'm so excited (nervous, anxious and scared too) that my ESG is in 15 days!! ? I have put having WLS for soOOOo long, it's very surreal that it is so close. I have been stockpiling protein shakes, powders, soups and have all my supplements and medications in order. I feel as though I am ready for this but am still unsure how I will be able to abide by the strict protein intake for the 45 days as it (and I"m sure all protocols require everyone) me to drink 8oz of protein every other hour from 8am to 9pm and water on the off hour. I work in an office setting that doesn't allow me to have food liquids at my desk (secure location) and have to excuse myself to the break room for food. Breaks are not every hour and I can't imagine I can guzzle the protein drinks in less than 5 mins. I will have to be creative?! It's going to be a LONG 45 days! I'm thinking of using the protein waters, has anyone every had any of them? Any suggestions on any of them? Thanks! ?

I like the Premier Protein Clear, they have tropical punch and peach, they are pretty easy to get down. Congratulations!

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I’m right there with you! My ESG is the day after yours. I haven’t bought too much stuff as I’m not sure what I will feel like eating/sipping afterward. I’m thinking room temperature hydration water and unflavoured protein water to start?

I hope all goes well tomorrow and you will have a speedy recovery! I'm the next day, March 15th!

Surgery was yesterday- man oh man- was not expecting the amount of pain and pressure today. Accompanied by bloating and nausea. Add to that- 3 feet of snow and no power! My throat is so sore as well. Crushing pills for the foreseeable future is not going to be fun- they all taste like, well horrible.. But- it’s done and I’m on the road to recovery and success! No regrets! @Mrs Roz - hope you’re doing well!

I have it done on 3/31 and I am also excited as well!!!

@kmacintosh how are you doing after your surgery? Are you getting your intake in?

@L. Knight I’m doing better! - Thank you for asking. The heartburn has been pretty bad but I switched my protein shakes and that seemed to help a lot! I’m getting all my meds in and have been managing to get all my protein requirements and fluid intakes in as well. It’s quite a struggle and I’m not sure how I’ll be able to manage it going back to work next week!?? Any suggestions?

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@kmacintosh glad to hear you are doing better. As far as work and being able to get your protein in during work hours, could you pull your manager to the side and explain to them bc of a medical procedure you had, you need to be able to drink a diet supplement at your desk during the day.

@L. Knight I could do that, but I’m more worried about crushing all my pills throughout the day. How are you doing?

@kmacintosh I go to have mines done on 3/24. I will definitely keep this forum updated with my progress hopefully you will do thx same. As far as your pills can you pre-crush them up and put them in one of those pill cases.

@L. Knight You know what, I hadn’t thought of that, only because I’m afraid of losing more of the pill “dust” since some of it is already lost in the crusher. But you make a valid point! Today has been a better day- still going good on the fluid intake- had a protein soup (16g) was horrid tasting but manageable. Not much of a celebratory birthday dinner but you manage!? Lol

@kmacintosh I’m glad I could offer a possible solution. BTW happy birthday ?!!!

@kmacintoshhow did your first day go at work post your procedure and being to sip on your protein and take your meds at your desk

@L. Knight Things went ok, it's a full time job doing all this "sipping and crushing"! LOL How are you doing since your surgery!?

@kmacintoshglad to hear you day when great the first day. I just had my done yesterday and so far I’m doing great. No issues so far to report. I’m glad I had it done on a Friday so that i can recoup over the weekend. I work from home so I can sip all day in the comfort of my house.