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I took a few pictures of some of my pre-op goodies. I went to the Obesity Help Conference and was given so many different kinds of free samples, especially when I shared that I'm pre-op. There's a variety of products ranging from Protein Shakes, Vitamins, bariatric foods (vegetable Pizza Crust not pictured and purchased after tasting), post-op food from Unjury and etc. I know our tastes may change, but I'm getting these Protein Drinks down. I have spices, extracts, Decaf teas and I will add ice to make smoothies...lol !!!

Long story short, a few more cases of Water, gas-x , Miralax , a good mouthwash for dry mouth and a neutral toothpaste... I'm ready. I didn't take pictures of everything, I didn't feel like pulling out all of the boxes of broth, Bariatric Advantage Vitamins full size, water bottles, Better than Bullion jars, other pill organizers and etc.

Who else is ready or what does your maintenance look like?

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Goodness, you seriously stocked up, didn't you? Most days I drink a premade chocolate Protein Shake for Breakfast, I eat out lunch, something like a grilled chicken breast with cheese on it, then for dinner I eat two slices of ham and one slice of cheese rolled up without bread. My Snacks are miniature Kind bars or Lily's chocolate or Moon Cheese.

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25 minutes ago, GradyCat said:

Goodness, you seriously stocked up, didn't you? Most days I drink a premade chocolate Protein Shake for Breakfast, I eat out lunch, something like a grilled chicken breast with cheese on it, then for dinner I eat two slices of ham and one slice of cheese rolled up without bread. My Snacks are miniature Kind bars or Lily's chocolate or Moon Cheese.

I have been on this journey since September 2018 and the free goodies came from the Obesity Help Conference. Those items are for various stages of post-op life. I'm currently drinking Protein Shakes, that will decrease some of my inventory pre-surgery. Also, one of my friends gifted me with a case of Protein from her pre-op days.

This is my new lifestyle, I'm ready & committed.

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I stocked up too. I wanted to be prepared, especially since I knew I shouldn't be lifting big cases of Vitamin Water or Protein Shakes and things of that nature post op. Overall, I was glad I was prepared. BUT... The only caution I will give to others pre-op who are reading this thread... be careful not to stock up too much! There were several things I had and liked pre-op that did NOT sit well with me post-op. For example: chocolate Premier Protein shakes and Premier Protein Water. I liked and drank them pre-op. I hated them post-op. I forced myself to finish the chocolate shakes, but I gave the protein water away. And that stuff is expensive! I also didn't like the bariatric Soup mixes I bought and some of the goat cheese crackers Still have them, but they aren't getting used up. The protein oatmeals are way too much for me to eat, so I don't eat those. Luckily my daughter likes some of them. I bought WAY too much Jello and Popsicles. Still have the jello, but the popsicles were taking up valuable freezer space so I threw them out. Oh... and I have an abundance of tuna/chicken packets which I will use, but I was using them much more in pre-op diet mode and I am sick of them now.

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On 1/9/2020 at 7:58 AM, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I have been on this journey since September 2018 and the free goodies came from the Obesity Help Conference.

I still have a ton of Vitamin and Protein samples from my nutritionist. I was very glad she gave me samples so I can experiment, but I have too many left that I probably won't use.

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Tastes dramatically change after surgery, and the smell of some foods might send you hurling. I still can barely handle chocolate.... during soft stage had sf chocolate pudding OMG It was so bad I shudder thinking about it. Bone Broth was a savior. Premier Protein shakes have been nearly everyone's shake that they managed to still tolerate. I switched to ready-made blue raspberry Isopure with some crystal light lemonade to survive liquid stage. Good luck.

If you still have 'stock' once you are past using it, I donated mine to the bariatric support group.

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1 hour ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Tastes dramatically change after surgery, and the smell of some foods might send you hurling. I still can barely handle chocolate.... during soft stage had sf chocolate pudding OMG It was so bad I shudder thinking about it. Bone Broth was a savior. Premier Protein shakes have been nearly everyone's shake that they managed to still tolerate. I switched to ready-made blue raspberry Isopure with some crystal light lemonade to survive liquid stage. Good luck.

If you still have 'stock' once you are past using it, I donated mine to the bariatric support group.

The great thing is, I have a few bariatric friends who I can share with if needed. Also, the theory of the vanilla drinks, can be a base and interchangeable with different extracts flavorings, teas, and smoothies. I will push through these.

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Dang. I'da hate to seen THAT grocery bill!😁

I bought a lot of stuff before my surgery and it's still sitting on the shelf or in the fridge. After my surgery I didn't want to eat any of it. The Protein Shakes are the worse--I couldn't choke them down at all. I guess I'll try to find a local food bank to donate it to.

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