Got my date of September 10th, going through Dignity Health WLC in Gilbert, AZ.

I haven't seen a September thread of surgeries yet, but I'd love to hear where you are and your date!

I start my PreOP diet Aug 27th, and its only 3 protein shakes a day...no chewing at all! I've seen some that are 2 protein shakes a day and then a small amount of chicken and nonstarch veggies for dinner. What's your PreOP diet like and how long do you have to do it?

1 hour ago, Sharon B. said:

Hi, congrats on your surgery! I had my sleeve done on 9- 23-21, so we're about in the same time frame post op. Are you drinking your shakes? They should help. I ordered fit and lean powder from Amazon, actually way before I had my surgery. I mix 2tbs chocolate PB2 or PB fit with 8 oz of coconut milk or almond milk- unsweetened and some ice cubes in my ninja blender and it is filling. I also think there is alot of Fiber in this particular powder so I experience a little more gas than usual. today is one week out for me and I tolerate the milk pretty good. my problem was drinking too big a sips of all my liquid. Good luck! surgery buddie!

That sounds delicious. Lately all I can stomach is a few tablespoons of a premier protein shake. I may try that tomorrow though. Thank you so much. Many good ideas. I definitely need the fiber too. Good luck to you as well. I’m certainly excited.

1 minute ago, KarrinnaP said:

That sounds good. Are we allowed that. My husband is a huge hot and sour Soup fan. I’m usually not but I’m desperate. Thank you ?

Whether you are allowed soup is up to your surgery center. I didn't ask... I was afraid they'd say no and I can't tolerate canned boring chicken broth, which was allowed. Hot and sour soup is a little thicker even strained and Tom Yum has a bit of oil, but it doesn't have any pieces in it as long as you put it through a strainer.

9 minutes ago, lizonaplane said:

Whether you are allowed Soup is up to your surgery center. I didn't ask... I was afraid they'd say no and I can't tolerate canned boring chicken broth, which was allowed. Hot and sour soup is a little thicker even strained and Tom Yum has a bit of oil, but it doesn't have any pieces in it as long as you put it through a strainer.

I’d imagine that would be alright. At this point I’m willing to try anything once just to see if my stomach will tolerate it and give me a little energy back. Thank you.

Congrats on getting it done! I know it feels terrible right now, but I promise it does get better. The day of surgery was extremely rough for me, but by day 3 I was feeling MUCH better. Take your meds, rest as much as you need to, and give yourself lots of grace. [emoji3590]

Thank you. I am finally feeling like the gas is finally dissipating and I am feeling better. [emoji18]

On 9/30/2021 at 10:05 AM, Sharon B. said:

Hi, congrats on your surgery! I had my sleeve done on 9- 23-21, so we're about in the same time frame post op. Are you drinking your shakes? They should help. I ordered fit and lean powder from Amazon, actually way before I had my surgery. I mix 2tbs chocolate PB2 or PB fit with 8 oz of coconut milk or almond milk- unsweetened and some ice cubes in my ninja blender and it is filling. I also think there is alot of Fiber in this particular powder so I experience a little more gas than usual. today is one week out for me and I tolerate the milk pretty good. my problem was drinking too big a sips of all my liquid. Good luck! surgery buddie!

I had rny on 9/23. Our plan allows plain yogurt, so I mix some of that and some fairlife with the PB fit makes a pb mousse type. delish! and my tummy tolerates. I'm still getting some gas. I have post nasal drip from my allegies so I think I am swallowing some air. I'm sure it will get better. When does energy come back???

10 minutes ago, Azalea Crosby said:

I had rny on 9/23. Our plan allows plain yogurt, so I mix some of that and some fairlife with the PB fit makes a pb mousse type. delish! and my tummy tolerates. I'm still getting some gas. I have post nasal drip from my allegies so I think I am swallowing some air. I'm sure it will get better. When does energy come back???

Hi…had my surgery on 9/29/21. Only two days ago. I feel OK but I am not hungry at all so it is hard for me to do too much clear liquids. I used 1/2 of the Premier Clear Protein shake peach flavor but by time I drink half I was done. Been trying to drink my water instead. Maybe tomorrow I will feel more up to the protein drink. Otherwise I feel good. With preop and now this I have dropped 24 pounds so I feel like I have a great start. Trying to stay a little active by going through my clothes and putting them in to totes for Hope Hospice to sell.

Hi, that does sound yummy! I am in the process of trying to figure out which multivitamin to order. Either from bariatric pal or another site. I can't remember the name right now. hopefully once I start vitamins it will get better.

10 minutes ago, Azalea Crosby said:

I had rny on 9/23. Our plan allows plain yogurt, so I mix some of that and some fairlife with the PB fit makes a pb mousse type. delish! and my tummy tolerates. I'm still getting some gas. I have post nasal drip from my allegies so I think I am swallowing some air. I'm sure it will get better. When does energy come back???

25 minutes ago, Sharon B. said:

Hi, that does sound yummy! I am in the process of trying to figure out which Multivitamin to order. Either from bariatric pal or another site. I can't remember the name right now. hopefully once I start Vitamins it will get better.

I have been taking vitamins since day 2 and still have no energy ? hoping soon

Interesting. We aren't allowed vitamins till week 5

6 minutes ago, SarahE70 said:

Interesting. We aren't allowed Vitamins till week 5

so many programs are so different. The good news is they all give good results!

2 hours ago, Sharon B. said:

Hi, that does sound yummy! I am in the process of trying to figure out which Multivitamin to order. Either from bariatric pal or another site. I can't remember the name right now. hopefully once I start Vitamins it will get better.

I ordered Mary Ruth’s liquid multivitamin off Amazon. My mom has been using it for a while and she is 13yrs in after her surgery. I’m only 3 days lol

15 minutes ago, Bcm0687 said:

I ordered Mary Ruth’s liquid Multivitamin off Amazon. My mom has been using it for a while and she is 13yrs in after her surgery. I’m only 3 days lol

They are expensive. But thanks for sharing.

Hey, thanks! I'll check that out!?

On 10/01/2021 at 17:39, armartin98 said:

They are expensive. But thanks for sharing.

Yes they are $40 but it has more of each vitamin than anything I could find at Walmart that had a pill size I could swallow and the gummies did not agree!