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.

1 minute ago, MommaJay said:

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

I'm new too! I'm heading to Mexico. Where are you getting yours done?

2 minutes ago, niabo said:

I'm new too! I'm heading to Mexico. Where are you getting yours done?

In St. Louis, the sleeve (I didn't mention that in my original post), I'm so nervous!

22 minutes ago, MommaJay said:

In St. Louis, the sleeve (I didn't mention that in my original post), I'm so nervous!

I'm getting the sleeve too. Good luck to you! Hanging out here (and in the Facebook group for my facility) has really helped A LOT with nerves.

Just had my gastric bypass surgery on Nov. 4.... I am eating some foods already and have not had any problems at all yet, but my servings are weighed and most times I can’t eat 4 oz. .. my problem is getting those stinking high protein shakes down. It’s enuf to gag a maggot!!! Are any of you getting lower grams of protein shakes for that reason and is it working??? Best wishes and success to you all getting it done this month! So glad this forum is here!

Edited November 17, 20205 yr by Grammie2
Forgot something

Tomorrow is the day for my surgery. I have to be at the hospital by 5:15 am. I'm ready to get this started but I must admit I'm a little scared. Anyway I hope everyone nothing but great luck on their surgery and new beginnings.

Aww! That’s the same time I had to be there too- they told me that time means you’ll be one of the first and the dr will be FRESH. So good news! You’ve got this and you’ll be fine!!

29 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

Just had my gastric bypass surgery on Nov. 4.... I am eating some foods already and have not had any problems at all yet, but my servings are weighed and most times I can’t eat 4 oz. .. my problem is getting those stinking high Protein Shakes down. It’s enuf to gag a maggot!!! Are any of you getting lower grams of Protein shakes for that reason and is it working??? Best wishes and success to you all getting it done this month! So glad this forum is here!

I was sleeved last Saturday. I just gagged down a Fairlife Chocolate shake. It’s one of the least sweet options. I never liked sweet anyway. I can start on some real stuff the day after Thanksgiving. Getting in the protein is a chore for sure.

Thanks so much for sharing!! I have not tried Fairlife, where do you find it ? What’s the protein content ? Is it powder or pre-made? If it’s pre-made can you buy just one to try? I’ve got at least $150 in mixes, and I hate each one, plus one brand that was pre-made that was just as bad. ??

17 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

Thanks so much for sharing!! I have not tried Fairlife, where do you find it ? What’s the Protein content ? Is it powder or pre-made? If it’s pre-made can you buy just one to try? I’ve got at least $150 in mixes, and I hate each one, plus one brand that was pre-made that was just as bad. ??

I get the fa!rife at Sam's Club or BJ's Club.

1 hour ago, Grammie2 said:

Just had my gastric bypass surgery on Nov. 4.... I am eating some foods already and have not had any problems at all yet, but my servings are weighed and most times I can’t eat 4 oz. .. my problem is getting those stinking high Protein Shakes down. It’s enuf to gag a maggot!!! Are any of you getting lower grams of Protein shakes for that reason and is it working??? Best wishes and success to you all getting it done this month! So glad this forum is here!

Have you tried protein water? I find them way easier. Premier protein makes one called clear. There is also proteinh20.

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and was weighed at the doctor’s office. I lost 36.6 lbs in the CB past 2 weeks. Yay ?

9 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 drank muscle milk lite pre made. They made it easy to get the right amount of protein in and they are tolerable.

44 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

Thanks so much for sharing!! I have not tried Fairlife, where do you find it ? What’s the Protein content ? Is it powder or pre-made? If it’s pre-made can you buy just one to try? I’ve got at least $150 in mixes, and I hate each one, plus one brand that was pre-made that was just as bad. ??

I got mine from Sam’s Club but I think Costco has them. Walmart and supermarkets might sell them individually. The chocolate and vanilla taste like milkshakes and since it’s ultra filtered there isn’t any lactose - no bubble guts for me.

Thanks a bunch Catgirl! Pictures are great, and we have a Sams Club, so I will try it out. Wonder if I could find 1 bottle somewhere to try, as I’m spending a fortune and throwing it all out. I appreciate your recommendation, tho!

3 hours ago, futureshrink said:

Have you tried Protein Water? I find them way easier. Premier Protein makes one called clear. There is also proteinh20.

Thanks so much for that idea! I never heard of it before but I’ll look for it! Where do you find it?