Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

I am on Day 4 going on Day 5 of my two week liquid diet. Surgery is April 22. I chew SF gum furiously to help me get through the bad times. I was weighed on Tues at 349 and on Friday I was 345. It's probably a few pounds less now. I just have to pee so much!! I don't mind the Protein drinks as I am never hungry. I wasn't ever hungry before surgery and I lost the ability to tell when I was full until I was overfull. I think all my hunger has been head hunger and craving to eat certain things (bad things of course). I think I'm eating too many SF popsicles a day though. I think I had 10 today. Gonna have to check with the surgery center again. Also not sure if almond milk with shake is ok; the diet in the binder said 8 oz skim milk. I love almond milk however. Good luck all!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have been using unsweetened almond milk, throwing some cinnamon in for taste. My dr was ok with both. However, I think he is testing my will power because I am limited to 3-5 shakes a day depending on base and additives. Oh and Water. Yes peeing every 4 minutes is a pain. I can't wait as tomorrow is my last day on shakes. Tuesday is a clear diet and Wednesday morning is surgery!!! Omg!!! Its finally here!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My husband got skim milk today which is in the binder to use with shakes. The Bariatric Advantage really is tasty! He took back all the blue bell sf popsicles due to a recall for bluebell and I just wasn't comfortable even though the popsicles weren't recalled. We got Popsicles brand but I'm wondering if it's not raising my blood sugar that or the Protein shakes or both. My sugar just now was 196 and it was 103 last night and 129 this morning after eating nothing. It will be truly spectacular if I can get off the insulin after the surgery. I'm hoping. Good luck to those of you with surgery tomorrow!! I'm 9 days away omg :o

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Talk to your dr about your blood sugar. I know mine said if you had diabetes there was something else to do as an alternative. I am on Bariatric Advantage as well, but not crazy about the sweetness. I'd prefer savory taste.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have been using unsweetened almond milk, throwing some cinnamon in for taste. My dr was ok with both. However, I think he is testing my will power because I am limited to 3-5 shakes a day depending on base and additives. Oh and Water. Yes peeing every 4 minutes is a pain. I can't wait as tomorrow is my last day on shakes. Tuesday is a clear diet and Wednesday morning is surgery!!! Omg!!! Its finally here!!

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! Congratulations on starting you new healthier life!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My husband got skim milk today which is in the binder to use with shakes. The Bariatric Advantage really is tasty! He took back all the blue bell sf popsicles due to a recall for bluebell and I just wasn't comfortable even though the popsicles weren't recalled. We got Popsicles brand but I'm wondering if it's not raising my blood sugar that or the Protein Shakes or both. My sugar just now was 196 and it was 103 last night and 129 this morning after eating nothing. It will be truly spectacular if I can get off the insulin after the surgery. I'm hoping. Good luck to those of you with surgery tomorrow!! I'm 9 days away omg :o

Your surgery must be the same day as mine, the 21st. Good luck to you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Your surgery must be the same day as mine, the 21st. Good luck to you!

Actually my surgery is on the 22nd! I've only lost 4 pounds in the 6 day liquid diet so far but I feel less bloated! Maybe it's the popsicles I don't know but the nutritionist said I could have as many as I wanted. I double checked to make sure! LOL. Good Luck everyone! Today has been REALLY REALLY tough. I'm cranky and irritated really easily because I want to eat. It's not that I'm hungry just the smell of food from outside and my husband cooking himself something is like teasing me! One week to go.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have exams starting May 4th and My preop diet starts May 6th, I am thinking of starting a day or two earlier so I don't go through with withdrawals while trying to study! That would be the worst!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×