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HopeandAgony    566

HopeandAgony
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I know! But he wants me to lose 10% of my body weight first! I think the next four weeks may be the hardest of this whole thing!

I will be thinking of you!!! I have 2 weeks of a liquid diet starting 11/2. I am literally praying for the will power to hang in there. Have you found a Protein Drink that you like?

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HopeandAgony    566

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My surgery date is November 16 th!! Good luck everyone..

That's my date as well. Do you have to do the 2 week diet before? I am getting so anxious.

Nov. 19! I'm so excited... Start liquids Oct. 22!

Wow. 4 weeks of liquids prior to surgery??
I start my liquid diet on 11/2.. It feels like time is flying by. Wow do you have to start your liquid diet so early?

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My3son872, we are same date across the board.

I am 38, 5'4". Highest weight was 265. I'm currently at 250.

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MojoCAMI    75

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I know! But he wants me to lose 10% of my body weight first! I think the next four weeks may be the hardest of this whole thing!

you can do it! While my liquid diet does not start officially for another week OCT 27th. I have been on a 2x Protein Shake (Breakfast / Lunch) and lean dinner diet consistently for the past month or so including weekends. I took this steps to help ease me into the official liquid stage coming up and subsequently post-procedure as well. Is it difficult yes, but you can do it.. PM me or reply if you need encouragement or ideas.

My sleeve date is Nov 11th.. fast approaching. :)

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kiki1982    3

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Congratulations! I just got my date of November 5th! I'm so nervous and excited ... I tried to start a forum but so far no luck on comments back is there something I'm missing? .......... does anyone know if teas are allowed the first couple weeks after surgery?

I have the same date too!

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bhopeful    33

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Mine is November 10th in Illinois. I start my pre-surgery diet on the 27th.

I am also Nov 10 Illinois.. In Hoffman Estates.... Where r u? :)

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HopeandAgony    566

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For you Illinois people, anyone going to Silver Cross Hospital? Did you get weighed in at the 4 hour nutritional class?

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pyra28az    33

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Pre surgical Dr visit Tuesday.

Pre-op diet starts Thursday.

Surgery Nov 6th.

Can't believe how fast it's coming.

mine is the 6th too!

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rmgmomma    30

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My date is 11/2. liquid diet starts tomorrow!

Is anyone else a little overwhelmed with all the different types/brands of protien shakes/powder for after surgery? I don't know where to start!

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kiki1982    3

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My date is 11/2. liquid diet starts tomorrow!

Is anyone else a little overwhelmed with all the different types/brands of protien shakes/powder for after surgery? I don't know where to start!

I prefer the Premier Protein. I have the powder and it's a pain. The powder tastes best if you put it in a blender however I heard that you shouldn't use the blender because of the air will give you gas pains. I'm definitely going to go with premier Protein for the convenance and can just grab and go. I went to BJ's yesterday and a case was 18.99.

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Mania    128

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I also like the Premier brand. I use the RTD flavors and the vanilla powder to make my own smoothies. I have also ordered Unjury chicken Soup flavored and unflavored Protein Powder for the clear liquid phase after surgery. Love the chicken soup flavored. I mix the powder with a bit of warm tap Water to create a slurry and then add that to hot water to prevent clumping.

Edited by Txbariatricguy

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rmgmomma    30

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Thanks everyone! I'll order some premier to start with.

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bigbit    99

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Hello, Fellow November Sleevers. My surgery is set for November 3rd. Already on the Pre-Op diet as the hospital I am having surgery at wants my BMI below 55 before surgery. The first couple of days of the diet were a little tough, but I adjusted quickly and I've lost over 10 lbs in the first week (my scale). Going for my first weigh-in this morning.

My surgery is to be done by Dr. John Coon at Parkview Hospital in Riverside, CA.

Getting pretty excited about this!!!

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Zera34    2

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Hello, Fellow November Sleevers. My surgery is set for November 3rd. Already on the Pre-Op diet as the hospital I am having surgery at wants my BMI below 55 before surgery. The first couple of days of the diet were a little tough, but I adjusted quickly and I've lost over 10 lbs in the first week (my scale). Going for my first weigh-in this morning.

My surgery is to be done by Dr. John Coon at Parkview Hospital in Riverside, CA.

Getting pretty excited about this!!!

My surgery is Nov 3rd also. Good luck!

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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