Very nervous but excited to begin this journey. It's been a longggg time coming. My highest weight was 313 pounds. Not sure where I'm starting but could be around 300. I am choosing to not weigh myself except for doctors appointments. So I don't dwell on the numbers too much. At least that's the plan...as of now. I'm 5'4 and my goal is to reach 199 lbs. My ultimate goal would honestly be 180 lbs. I'm not looking to become as skinny as possible. I just want to be healthy...anyone else scheduled for Aug 14?

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I'm scheduled for the 15th. Looking forward to being healthy. I'm 5'2" and 235 pounds. My goal is to be between 140-150. Just started the pre-op diet and trying to find a protein shake that I really like. I hope your surgery goes well for you.

I'm scheduled for the 15th. Looking forward to being healthy. I'm 5'2" and 235 pounds. My goal is to be between 140-150. Just started the pre-op diet and trying to find a protein shake that I really like. I hope your surgery goes well for you.

I don't start my preop diet until the 7th of August... I feel so unprepared!... haven't even ordered or baught any vitamins or protein shakes or even protein powder... ugh I need help

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I don't start my preop diet until the 7th of August... I feel so unprepared!... haven't even ordered or baught any vitamins or protein shakes or even protein powder... ugh I need help

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You won't need your vitamins until 2 weeks after surgery. I would suggest not overdoing it anyway - I got a case of protein shakes for my after my surgery and still have 4 in the fridge 6 week later. I'm sure your surgeon has resources- did they give you a packet or info or have you seen a dietician? They are always great help. I'd be sure to get some sugar free popsicles to have on hand. They were my lifesavers.
There are all kinds of protein shakes out there even at Walgreens and the gas stations. Just get ones with less than 5 g of sugar and lots of protein. Also avoid sugar alcohol (shows on the label below sugar). They can make you feel yucky!
Good luck all!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

You won't need your vitamins until 2 weeks after surgery. I would suggest not overdoing it anyway - I got a case of protein shakes for my after my surgery and still have 4 in the fridge 6 week later. I'm sure your surgeon has resources- did they give you a packet or info or have you seen a dietician? They are always great help. I'd be sure to get some sugar free popsicles to have on hand. They were my lifesavers.
There are all kinds of protein shakes out there even at Walgreens and the gas stations. Just get ones with less than 5 g of sugar and lots of protein. Also avoid sugar alcohol (shows on the label below sugar). They can make you feel yucky!
Good luck all!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

What about protien powder? Which is better? And more financially efficient? I don't want to buy things that I won't use or are not the best. Another way to say it is I want the best and I'll buy it no matter the costs...just don't want to waste money on useless things that I won't use or consume. I honestly haven't recieved anything from my surgeon or nutritionist. I am scheduled to go on the 7th of Aug to a class all about the surgery.. it's 4 hours long...I feel panicky but hopefully Monday when I have this class I won't be so stressed.

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I like genepro because it is unflavored and dissolves easily- there's some controversy that it's not as much protein as stated but my doc, nutritionist and hospital all say it's good so I still use it. Thanks for the reminder - I keep forgetting to add it to my food! Cottage cheese is good and I've been enjoying chicken salad and tuna fish.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

I bought a sample pack from Celebrate and Unjury.

I liked the Celebrate powders, they tasted good and dissolved easily in a shaker. They tasted good with water and milk.

I really like the Unjury unflavored powder and the chicken soup powder (SO GOOD). The powder from Unjury seemed to clump and not dissolve as easily but the flavors were really good as well.