!

DOS:358 CW:270 SD:1/28/13 BabyBoyBorn 10/28/13

[brandii26 9]

Congrats brandi

thank you

[brandii26 9]

Congrats! DOS:358 CW:270 SD:1/28/13 BabyBoyBorn 10/28/13

thank u