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5 minutes ago, MaeMae42 said:

Wow ok i am also in the pre-op stage and my surgeon has me on 3 Meal Replacement shakes a day (can only use Water or unsweet almond milk with a tablespoon of powdered unsweet almond butter) nothing else for 3 weeks and of course Water in-between shakes!! Im freakin out a little here lol

Seems a bit extreme!

5 minutes ago, MaeMae42 said:

Wow ok i am also in the pre-op stage and my surgeon has me on 3 Meal Replacement shakes a day (can only use Water or unsweet almond milk with a tablespoon of powdered unsweet almond butter) nothing else for 3 weeks and of course water in-between shakes!! Im freakin out a little here lol

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Thats what i said i am only 140 pounds overweight and for the last 3 weeks i had to do a shake for Breakfast a low carb low calorie lunch and a shake for dinner!! So at this point i am soooooo over shakes. I don't know if i can do it 😕 for 3 weeks..

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7 minutes ago, MaeMae42 said:

Thats what i said i am only 140 pounds overweight and for the last 3 weeks i had to do a shake for Breakfast a low carb low calorie lunch and a shake for dinner!! So at this point i am soooooo over shakes. I don't know if i can do it 😕 for 3 weeks..

You can do it! Dr Miles & Schmidt in Bham would not have required this I do not believe. Don't give up. If you are having the Sleeve when you wake up and leave the hospital no more hunger!

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2 minutes ago, MaeMae42 said:

Thank you!! Do you know what the best kind of Vitamins to take after surgery?

I am told Bariatric Advantage. Your Doctor should have a calendar of when to begin taking what.

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16 minutes ago, MaeMae42 said:

Thats what i said i am only 140 pounds overweight and for the last 3 weeks i had to do a shake for Breakfast a low carb low calorie lunch and a shake for dinner!! So at this point i am soooooo over shakes. I don't know if i can do it 😕 for 3 weeks..

When is your surgery and how long have you been on this pre op diet? What surgery are you having?

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My surgery is on 3/22 i am having vertical sleeve done. i have been on just shakes for 3 days now but have had celery in-between shakes cause i get so hungry. I know im not supposed to. I am 5ft and 288 pounds as of today i have lost 30 so far 🙃 that was the goal he gave me to get approve my surgery. I am also Self-Pay and this past friday was my last weight in and he gave me the green light to have it done and thats when he said i have to do the shakes 3 times a day and nothing else till the day before surgery. Then only Clear Liquids the day before and nothing the day of. I will be in hospital for a day and half because i have factor 5 Leiden (blood clot disorder)

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5 minutes ago, MaeMae42 said:

My surgery is on 3/22 i am having vertical sleeve done. i have been on just shakes for 3 days now but have had celery in-between shakes cause i get so hungry. I know im not supposed to. I am 5ft and 288 pounds as of today i have lost 30 so far 🙃 that was the goal he gave me to get approve my surgery. I am also Self-Pay and this past friday was my last weight in and he gave me the green light to have it done and thats when he said i have to do the shakes 3 times a day and nothing else till the day before surgery. Then only Clear Liquids the day before and nothing the day of. I will be in hospital for a day and half because i have factor 5 Leiden (blood clot disorder)

WOW>>>THAT IS INTENSE!! Let me give you something to look forward to in the near future. Yo will have no hunger!

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I am scheduled for surgery on 3/15. For two weeks I am supposed to do 2 Protein Shakes a day and a small meal for dinner. Struggling with Protein shakes though. They taste horrible! Am I allowed to drink it super fast just to get it done? It doesn't taste as awful right after I make it.

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45 minutes ago, Smak2882 said:

I am scheduled for surgery on 3/15. For two weeks I am supposed to do 2 Protein Shakes a day and a small meal for dinner. Struggling with Protein shakes though. They taste horrible! Am I allowed to drink it super fast just to get it done? It doesn't taste as awful right after I make it.

I buy the Body Fortress or Premeir Protein at Walmart, pre mixed. If you have a bullet put in your Protein Drink or half of the Body Fortress, a scoop of whey protein on top, scoop of Collgen protein and half carton of triple Zero Yogart. Fill the rest with crushed ice and blend. I think they are delicious. I drink 2 of these a day but dont put the Protein Powder in the second one.

45 minutes ago, Smak2882 said:

45 minutes ago, Smak2882 said:

I am scheduled for surgery on 3/15. For two weeks I am supposed to do 2 Protein Shakes a day and a small meal for dinner. Struggling with Protein shakes though. They taste horrible! Am I allowed to drink it super fast just to get it done? It doesn't taste as awful right after I make it.

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I started my preop diet last week. It is for 4 weeks, a Protein Shake in the am and I can have a cup of fruit or veggies, then lunch is the same Protein shake and a cup of veggies or fruit. dinner 3 oz lean white meat, a cup of veggies and a serving of whole grains. I can also have a snack of low fat cheese anywhere in there. The hardest part I have is the Protein Shakes. But I am just forcing myself. I have lost 5lbs in this week so it definitely motivated me to stay on the diet. But man does my head hurt and energy is low. I tend to choose to eat veggies rather than fruits because of the calorie count. The diet is meant to be 800-1200 calories per day. I have sat at 950 to 1100 calories pretty much the whole week. But I have set a goal of 800 to 900 for this week for myself. Surgery is in 22 days and I am excited and scared all at once. I am so glad I found this sight because it really helps to remind myself that I am not alone!#wegotthis

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Dang ...That is pretty tasty pre op diet. Better than most.

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On 2/18/2021 at 2:38 PM, NiceAnkles said:

How long do you have to do it for? I did 3 days and even that was tough! It did get easier by the third day. You got this!

I have been on liquid Protein Shakes and clear liquids for 3 (1/2) weeks per surgeon's orders! I so want to be free of them, but must admit, haven't been hungry! And, since surgery, have only lost 13 lbs! Anybody else?

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