I'm scheduled for November 25th. My pre op starts on November 15th. Unlike some that I've read about my doctor will only allow protein shakes, water, decaf tea, and sugar free popsicle. So I'm starting to try different protein shakes. So far I like the premier chocolate shakes. I'm trying nectar today (fuzzy navel), it taste ok, not a great after taste. I've tried protein flavored chicken soup. Not bad. I stopped all caffeine, went through 2 days of headache from caffeine loss. Now it's just a waiting game intil my preop appointment. Would love to hear from others with a surgery date in November and what they have tried so far.

Edited October 9, 201411 yr by chicogirl3

Weird how I'm not using anything I thought I would post op. I ordered unjury chocolate and have been using it twice a day with almond coconut milk and the rest the day is broth soup or crystal light and yogurt. In another week I can do cottage cheese etc so it like the getting in protein part was never a problem. I have my Syntrax and will def use it but for sone reason the milk and unjury feel great and taste better so why ruin a good thing! Now u just need to order more cuz it took forever to get here and cannot buy it locally.

So I had surgery on Nov 6 with Dr Alvarez. I can not explain my joy!!! Dr A and his staff is everything you could ask for!!! I have never had such great care and an easy recovery. I was walked the river walk in San Antonio for 4 hrs day I was released. I am not having any problems getting my fluid in. Dr Alvarez,Jessica and the rest of his staff is the best!!! 20lbs down and I just began!!!

I had gastric sleeve on Nov. 24 and am new to this site. I don't know what "buddying up" is, but it sounds good to me! I could use a few friends to compare notes with.

@@Elizabeth1124, I have surgery 11/13. I feel great. How are things going for you?

I came back to add, I noticed that we have the same goal weight and I am only an inch shorter than you. At my last appointment (Jan 2nd) my surgeon told me that I should probably change my goal weight because he isn't sure I will get there. When I started this process I told him that I would be thrilled to get down to 160. He is the one that told me 140 was the best goal for me. Now he has changed his mind but in the same sentence tells me I am doing well . . . If you don't mind sharing, how many calories are you eating daily? I have PCOS so I am trying to keep my carbs at 40.

Edited January 9, 201511 yr by RedDirtRoads