Preparing for surgery in September. Would love to have a buddy for support. Would love thoughts from group on good protein shakes, vitamin choices, recipes. Would appreciate advice from group on pre and post surgery preparedness.

I am in exactly your same position. Would be glad to see what responses you receive.

I am in exactly your same position. Would be glad to see what responses you receive.

It is all so overwhelming. Best of luck with your surgery..

I totally understand 100%, I am in the same situation. Tell me what you are especially having problems with, and we can help each other if you want to. Other people will add to your post I am sure.

Hi - I'll be your September Sleeve buddy. I am scheduled for 9/12/17.

Sounds great, so since we live in the same area and have the same Dr. with our sleeves being 1 week apart, that's unique.

Your'e not far off from starting your 2 week pre-op, how are you dealing with that? I am starting that phase in a few weeks and coping with it OK for now, but when the day comes I will be ready. Psychology plays a huge role I am finding out in this new journey.

On 8/1/2017 at 6:12 PM, RSM said:

I totally understand 100%, I am in the same situation. Tell me what you are especially having problems with, and we can help each other if you want to. Other people will add to your post I am sure.

I just read the top post and sees here are 3 of us, how is everyone posting dealing with 2 week pre-op?

Preparing for surgery in September. Would love to have a buddy for support. Would love thoughts from group on good protein shakes, vitamin choices, recipes. Would appreciate advice from group on pre and post surgery preparedness.

My surgeon suggested BariatricFusion protein shakes. There are several flavors including a variety pack, which is helpful. I found the chicken soup flavor to be WAY to salty and could not handle that! I love the Cappuccino flavor! Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals! Good luck!