Hello all,

I was posting on the "September surgery buddies" topic and somehow it seemed to get blended with the September topic from past years and so I figured why not just start a new one for us. I'm scheduled for what my surgeon calls a Duodenal Switch Loop September 19, 2023.

24 minutes ago, ZeeGee said:

I definitely have and found that vanilla is my go to because I can mix it with many different skinny syrups to change the flavor or what I’m in the mood for and if I want Proffee it’s best to stick with.

That's a great idea! I just realized today that I am not prepared yet and that I have to get to the store. Its coming up quick!

46 minutes ago, Okinbit said:

That's a great idea! I just realized today that I am not prepared yet and that I have to get to the store. Its coming up quick!

With all the nervousness I’m sure time is flying faster than lightning. I looked up premier protein shake ideas on Pinterest and got a bunch of great ideas.

good luck ?

12 minutes ago, ZeeGee said:

With all the nervousness I’m sure time is flying faster than lightning. I looked up Premier Protein shake ideas on Pinterest and got a bunch of great ideas.

good luck ?

Thank you! You as well!

Just got my surgery date! RNY w/ hiatal hernia repair on 9/25. Anyone else with this date? This is the first time I will be having surgery since my wisdom teeth were removed in high school (I’m 44 now)

Just got my surgery date! RNY w/ hiatal hernia repair on 9/25. Anyone else with this date? This is the first time I will be having surgery since my wisdom teeth were removed in high school (I’m 44 now)

Set for lapband to bypass on 16th Sept I’m in the UK ??

29 minutes ago, byeByOldme said:

Set for lapband to bypass on 16th Sept I’m in the UK ??

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19 hours ago, Okinbit said:

Has anyone bought the Premier Protein shakes variety packs on Amazon? If so is it worth it to try the flavors?

I haven't bought the variety pack but I buy smaller packs of 4 at Walmart of a ton of different flavors when they're in stock. If I want chocolate, vanilla, or caramel I can buy the big pack at Sam's. My Sam's Club also just started carrying the Fairlife chocolate ones so I may get those next week when I start my liquid phase.

I can't believe how quickly time is passing by. It's just around the corner.

I lucked out because I bought BioTrust protein powder and didn't like it (plant protein has higher carbs than I'd like and I think it was kinda blah) but my co-worker just offered to buy it off of me for what I paid for it which is a huge blessing. It seems like everytime I think I have a hiccup in my plan it smooths itself out. So I'm starting to stress less.

Still stressing and having some sleep issues because of it. And I keep losing my retainers and waking up grinding my teeth which is making me stress about cracking a tooth before surgery. I'm a mess. I'm an overthinking, overstressing, overexpecting mess.

Getting Gastric Bypass 9/15!!!

Pre op diet started today and it hasn’t been too bad. I just make sure I keep drinking or grab some jello or a sugar free popsicle when I feel thoughts of food creeping in. My dinner consisted of 1 cup of green beans and 2 oz of chicken breast and it was actually pretty filling. 13 more days to go ?

On 8/20/2023 at 10:14 PM, MelBelleB said:

I'm scheduled for a sleeve on September 7th!

I'm at the point where I have tubs on my dining room table collecting supplies...eek!

I'm scheduled same day for the bypass!

Hello fellow September Surgery Buddies!

I'm scheduled September 7th for Bypass. I'm excited to start my new journey....in 2 weeks!!!!

I’m getting the sleeve Sept 1! Been on liquid diet a week tomorrow. Who wants to be weight loss buddies?? Anyone want to email - mine is tammydalcourt@msn.com

13 hours ago, Tdalcourt said:

I’m getting the sleeve Sept 1! Been on liquid diet a week tomorrow. Who wants to be weight loss buddies?? Anyone want to email - mine is tammydalcourt@msn.com

Oh I'm sure you're getting really excited. How bad has the liquid diet been for you so far? I'm nervous about that part. I know how I can be so it's going to take a herculean effort not to cheat while I'm doing it.

I have a pre-op appointment today to go over everything and she'll tell me to start the liquid diet I'm sure. I was planning on starting it on Monday. I even went and got 8 oz. juice bottles from Amazon so I can divvy out what I'm allowed to have. I'm supposed to drink 4 protein shakes, 2 bottles of liquid IV and 16 ounces of OJ, and then whatever assorted non-caloric beverages I want over the course of a day. Looking at it spread out in a schedule like it is in my binder makes it look like a whole lot of drinking but looking at it in a small list makes me anxious because I'm afraid I'm going to starve. It's really cutting down on my sugars that is gonna be hard, I know I'm a sugar addict.

Getting nervous and excited.

2 minutes ago, ElleRodri said:

Oh I'm sure you're getting really excited. How bad has the liquid diet been for you so far? I'm nervous about that part. I know how I can be so it's going to take a herculean effort not to cheat while I'm doing it.

I have a pre-op appointment today to go over everything and she'll tell me to start the liquid diet I'm sure. I was planning on starting it on Monday. I even went and got 8 oz. juice bottles from Amazon so I can divvy out what I'm allowed to have. I'm supposed to drink 4 Protein Shakes, 2 bottles of liquid IV and 16 ounces of OJ, and then whatever assorted non-caloric beverages I want over the course of a day. Looking at it spread out in a schedule like it is in my binder makes it look like a whole lot of drinking but looking at it in a small list makes me anxious because I'm afraid I'm going to starve. It's really cutting down on my sugars that is gonna be hard, I know I'm a sugar addict.

Getting nervous and excited.

Oh wow you have to be on pure liquid for the 2 weeks leading to surgery? I thought my diet was bad but I guess it isn’t too bad. My surgeon allows 2 oz of lean meat and 1 cup of green veggies for dinner and I can also have a food item of unsweetened applesauce, sugar free pudding, lite yogurt, non fat cottage cheese, or plain oatmeal for lunch and an afternoon snack. I’m on day 4 and it’s been tough