Everything was submitted to my insurance this past Thursday and this morning bariatrics called saying I was approved! I was shocked I wasn't expecting to hear anything for a few weeks. My pre op apt is February 22. So few questions, what's your go to unflavored Protien powder that you add to your drinks /food? I recently tried a sample packet of unjury.. Not a fan lol has anyone tried any of the New Direction products? I like the pre mixed premier shakes out of all the ones I've tried. What does your after surgery intake look like? I know everybody differs but do you go by a eating/drinking log to keep you on track? Set your phone on timers to remind you to eat /drink to make sure your properly hydrated or getting the right amount of protein? I've been looking up bariatric weekly sample menus to get an idea. Did any of you use compression socks after surgery? I know these are totally random questions but thinking out loud lol the only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask right?

Hi, Star. Have you attended any pre-op classes, or were you spared? I'm sure your surgeon will have specific 2-week pre-op and post-op instructions. Everyone has different requirements.

Unflavored Protein didn't work out for me , I tried Isopure but could still taste it another version may be better

I was instructed to track liquids in a log, by time

1/4 cup portions Max in 30 mins when in full liquids (cream of wheat, yogurt )

Used a timer for everything EVERYTHING

KEEP food AND LIQUIDS SEPARATED BY 30 MINS ON EITHER SIDE OF CONSUMPTION

I add premier caramel shake to decaf coffee it's the only way I tolerate the shakes

Lump in my throat was my almost full indicator, never ate past it if I can help it

I start my day with liquids instead of food

I do Protein liquids before others to make sure it's done

No compression socks

Hope that helped

10 minutes ago, Apple203 said:

Hi, Star. Have you attended any pre-op classes, or were you spared? I'm sure your surgeon will have specific 2-week pre-op and post-op instructions. Everyone has different requirements.

Oh yes lol I've been to 3 of them. Which was great because each class covered a lot of topics

Congrats! Best decision. Ever.

I didn’t do the unflavored protein- i did the premiere shakes ... and eventually shredded canned chicken (it’s like tuna consistency) and scrambled egg whites , cheese stick and Greek yogurts for protein

Didn’t do compression socks— hospital was really fast!


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