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

Recommended Posts

9 hours ago, LifeChangesLori said:

I start my Pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. Ugh, for 2 weeks!
Surgery 9/12! I am more nervous about the liquid diet lol!

Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

We can do this!!!!!!! Of course I'm so hungry I could eat my arm right now, but still, it's only 2 weeks and it will make the surgery safer. Eye on the prize, girl! We can do this. I swear./

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just started my pre-op diet today, surgery date is Sept. 12th! Can't believe it's almost here!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey September Bypass Buddies,

I'm on day 3 of pre-op diet and I still don't feel well. However, I'm told that this too shall pass. My surgery is 9/11. I hope everyone is doing well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey there Sept By-pass Buddies - I start my liquid diet tomorrow and I am still struggling with finding a decent Protein Drink. I like the Premier chocolate but one cannot live on chocolate all the time. Would love to hear some of your favs.

Sept 15th - 16 days and counting! YAY!

Carolyn

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled for the 18th! I start my pre-op diet on the 4th. I know the pre-op diet will be a challenge, but I'm ready to get this new chapter of my life rolling!


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey there Sept By-pass Buddies - I start my liquid diet tomorrow and I am still struggling with finding a decent Protein drink. I like the Premier chocolate but one cannot live on chocolate all the time. Would love to hear some of your favs.
Sept 15th - 16 days and counting! YAY!
Carolyn

I also like Premier chocolate. Premier was my favorite brand of those I tried out. My favorite of theirs was Banana's and Cream. Although, I know some people don't like bananas so it might not be for everyone. But if you do, maybe give it a try.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

22 minutes ago, Ceallaigh said:


I also like Premier chocolate. Premier was my favorite brand of those I tried out. My favorite of theirs was Banana's and Cream. Although, I know some people don't like bananas so it might not be for everyone. But if you do, maybe give it a try.

Thanks Ceallaigh - I will def give them a try.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey there Sept By-pass Buddies - I start my liquid diet tomorrow and I am still struggling with finding a decent Protein Drink. I like the Premier chocolate but one cannot live on chocolate all the time. Would love to hear some of your favs.

Sept 15th - 16 days and counting! YAY!

Carolyn

I became vegan 3 months ago. I am on pre-op diet since august the 8th. Surgery is next week, the 5th.

I am having soy Proteins that I mix with almond milk or cashew milk... when I am tired of sweet shakes I juice up (I am lucky enough to have a professional juice extractor) cucumber, spinach and kale and I add a total of 30g of soy Protein, a little bit of salt, pepper, squeeze a lemon ... and it is delicious and sugar free. If you do that, pay attention to avoid fruit or sweet veggies (such as tomatoes, carrots..). Check the nutritional values of anything you juice. Sending good vibes!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

9 minutes ago, zleng said:

I became vegan 3 months ago. I am on pre-op diet since august the 8th. Surgery is next week, the 5th.

I am having soy Proteins that I mix with almond milk or cashew milk... when I am tired of sweet shakes I juice up (I am lucky enough to have a professional juice extractor) cucumber, spinach and kale and I add a total of 30g of soy Protein, a little bit of salt, pepper, squeeze a lemon ... and it is delicious and sugar free. If you do that, pay attention to avoid fruit or sweet veggies (such as tomatoes, carrots..). Check the nutritional values of anything you juice. Sending good vibes!

Wow - thanks - that sounds very interesting.... I really didn't think about doing veggies and adding Protein Powder. Something I def will have to look into. I am going to do some bone broth..... mixing that up with veggie juice sounds like something I could live with. Thanks again

Carolyn

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey there Sept By-pass Buddies - I start my liquid diet tomorrow and I am still struggling with finding a decent Protein Drink. I like the Premier chocolate but one cannot live on chocolate all the time. Would love to hear some of your favs.
Sept 15th - 16 days and counting! YAY!
Carolyn

UnJury makes some really tasty items! All sorts of flavors as well as unflavored that mixes into things nicely!

Sent from my Robin using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, LadyMoka said:


Unjury makes some really tasty items! All sorts of flavors as well as unflavored that mixes into things nicely!

Sent from my Robin using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks I'll be checking those out - I believe those were mentioned from one of the youtube bariatric videos I've watched.

Thanks again!

Carolyn

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, cwasdin said:

Hey there Sept By-pass Buddies - I start my liquid diet tomorrow and I am still struggling with finding a decent Protein Drink. I like the Premier chocolate but one cannot live on chocolate all the time. Would love to hear some of your favs.

Sept 15th - 16 days and counting! YAY!

Carolyn

If you go to the Bariatric Pal Store there's lots of options for getting your Protein in. I just ordered some protein broth, vanilla Cappuccino, a couple of the Fruit Drinks and 4 Protein Shots, I'll let you know how they taste in a few days. As for the Protein Shakes I have to second Ceallaigh on the Premier Protein shakes.

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

    • LeighaTR

      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!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      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!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • 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.
      · 1 reply
      1. 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

      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.
      · 1 reply
      1. 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

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

    ×