I find myself doing a lot of research before I buy anything. I feel very happy with my latest haul. What have you bought or plan to get to better prepare yourself for this journey?

I also got my new oversized sweats to leave the hospital in.

Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

wEOULD A DOUBLE DOSE OF CHILDREN S TYLENOL DO?

That I’m not sure about. Maybe google it.

37 minutes ago, Yo-yo girl said:

I don’t believe you can add fruit Peanut Butter or much of anything of that nature that isn’t low cal or carb to add flavor. Decaf coffee is ok or cinnamon but Strawberries in the shake can quickly spike the sugar up 15-20grams. This is just for one drink, now if you do this several times a day it just can’t be good. But idk maybe you’re in a diff diet plan. Costco, I don’t shop there I love Amazon though.



Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

I think you can use Torani sugar free syrups for flavoring, but not fruit at first.

Edited May 6, 20188 yr by Chrisb428

I know how you feel I started my liquid diet on May 1st and it’s been hard. I’m consistently hungry and all I can think about is the food i want to eat. Lol But I’m keeping my head up because being healthy is going to feel better than any food i can indulge in. My surgery date is May 15th. Stay strong you got this!!!

I know how you feel I started my liquid diet on May 1st and it’s been hard. I’m consistently hungry and all I can think about is the food i want to eat. Lol But I’m keeping my head up because being healthy is going to feel better than any food i can indulge in. My surgery date is May 15th. Stay strong you got this!!!

We can and will do this. ?

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I don't have Costco... I want one...lol. When I first started reading your post I was like, ok... She got water. Then I'm like what the heck is she using the trash bags and stuff for after surgery...lol. In was waiting for some amazing, life changing idea u came up with using trash bags.... Sorry, it was funny when it happened (either that or I'm delirious and need sleep)

Hilarious!!!??[emoji23]?Nope I don't have any amazing life changing ideas!! Sorry my post led you on...[emoji28]

We can and will do this. [emoji847]

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Yes girl!! But In the mean time imma drive by Popeyes just to smell the chicken LOL

Yes girl!! But In the mean time imma drive by Popeyes just to smell the chicken LOL

I’d lick the buttery side of at least 2 biscuits [emoji23]


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

And I've licked the maple frosting off of Dunkin Donuts?and I'm on a first name basis st Tim Norton's. Timbits and I had an ongoing relationship,until I obtained my dietary divorce. A thinner and fitter Frust8,i shall be!??

On 5/6/2018 at 5:36 PM, Frustr8 said:

wEOULD A DOUBLE DOSE OF CHILDREN S TYLENOL DO?

Ummm. . . shouldn't you ask a medical professional about that?

?Oh I will, as soon as I can tie one to the yard stake long enough,that he doesn't break loose and run away! When they don't answer and return my calls, I rationlize they don't allow dirty dogs use of a telephone.☎

Hi all, I read through this thread last night and realized I was both lucky and horrified.

Lucky, because my center gave me a binder similar to the one discussed. I find it surprising that some of you haven't received a whole lot more information from your docs pre-surgery.

And horrified because I am a super-nerd book girl, and before my first seminar I had read every book about wls I could get my hands on. And every medical journal article on the subject available to me online.

Why are you waiting until surgery to read the books you mention? They have fabulous suggestions for what to bring to the hospital, what to eat, recipes for each stage of recovery, etc. Not to mention dealing with emotions post op. And blow-by-blows of what you're going to feel like after surgery as you heal.

If you own a kindle, Alex Brecher's The Big Book on the Gastric Bypass is only $9.99, as are the other "Big Books" (on Gastric Sleeve and Weight Loss Surgery). "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" is about $11.99. "The Emotional First-Aid Kit" is $9.99. And on and on. You can of course buy the paperback books as well. If you are a Prime member you'll find books you can read for FREE, and if you do Kindle Unlimited (or a month's free trial) you can find more free books than you'll know what to do with. (Sorry, I don't know about Nook or other Apps).

Speaking of FREE, go to Amazon, find what you'd like to read, and then go to your local library and find it. Sometimes a book from the shelf, an interlibrary loan, sometimes borrowing electronically--you can almost always get your hands on what you need. Why wait until post-surgery to read about what it's like, and how to prepare for it?

I think I'll be way too stupid with pain to read anything after surgery, but that's just me. I'm already like that half the time. I'm going to write very clear checklists for myself (and whoever might help me) on what to eat and when to take meds. Then it's just choosing the right level of silly for my TV watching--Steve Martin? The Princess Bride on endless repeat? Monty Python? Miranda Hart? French & Saunders?

I always write too much. Sorry for that. (My family is trying to teach me how to text. Imagine how that's going).

1 minute ago, Frustr8 said:

?Oh I will, as soon as I can tie one to the yard stake long enough,that he doesn't break loose and run away! When they don't answer and return my calls, I rationlize they don't allow dirty dogs use of a telephone.☎

Does your doctor have the internet-based charts? Everywhere I go, I have to sign up for those stupid things. But I have noticed that if I send a doctor or nurse a question using that interface, they always reply. Because it is on your medical record as soon as you ask, and if they don't reply then they look bad. (In the past I've had so many doctors tell me unpleasant news on the phone, only to find out later there's not a word about those conversations in my records--drives me nuts!)

35 minutes ago, Conflicted said:

Hi all, I read through this thread last night and realized I was both lucky and horrified.

Lucky, because my center gave me a binder similar to the one discussed. I find it surprising that some of you haven't received a whole lot more information from your docs pre-surgery.

And horrified because I am a super-nerd book girl, and before my first seminar I had read every book about wls I could get my hands on. And every medical journal article on the subject available to me online.

Why are you waiting until surgery to read the books you mention? They have fabulous suggestions for what to bring to the hospital, what to eat, recipes for each stage of recovery, etc. Not to mention dealing with emotions post op. And blow-by-blows of what you're going to feel like after surgery as you heal.

If you own a kindle, Alex Brecher's The Big Book on the Gastric Bypass is only $9.99, as are the other "Big Books" (on Gastric Sleeve and Weight Loss Surgery). "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" is about $11.99. "The Emotional First-Aid Kit" is $9.99. And on and on. You can of course buy the paperback books as well. If you are a Prime member you'll find books you can read for FREE, and if you do Kindle Unlimited (or a month's free trial) you can find more free books than you'll know what to do with. (Sorry, I don't know about Nook or other Apps).

Speaking of FREE, go to Amazon, find what you'd like to read, and then go to your local library and find it. Sometimes a book from the shelf, an interlibrary loan, sometimes borrowing electronically--you can almost always get your hands on what you need. Why wait until post-surgery to read about what it's like, and how to prepare for it?

I think I'll be way too stupid with pain to read anything after surgery, but that's just me. I'm already like that half the time. I'm going to write very clear checklists for myself (and whoever might help me) on what to eat and when to take meds. Then it's just choosing the right level of silly for my TV watching--Steve Martin? The Princess Bride on endless repeat? Monty Python? Miranda Hart? French & Saunders?

I always write too much. Sorry for that. (My family is trying to teach me how to text. Imagine how that's going).

I am the one who mentioned the books you are referring to,I believe. I AM preop. I have already read them. I just suggested them as items to buy when preparing for surgery if you haven't already. I also like to have as much info as I can get my hands on. My doctor, though at what is considered a center of excellence, does not give more than a few hand outs and includes links to various websites with information. As much as I would love a binder with all of HIS actual protocols on each subject, I have managed to educate myself. That being said, I feel the people here, having personally lived it may be able to give suggestions maybe not thought of as necessary. Certain things that may seem trivial to some but have an added comfort or somehow improved their experience in some way.

Edited May 9, 20188 yr by Chrisb428

Danke sheon! I go forth to wreak electronic havoc on a very recalcerant medical personell. Coward Delete#!

ZPS I am also preop,but I pray for not much longer!?