Hi folks, looking for other folks scheduled for March...anyone?

How are you preparing for surgery? What protein sources are you planning to use?

March 18!

I love my Protein shake - Numedica Slim Fit. All natural, sweetened with stevia, dutch chocolate. 26g protein

To prep for surgery: I've lined up a family member for the dog to stay with for a week. A dog walker for the second week. I'm deep cleaning my house and will do so again when the date is closer. I'm making homemade stocks so I don't have to use bouillon, and freezing them. I'm making my friends and family aware of what I'm to expect afterwards so they know how to be of assistance to me. I've lined up friends/family to come by each day I'm out of work since my husband will only be off of work the days I'm in hospital. I have help coming over for 2weeks!

That is great, I wish I am as prepared as you are. My date is 3-10, so I better get on it.

Me too! I'm scheduled for 3/3. I'm 7 days into my liquid diet... already down 10 pounds! Starting to get really nervous about the recovery & when I can eat something other than protein drinks. Anyone else super grumpy and tired on this liquid diet? I hope my husband is still talking to me by my surgery date. Jk.

My surgery is 3/5 and I'm 6 days into pre-op. The first two days I was super cranky and had to apologize to my husband and kids about a billion times. I'm doing better now but I am sooo ready to go ahead and have surgery. This last week and a half is dragging.

i have trjed those they arent too bad. I also ordered some of the unflavored protein hopefully that works out well.

What Are you packing to take to the hospital? I haven't given it much thought but have seen some threads where I there's have. I live in the Houston Galveston area. Where are you from?

My surgery is March 24th.

Right now my main focus is finding some Protein powders that I like. I don't want any with artificial sweeteners or a strong Stevia taste. This limits the choice greatly, but I've found a lot to try. Whole foods was the one place that had a great selection of one use packets. Plus, they have a great return policy. If I do buy a whole tub of something that tastes good to me before surgery and after surgery i no longer like it (everyone talks about how their taste buds change) they said that you can return it, no problem (even if it's open/used) as long as you have your receipt!

I have bought some small dishes, utensils and a divided baby plate that keeps food warm (because we will have to eat so slowly, it will go cold.)

I haven't been on any kind of pre op diet yet so for the next 2 weeks I'm going to work on eating healthy small amounts, practice eating with out liquids (to me, bar far the hardest part of this whole thing), practice eating extremely slow and chewing my food really well. Then in 2 weeks I have to go on a 2 week pre-op diet. The exact details of which I have not found out yet.

I am also working on a motivational board of photos to look at as I go through the more difficult parts of this journey. It will have pictures of things I want to do a lot more of when I'm lighter like golf and swimming as well as photos of healthy looking women at a goal size I'd like to be and of course some pics of cute fashions I will finally be able to think about wearing. The day I can't shop at Lane Bryant because I'm too small to fit in the clothes, is a day I will greatly celebrate!!!!!!

Very excited about the opportunity to get this life changing tool!

Me too! I'm scheduled for 3/3. I'm 7 days into my liquid diet... already down 10 pounds! Starting to get really nervous about the recovery & when I can eat something other than Protein drinks. Anyone else super grumpy and tired on this liquid diet? I hope my husband is still talking to me by my surgery date. Jk.

My surgery is 3/5 and I'm 6 days into pre-op. The first two days I was super cranky and had to apologize to my husband and kids about a billion times. I'm doing better now but I am sooo ready to go ahead and have surgery. This last week and a half is dragging.

The two week pre-op diet is the only part I'm truly scared of. I've read a lot of people saying that it's the worst part of this whole thing!

March 18!

I love my Protein shake - Numedica Slim Fit. All natural, sweetened with stevia, dutch chocolate. 26g protein

To prep for surgery: I've lined up a family member for the dog to stay with for a week. A dog walker for the second week. I'm deep cleaning my house and will do so again when the date is closer. I'm making homemade stocks so I don't have to use bouillon, and freezing them. I'm making my friends and family aware of what I'm to expect afterwards so they know how to be of assistance to me. I've lined up friends/family to come by each day I'm out of work since my husband will only be off of work the days I'm in hospital. I have help coming over for 2weeks!

Such a great idea to make your own Soup stocks! I want to do that now.

March 18!

I love my Protein shake - Numedica Slim Fit. All natural, sweetened with stevia, dutch chocolate. 26g protein

To prep for surgery: I've lined up a family member for the dog to stay with for a week. A dog walker for the second week. I'm deep cleaning my house and will do so again when the date is closer. I'm making homemade stocks so I don't have to use bouillon, and freezing them. I'm making my friends and family aware of what I'm to expect afterwards so they know how to be of assistance to me. I've lined up friends/family to come by each day I'm out of work since my husband will only be off of work the days I'm in hospital. I have help coming over for 2weeks!

Such a great idea to make your own soup stocks! I want to do that now.

Yes! As long as you strain them, no chunks of anything - it's "clear liquid". Going to use them when im on 10 day liquid. I even have my friends offering to make some.

What Are you packing to take to the hospital? I haven't given it much thought but have seen some threads where I there's have. I live in the Houston Galveston area. Where are you from?

Hey I'm in Houston too! Who is your surgeon?

I am March 18th. I have tried the Chike coffee LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!. I have also tried the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Stock. It was a little salty for me when mixed with another broth. But tasted good and I'm still working with it. I add a decaf Starbucks coffee pack to a vanilla Premiere Protein. (I love coffee) And that has really worked for me. I tried the Fuzzy Navel flavors Nectars and can't rave about it. I will try again and repost.

Hey I'm in Houston too! Who is your surgeon?

Houston here too! RNY though with Dr. G Davis.

I like unjury & prescriptfit shakes. I use the vanilla in everything from iced coffee to oatmeal. I'm not a fan of broth but I did buy the Unjury soup just for post-surgery .

However, in the summer my very favorite is Isopure Alpine Punch, when they're really cold they taste like punch Gatorade.

I get so many tips from fellow bloggers. Try to start one if you can, to record your journey, You'll be glad you did. There are so many veteran WLS bloggers who are more than happy to share their experiences.

Dee

Edited February 25, 201412 yr by KajunGumbo

Just got the call! Add me to Match 13tg at 1:30! Whoop!

Congrats!

Just got the call! Add me to Match 13tg at 1:30! Whoop!

Congrats!!

March 5th for me!