I just realized how close I am to possible wls! My stomach is doing kartwheels. Sometime early 2018 is my best guess when everything will be finalized and ready 2 go.

I feel like I don't have enough knowledge to rly go forward with this. Must learn recipes, and foods that r good.

I'm trying hard 2 break my sugar habit

Protein powders? I'm so lost in a fog with that! What brand? And how often!

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I spent all my extra time (hours each day) on this site and others during the last couple months before surgery. I learned so much by doing that, that I was ready when the time came.

Take the time to sit and read. Google is your friend.

Ask for the preop and postop diet from your program. That way you have something to look at.

Echoing what @Berry78 said, I learned A LOT by reading tons of the forum discussions here. Also gave me ideas on additional questions to ask my surgeon. For an example of something, here's my 'prescribed' plan back to solid foods after surgery tomorrow. Every doctor will be different, so take this as just an example! Some docs allow more soft/solid foods sooner than mine does. Definitely get all of your specific pre-op info from your doctor and nutritionist (NUT) and follow those. Good luck on your journey!

Diet Progression Chart.docx

good chart

Yeah my program and hospital are a pretty well oiled machine haha. I've got a copy of this chart on my fridge

19 hours ago, karen_marie said:

Yeah my program and hospital are a pretty well oiled machine haha. I've got a copy of this chart on my fridge

Great idea! I'm printing this one too. It's basically the same as mine, but it progresses quicker. I am on 2 full weeks of liquids and possibly 3weeks before starting purees.