Hi Everyone,

I’m scheduled to undergo the gastric sleeve surgery next Monday, December 2nd. I’m anxious and scared about this life changing decision but I’m also excited about the journey ahead. I’m on day 4 of my 11 day pre-surgery diet and the Protein Shakes are gagging me. I’m limited to using shakes from Bariatric Advantage and Bariatric Fusion. Any tips on how to make them taste better? I’ve tried using extracts and drink mixes.

I’m also hoping for some encouraging words for this surgery. I hope I’m making the right decision. I have this fear that I’ll feel nauseous for the rest of my life and I won’t be able to enjoy food ever again.

probably not for awhile ...but you will. ?

Edited November 25, 20196 yr by Billy Bob

Hi Everyone,

I’m scheduled to undergo the gastric sleeve surgery next Monday, December 2nd. I’m anxious and scared about this life changing decision but I’m also excited about the journey ahead. I’m on day 4 of my 11 day pre-surgery diet and the Protein Shakes are gagging me. I’m limited to using shakes from Bariatric Advantage and Bariatric Fusion. Any tips on how to make them taste better? I’ve tried using extracts and drink mixes.

I’m also hoping for some encouraging words for this surgery. I hope I’m making the right decision. I have this fear that I’ll feel nauseous for the rest of my life and I won’t be able to enjoy food ever again.

You are doing the right things. I dont like the shakes either but make sure they are super cold or blend with ice, if allowed. Blend with a small amount of decaf helps too.

You wont care about food anymore... you wont need to enjoy it so much as you will replace other things/activities etc. That you will enjoy more! You will eat to live, not live to eat.

Best wishes! You can do it!!

Try freezing shakes. I open carton top and eat it slowly with spoon... It makes them more palatable.

I can't do protein shakes they make me gag so I was getting everything through drinking milk

1 hour ago, bigdaddyff said:

I can't do Protein Shakes they make me gag so I was getting everything through drinking milk

So you would have to drink 8-10 cups of milk each day to meet minimal protein requirements. Are you able to do this?

"I’m also hoping for some encouraging words for this surgery. I hope I’m making the right decision. I have this fear that I’ll feel nauseous for the rest of my life and I won’t be able to enjoy food ever again."

I had sleeve surgery 13 months ago. I was only nauseous briefly less than 5 times in the week following surgery. I enjoy food a lot, just in smaller quantities and some of the foods I eat have changed. Most of the things we worry about don't happen. Good luck!

The premier peach is pretty great. I haven’t liked the strawberry or chocolate that much. I use the caramel in my coffee (my dr doesn’t have a no caffeine policy). I love the green and the purplish pink isopure ready mades . I use to get a good deal through GNC shipped to the house ?‍♀️. I don’t know if any of this helps . I also make popsicles with my protein water

Edited November 25, 20196 yr by CapyCapybara
Autocorrect nonsense

I mixed the premier shake with fairlife milk since it has higher protein than regular milk.

too bad they're limiting your choices of shakes so much. People's tastes are all over the board with this. Luckily, I was given a list of "acceptable" shakes, and I found a couple of brands I liked.

you won't feel nauseated for very long. And you'll eventually be able to eat most things - just in more limited quantities than you did pre-op. But for now, just power through your surgeon's plan...

Do Not panic = You will get it down took me awhile also - I am not a big fan of the boxed protien drinks - I choose to make my own Protein foods and Drinks -

You are nervous and head games are starting - This is a Tool that helps you on a journey - Plan and enjoy the journey

Best decision i ever made

Trust God and He will carry you through this...Im only about to go the seminar but I know this is the best decision ever to be Healthy for the rest of my life.... Remember why you are doing this and how much better you will be later ...God bless