Lilcobby

I took 2 weeks. I think it was perfect. I have an office job so minimal movement but no pain really anymore, just a little tender. Energy is low but that will get better with more calories. Just don't get into the habit of sleeping a lot affer surgery and u should be fine

I tried the fruit punch one and it is absolutely disgusting. I only got one ounce down and the rest is still sitting in the fridge....lurking.

doin ok. sleeved on 1/16, I think i've lost 13-15 lbs since the 1/14. I'm still on full liquid for another 5 days, then pureed for 2 weeks. I'm having some difficulty getting in enough fluids and definately don't get in enough protein. I can't stand the unflavored protein powder and can't have my preop protein shakes that were really high in protein until pureed stage. I have been drinking boost and ensure high protein since that's what I'm allowed. Hoping i won't do too much damage to my system over these past 2 weeks with only 35 grams of protein a day. I've even thought about replacing some water with just drinking milk to get in some more protein. Other than that, things are looking decent.

Anyone try these? What are good flavors?

The nurse at my doc's office asked if i'm a liquid diet for my preop...so i say yes, and give her details since she asked. She's a skinny little thing. She then proceeded to tell me that I should be so full with all the protein in the protein shakes. I didn't want to laugh in her face, so I held it in, but my god, you couldn't be further from the truth. Full?? um...no. you couldn't be further from the truth. please tell me i'm not the only one that's hungry on the preop liquid only diet...

salt intake is probably a little high since i'm making my own stocks to drink rather than the canned stuff. but I'm drinking a ton of liquids to counteract the salt. Who knows. Maybe just not enough. thinking about cutting down to 2 protein shakes instead of 3. Still less than the 5 they want me to drink

Just had a visit with my primary. gained 6 lbs???? I'm on a liquid diet, how is that even possible? Hope it goes down before my final meeting with the surgeon on Monday. Surgery Wednesday!

I've had a rough time so far. Had a few bites of cheese and pepperoni. I figured it's at least low carb. I am trying like hell to not cave again. Our stomachs are still normal size with normal hormones...definitely not easy. So proud of all you that can do the 2 week liquid diet without faltering.

I'm on the 16th of January. My first day on liquid today and it's kicking my butt.

Same here...my initial appt was beginning of november. Although i did have to see a nutritionist for a year. Scared still but hoping everything goes well for all of us.

I feel like I've been going to doctor after doctor and dealing with insurance and everything forever! At least I finally have a surgery date, but now I'm scared as hell! And i'm supposed to be on a two week liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery, this'll be hard, but can't wait to see the rewards. Anyone else having surgery around that day? I'd love to keep tabs with people, every little bit of inspiration and motivation helps!

Well, my date is now the 16th, but i'll take it!!

Yay! Approvals all around today.

Thank you!

Is that more protein than normal? My NUT said 60-70 grams a day, so just curious

Did they tell you why you got denied? i'm so scared of getting denied, although I've done everything I've been asked. My paperwork was only submitted on the 18th I believe, so I've got to wait, I'm sure, especially since the holiday is coming up.

Anyone using the kane group that can tell me what kind of paperwork is included when u buy the bariatric protein package from them? I'd prefer to buy elsewhere but was told there is paperwork i will be missing

Kane group doing yours?

Whenever i get approved, it'll be by Dr Guske at Alexian. Great surgeon, awesome bedside manner. Anyone have Northwest Suburban IPA? Any issues with them? The requirements for them are so lengthy, especially when my *** doesn't even ask for them, just the IPA.

This initial journey seems to be so difficult. I was really hoping to get the surgery done prior to Christmas or New Years, but I don’t think it’s going to work out that way. It seems that for the past month, I’ve done nothing but go to various appointments with various doctors and get one referral after another (if they will even give me one without kicking me off the phone). I know all of you have gone through this or are going through this and I just need to say that it is not easy. Anyone that thinks this is easy is nuts! Unfortunately had an abnormal EKG so I had my stress test yesterday and have to wait a week. I found out I have mild sleep apnea in my REM stage and they still want me to use a CPAP…I have to use it for a week and then they check the results and will send clearance after that. You would figure that these doctors and offices would make their hours a little easier for people to get to, rather than 8-4 every day. Having to take off of work for all these appointments makes me feel like i’m ditching my job. I’ve told a few people at work why I’m never here and they didn’t say much, which is fine. However….the lady doing my Stress Test yesterday kept saying how “you’re fine, see? You can exercise”…”Just come in here every day and I’ll whip your butt into exercising, you don’t need surgery”….and as much as I’m trying to ignore these kinds of things, there’s always that voice in the back of my head that makes me wonder….is she right? There’s tons of people that are able to lose weight drastically with diet and exercise….can I do it if I just try again? I just figure that I’ve done that too many times and each time have gained back anything lost plus some. It’s so hard sometimes to handle people’s negative views towards weight loss. I just can’t wait until I get some positive news hopefully.