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njgal    535

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I'm oct 2nd! I'm trying to buy all my supplies, what have y'all heard are best tasting Protein Shakes? I start my pre op diet Monday but mine is not all liquids.< br>

I'm ok with Premier. chocolate and Vanilla... not so much the caramel, strawberry etc. they also make organic versions if that's your thing.
Didn't like GENEPRO powder at all.

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Judy Gaer    43

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I also liked premier chocolate and vanilla. But I have also heard that some peoples tastes change after surgery. I bought a bunch of premier chocolate and vanilla and am keeping my fingers crossed:1330_v_tone1:

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Judy Gaer    43

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On 9/16/2017 at 0:42 AM, crushingit said:

So what's everyone doing now and up to surgery day?

I'm slowly searching through my home for stuff that I need to pack for the hospital.

I've started to teach myself new habits, like eating better and slower. I'm also taking Vitamin D and Iron tablets as per the physician's order.

I've booked afterschool care for my son for the days after surgery. I usually pick him up from school. My husband will instead pick him up from afterschool care after work.

I've also decided I should maybe pick a dress of two sizes down to help motivate me when I get sleeved.

I am also working on habits breaking,avoiding sugar and bread. Tasting Protein Shakes and Protein Bars. Checking out bariatric friendly recipes and getting all the required tests for my surgery and the study I am in.

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belinda401    116

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On 9/16/2017 at 2:42 AM, crushingit said:

So what's everyone doing now and up to surgery day?

I'm slowly searching through my home for stuff that I need to pack for the hospital.

I've started to teach myself new habits, like eating better and slower. I'm also taking Vitamin D and Iron tablets as per the physician's order.

I've booked afterschool care for my son for the days after surgery. I usually pick him up from school. My husband will instead pick him up from afterschool care after work.

I've also decided I should maybe pick a dress of two sizes down to help motivate me when I get sleeved.

I have been taking the Vitamin D. I am looking for small bowls, a food scale and doing a lot (more) research for my first couple of weeks post-op. Lots of You Tube videos and Pinterest! I figure I will start doing taste testing once I get closer to my date next month. I am not a Protein Shake fan at all so I am not looking forward to that part!

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Rainbow_Warrior    996

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39 minutes ago, sleevetastic23 said:

Finally got my surgery date...October 12th! So ready for this!!

My surgery day too.

Cheers!

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belinda401    116

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How long did it take the doctors office to give you a surgery date after you were approved? I am still waiting on a date and was approved last Thursday!

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CountPsycho    4

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Getting Sleeved on my Birthday :399_birthday:

October 3rd in Tijuana !!!

Happy Birthday to me...

Happy Birthday to me...

careful where you stick that needle Doc...

ouch....

Happy Birthday to me :)

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Rainbow_Warrior    996

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56 minutes ago, belinda401 said:

How long did it take the doctors office to give you a surgery date after you were approved? I am still waiting on a date and was approved last Thursday!

Initially approached bariatric surgeon 17th July with a referral/recommendation from my family doctor (general practitioner).

He referred me to:

(a) the practice dietitian (in same building),

(b) his preferred anaesthetist (in another suburb),

(c) a list of exercise therapists (from which I chose one), and

(d) a psychologist (my choice) who could attest my mindset and suitability.

- - -

The bariatric surgeon arranged a follow-up meeting September 4th at which he announced a surgery date (gastric sleeve) of Thursday, October 12th. (22 days from today ... already Wed 20th Sept 10:20am here.)

He also asked me to come back for a hiatus hernia gastroscopy tomorrow, Thursday 21st September at 4:30pm.

- - -

So, seven weeks (49 days) exactly from meeting him to getting surgery dates after jumping through his legal and medical 'hoops' and processes.

And a further five and a half weeks (38 days) from second meeting to surgery.

The grand total, then, is twelve and a half weeks (87 days) ... or four days fewer than three months.

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