I have been scheduled for November 12th for my sleeve. I am ready to finish what I have started. If you have any tips for the first few weeks after surgery.

I am scheduled to have my Gastric Sleeve on November 19th! I have been on my pre-surgery liquid diet for a week now and am nervous about after surgery.

1 hour ago, Wren371 said:

I am scheduled to have my Gastric Sleeve on November 19th! I have been on my pre-surgery liquid diet for a week now and am nervous about after surgery.

After surgery will be a breeze. Probably uncomfortable for a day or two and then you will adapt to your new stomach. Plus you’ll get more choices for liquids after surgery. The two weeks of protein drinks and chicken broth was the worst!

How was the protein shake only liquid diet for people? My surgery is 12/02/20 (if COVID doesn't cancel it). I started my liquid diet at lunch today, any tips or hurdles that I need to get over? How much weight did you lose during this 2 week process?

I have a 3 day clear liquid diet and my surgery is Wednesday. I'm excited and scared at the same time but I know Jesus is with me and I have nothing to fear‼️

3 hours ago, Bucky0126 said:

How was the Protein Shake only liquid diet for people? My surgery is 12/02/20 (if COVID doesn't cancel it). I started my liquid diet at lunch today, any tips or hurdles that I need to get over? How much weight did you lose during this 2 week process?

The first 3 days kinda suck, but after that you sort of get your groove. Once my body went into ketosis I had to pee every hour, day and night. It’s a tough diet but stick with it. Variety is a big thing...I learned that I hate bone broth, I can tolerate chicken broth, too much sugar free jello is a laxative, and proteinh20 is pretty good. Everything has a sweet taste so I craved savory which is tough to find. Someone said there is a chicken flavored protein powder. Good luck. You’ve got this. Check in when you start feeling like you want to bang your head. We’re here. ?

I haven’t gotten a date yet for surgery but hopefully it will be soon. I know it’s hard doing the liquid diet ? However what protein shakes do you all drink ?

TatiannaL....I just started my 2 week liquid protein diet yesterday and I went to GNC to get the details on whats best. They have "Prolific Isolate" which is sugar free and meets all of the criteria for what is needed for the shakes. It's a little spendy, $60 for 2.5 lbs. But, it mixes great and the taste is the best I've traied in my limited times taking protein shakes. Good luck to you!

13 hours ago, futureshrink said:

The first 3 days kinda suck, but after that you sort of get your groove. Once my body went into ketosis I had to pee every hour, day and night. It’s a tough diet but stick with it. Variety is a big thing...I learned that I hate Bone Broth, I can tolerate chicken broth, too much sugar free Jello is a laxative, and proteinh20 is pretty good. Everything has a sweet taste so I craved savory which is tough to find. Someone said there is a chicken flavored Protein Powder. Good luck. You’ve got this. Check in when you start feeling like you want to bang your head. We’re here. ?

Thanks for the insight! The typical walk by the pantry happens every night at about 8:00, so last night I went with some sweet flavored water and chicken broth. This morning I am filling up on coffee and protein shakes!

Okay I will look into purchasing this shakes . Thanks and good luck to you with the liquid diet .

Bypass tomorrow 11/18. On a clear liquid diet for 2 days and ready for the surgery. Mostly excited but a little nervous about pain. 5:30am I’ll be getting prepped! ?

1 hour ago, Luna805 said:

Bypass tomorrow 11/18. On a clear liquid diet for 2 days and ready for the surgery. Mostly excited but a little nervous about pain. 5:30am I’ll be getting prepped! ?

Pain sucked the first two days and then it was minimal. I’m a week out, no pain meds. You’ll do great!

On 11/15/2020 at 6:15 PM, Cubangg said:

Is everyone okay with telling people? I havent told anyone what type of surgery I’m having. I feel it’s none of anyone’s business and I don’t want the gossip.

I told my girlfriend who had the surgery 2 years ago, my husband, and my two young adult kids. No one else--not my mom or MIL, not my business partner, siblings, other girlfriends, etc. I just didn't want "lay-people" to criticize my choice, and question my research. It was a long mental (and financial) journey and I just figured I didn't need naysayers, or jealously to get in my way. I know what's best for me and I only wanted absolute understanding, support, and not a lot of FAQs from who I told.

23 hours ago, Bucky0126 said:

How was the Protein Shake only liquid diet for people? My surgery is 12/02/20 (if COVID doesn't cancel it). I started my liquid diet at lunch today, any tips or hurdles that I need to get over? How much weight did you lose during this 2 week process?

I'm on day 2 of my pre-op diet (surgery on Nov 30th). I opted to just make my own protein shakes since we drink smoothies daily around here. I just mix the protein powder with soy milk (oat milk wasn't on my list ?) and drink it down (minus the fruit). In the past, when I wanted help with my appetite, I drank psyllium with grapefruit juice to fill me up (and it helps with poop as it's fiber). I currently emailed my dr. to see if I could continue to do so.

I'm new. I was just scheduled for November 30!

7 hours ago, TatiannaL said:

I haven’t gotten a date yet for surgery but hopefully it will be soon. I know it’s hard doing the liquid diet ? However what Protein Shakes do you all drink ?

I use either Trader Joe's Pea Protein Powder (affordable) or Garden of Life Vanilla Protein Powder (pricey) and blend with soymilk. The Garden of Life tastes better but it's expensive $35-$45 depending on where you get it. If I remember correctly the Trader Joe’s is $10 (don't' quote me), and they also have a hemp protein powder but not sure if that's allowed.