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vleesleeved    35

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Hi Everyone!

So I started my pre-op diet semi early, I've been doing it for about a week already (I have been allowing myself 1 1/2 cup of chicken a day apart from my Protein shakes and I had one cheat day where I allowed myself a "final meal"). Now I am on day four of an official all liquid diet (no chicken at all, just shakes) - my surgery is on July 18th so I'm a little under two weeks away!

Here is my problem - I am NOT hungry at all and cannot for the life of me finish even two Protein Shakes in a day. I've managed about 1 1/2. I just feel so full I can't fathom having to put anything else in my body. Is a concern? I'm loosing weight pretty quickly..I haven't checked the scale in a few days, but as of Sunday I lost 12 lbs since the Sunday before (one week). I am, of course, happy with the results, but should I be concerned that I am not consuming more than maybe 200 calories a day? My body just doesn't want it and I still have 12 days until my surgery.

Sorry for the rant!! Just need some advice and wanted to see if maybe this happened to other people.

Have a great day! xo

HW: 254

CW: 238

GW: 145

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busybeebug    415

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My 2 cents worth: if you are prepping for the after diet phase, I would really push for 2 entire Protein shakes. If that continues to be a problem, add extra Protein powder to your shakes or broth. Are you taking a complete multi Vitamin to help keep Healthy and make up for what you are not eating? I believe you should need to get at least 60 grams of Protein to have enough "fuel" for your body. You don't want to trigger low vitamin/ mineral levels that can impair your healing. Make sure you are drinking the recommended amount of liquids a day. I would hate to you work this hard and get sick or depleted before the surgery. And obviously always check with your surgeon or Nut for your concerns .

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busybeebug    415

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Thank you for your response! I just started taking a Multivitamin and I'm definitely going to shoot for two whole Protein shakes today - whether my body likes it or not! I'm making sure to drink plenty of Water as well.

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We are all on these together! Do you have an unflavored Protein that you tolerate or like now? If so what is it? I'm starting to look for one.

I am kinda anxious for the PreOp liquid phase. I'll be out of town working for most of it. I told my colleagues that if I get too drained during the trips, I might be out of commission and do the behind the scenes stuff from my hotel. I have a pretty competent team so they should be good.

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vleesleeved    35

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Thank you for your response! I just started taking a multivitamin and I'm definitely going to shoot for two whole Protein shakes today - whether my body likes it or not! I'm making sure to drink plenty of Water as well.

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We are all on these together! Do you have an unflavored Protein that you tolerate or like now? If so what is it? I'm starting to look for one.

I am kinda anxious for the PreOp liquid phase. I'll be out of town working for most of it. I told my colleagues that if I get too drained during the trips, I might be out of commission and do the behind the scenes stuff from my hotel. I have a pretty competent team so they should be good.

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I've been sticking to my doctor's specific Protein Powder (NY Bariatric Group Protein), as well as Ensure pre-made Protein drinks. I haven't really been able to handle broth at all, even the low-sodium broth is too much for me!

I am also away for work right now (right in the middle of my pre-op diet)! It's actually much better I think. I made sure to prep and buy plenty of the pre-made Protein Drinks so I could grab them and go. I also brought packets of crystal light to add to my waters for some flavor. Being away is actually helping me keep very busy. I was worried because my job is active - I'm a youth sports director and coach. Exercising (I am constantly on my feet coaching and demonstrating) has helped curb any hunger I think.

When is your surgery date?

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Toya214    17

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I am with NY Barbaric also, who is your doctor? I am on day 1 of the liquid diet and I was thinking the same thing that I don't know how I am going to drink two of these today. I think I may plan to have one for Breakfast and one for dinner and have broth and Jello in between. Surgery date 7/20!

HW: 250

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vleesleeved    35

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I am with NY Barbaric also, who is your doctor? I am on day 1 of the liquid diet and I was thinking the same thing that I don't know how I am going to drink two of these today. I think I may plan to have one for Breakfast and one for dinner and have broth and Jello in between. Surgery date 7/20!

HW: 250

CW: 248

GW: 145-150

I'm glad I'm not alone! I am with Dr. Garber. What about you?

Day 4 of being officially only liquids and I just cannot seem to have anything. My daily intake has been:

1 1/2 Protein shakes

1 diet Snapple

2-3 bottles of Water

And I am SO full all of the time. Weird! I am going to call the NYB offices tomorrow and ask if I am doing anything wrong.

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busybeebug    415

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Thank you for your response! I just started taking a multivitamin and I'm definitely going to shoot for two whole Protein shakes today - whether my body likes it or not! I'm making sure to drink plenty of Water as well.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We are all on these together! Do you have an unflavored Protein that you tolerate or like now? If so what is it? I'm starting to look for one.

I am kinda anxious for the PreOp liquid phase. I'll be out of town working for most of it. I told my colleagues that if I get too drained during the trips, I might be out of commission and do the behind the scenes stuff from my hotel. I have a pretty competent team so they should be good.

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I've been sticking to my doctor's specific protein powder (NY Bariatric Group Protein), as well as Ensure pre-made protein drinks. I haven't really been able to handle broth at all, even the low-sodium broth is too much for me!

I am also away for work right now (right in the middle of my pre-op diet)! It's actually much better I think. I made sure to prep and buy plenty of the pre-made protein drinks so I could grab them and go. I also brought packets of crystal light to add to my waters for some flavor. Being away is actually helping me keep very busy. I was worried because my job is active - I'm a youth sports director and coach. Exercising (I am constantly on my feet coaching and demonstrating) has helped curb any hunger I think.

When is your surgery date?

My date ,Lord be willing and the Insurance not being flaky, is September 19.

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