So i had my final doctors appointment today. After the appointment I met with the scheduler to schedule my surgery and got the most unexpected news. She said that my surgery would be on November 26th. I said "WHAT?!?? THATS IN 12 DAYS! Her response was "We'll your diet starts right now" I'm happy and unprepared at the same time. I was supposed to have a blind date tonight but that's definitely cancelled, which I'm secretly happy about. The one thing that is making me uneasy is the fact that the diet is suppose to be 2 weeks. The scheduler told me that missing 2 days wouldn't hurt. I hope not....

Edited November 15, 201312 yr by B.J.

I placed an order from bariatric choice last night. I don't see Body Fortress protein powder but they have Bariatric Advantage, Celebrate, and Isopure and a bunch of other popular brands. I ordered from there for the free shipping and I got $20 off by using someone's referral code. Here's mine if you want to use it just follow the link you'll get $20 off and I will too. https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/ref/id/119272/ hope you're recovering well-you sound up beat!

Edited December 8, 201312 yr by Cherryhair

I am not sure if you are still looking for good Protein powders to mix but Body Fortress strawberry is GREAT. Mix it with some low fat or fat free milk and it taste just like Nesquix Strawberry Milk.

Cool. Where'd u buy it?

I know that Walmart and Walgreens carry Body Fortress. It cost around 20 dollars. Sometimes u can catch it on sale at Walgreens. The chocolate is pretty good also but everyone is different.

I've asked this question on many threads now and have yet to get a reply! Has anyone tried any protein shakes that are whey free? Like rice, hemp, or soy? How are they? What's the best in your opinion. I'm allergic to whey and am pre op but was searching for an alternative now.

I've asked this question on many threads now and have yet to get a reply! Has anyone tried any protein shakes that are whey free? Like rice, hemp, or soy? How are they? What's the best in your opinion. I'm allergic to whey and am pre op but was searching for an alternative now.

Ive tried a couple pre op not to bad tasting...we have a health food/natural place they had a selection of single servings...I tried an egg based one and thought is was horrible...I know vitamin shoppe has some single serving packs of things other than whey protein... I didnt try to many only because the amount of protein was low compared whey

I've asked this question on many threads now and have yet to get a reply! Has anyone tried any protein shakes that are whey free? Like rice, hemp, or soy? How are they? What's the best in your opinion. I'm allergic to whey and am pre op but was searching for an alternative now.

I've tried egg protein powder that tasted ok.

Edited December 8, 201312 yr by Cherryhair

I guess I'm just going to have to go try some, it seems like it would be much harder to get your protein in without the whey, hemp protein has 15g per serving rather than 60g errr

I guess I'm just going to have to go try some, it seems like it would be much harder to get your protein in without the whey, hemp protein has 15g per serving rather than 60g errr

Remember you will only be depending on shakes for short time before you add some foods...egg, greek yogurt, cottage cheese...so the combo will allow you to reach your daily goals

So how did it go? Did you have your surgery? I had the same experience - went to doc last Friday (12/6) and they gave me a date of 12/19! I was expecting sometime in January - get thru the holidays, vacation, job interview in California (I'm in New England)... But now I guess I can take advantage of using up my 2013 vacation time, but I feel bad it kills our Christmas vacation. We have a big family wedding on 2/1, so I guess the earlier the surgery, the better I'll feel going to that (God willing).

My pre-op diet seems reasonable - two Slim Fasts (breakfast and lunch) and a Lean Cuisine for dinner with two string cheeses for Snacks. I start this Wednesday.

Overall, I'm a little scared, excited, anxious, worried, optimistic, doubtful, etc. emotions all over the map makes me feel like a baby. I feel like saying to myself, "just suck it up - it's been a long time coming, and you'll be much healthier and happier after!"