If you could have done one thing that you didn't , to prepare for life after surgery what would it be ?

To be better prepared (mentally) that the weight comes off much slower than I thought ....even with following my diet and exercise program carefully.

Not have wasted money on so many protein powders and flavorings that I didn't end up using post-op.

Not have wasted money on so many protein powders and flavorings that I didn't end up using post-op.

Jamie what did you use post op? My surgery is soon and I'm trying to shopping for "food" post op

Not have wasted money on so many Protein powders and flavorings that I didn't end up using post-op.

Jamie what did you use post op? My surgery is soon and I'm trying to shopping for "food" post op

Until I was allowed solid foods, I mostly just used EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control (rich dark chocolate) ready-to-drink shakes from Walmart and Target. I had bought a bunch of different protein powders and several flavors of Torani sugar-free syrups to make my own shakes post-op, but I really hated all of them. I just added a little unflavored whey isolate to the AdvantEDGE shakes to get a little more protein in and most of my flavored powders and the syrups I'd bought went to waste.

Edited March 10, 201511 yr by JamieLogical

@@theotherfatgirl - I agree with @@Jennifer4775 about my weight loss expectations after surgery - the weightloss is slower than I would have expected. Also, my NUT did suggest that I NOT stock up on too many Protein powders, drinks, etc. prior to surgery (which I did not do) because taste preferences can change following surgery.

Edited March 10, 201511 yr by MrsSugarbabe

Great question, I hope more post answers

I am 6 days out and I would not have committed to anything this week. I am getting fatigued pretty easily and not as easy to get around in a vehicle as I thought it would be.

@@theotherfatgirl - I agree with @@Jennifer4775 about my weight loss expectations after surgery - the weightloss is slower than I would have expected. Also, my NUT did suggest that I NOT stock up on too many protein powders, drinks, etc. prior to surgery (which I did not do) because taste preferences can change following surgery.

I would have done that without a doubt lol now I'll wait

I would have spent less time worrying that I was making the wrong decision and spent more time looking forward to how it was going to be. This surgery was the nicest thing I've ever done for myself. I wish I had done it years ago!

I would have spent less time worrying that I was making the wrong decision and spent more time looking forward to how it was going to be. This surgery was the nicest thing I've ever done for myself. I wish I had done it years ago!

I needed to hear that!????

I just would not have worried so much about everything.....the surgery, the pain, the "is this normal?" stuff, the smoothies, the Vitamins, the food....do I have enough?....do I have the right kinds of food?, the exercise. It all falls into place one day at a time. I found my way. I am doing it one day at a time and I am thrilled with it!

You will find your way too, no doubt.

Good luck to you!

I concur with what @@bobbyswife and @@Bobby46 have said. You will find your way one day at a time. Everyone's journey is different, but having all this information on BP available has been a huge help with giving me ideas, encouragement, understanding why some things happen or not. You will do fine!!! Just do what your surgeon recommends along with your NUT, and anyone else on their staff who is involved in your care.

As a side note - Several days after my surgery, I started having some problems and had to be admitted to the hospital again (for 19 days) which was so totally not fun. I won't go into the details, but mention it only because my recovery from the sleeve surgery was delayed until I returned home and was able to begin adjusting to my new tummy without all the other cr*p I had to deal with. That being said, I took it one day at a time and began figuring out what worked for me food-wise and exercise-wise. During those 19 days in the hospital I lost about 30 lbs. and a lot of muscle and strength so I was recovering from that as well as the sleeve surgery. As I got stronger each day, I was able to do more physically (not jumping huddles or anything) and was able to begin regular foods as tolerated. All is great now and I have no regrets about the sleeve surgery or the challenges that followed.

Not have wasted money on so many protein powders and flavorings that I didn't end up using post-op.

Ditto THIS!

In addition to the things mentioned by others in this thread, I would have prepared myself to be okay with the fact that I'm still "me" on the inside. I would have gone to a councilor to deal with the way I see myself and my outlook on life. I was so wrapped up in looking forward to the weight loss, that it never occurred to me to question my self image and how life was going to change once I lost the weight. Now I'm playing catchup.

I'm really. Glad I posted this it's great stuff !