szingaro222

I wonder if this is the same thing the Planet Fitness I joined has. I forget what it's called but it's like a booth you stand inside of. They told me about it when I joined. I'm going to check it out.

Also if you order 3 boxes shipping is free. That's what I did. They taste good. Like a little treat.

My nutritionist wants us to get 2 oz of protein, 1/4 cup of a veggie and a 1/4 cup of a starch. We are supposed to eat protein first then veg then if we are still Hungary have the starch or some of it. I never can finish all of it. Always full before hand. She says the important part is getting the protein in first. Hope this helps.

My Drs office says they want us to lose 10 to 20 lbs a month. I lost 20 my 1st month and they were thrilled! Congratulations on your loss. Be thankful its loss and not gain. You are doing great!

My mouth was so dry on the first day when I was not able to drink yet. It made this nasty funky film in my mouth and the CPAP machine just made it worse. I got my husband to get me a clean washcloth and put very warm water on it and squeeze it out and cleaned my mouth, tongue and lips. At least that does not last too long. Those few things people are mentioning on here are so worth the 55 lbs I've lost in 9 weeks though

I had a lot of back pain my first 3 to 6 weeks. My Drs office said it is my body carrying everything differently as the weight goes away. I am allmost 9 weeks out and 55 lbs down and it has gotten better thank goodness.

I had a lot of back pain my first 3 to 6 weeks. My Drs office said it is my body carrying everything differently as the weight goes away. I am allmost 9 weeks out and 55 lbs down and it has gotten better thank goodness.

When I did my pre-op diet I found chicken broth helped me fill up and add to my liquid intake as well. Hang in there. If you can get through this part you can do anything!!! Good luck.

Looking for shake recipes using vanilla protein powder. Any recipes would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

If your appointments are done end of March you will more than likely be sleeved in April!!!!

Yes I had to do all the appointments as well. I'll have to look my dates up. I know my last appointment was like mid Dec but I had my gyn appt and mammogram scheduled for the beginning of Jan so then they gave me surgery date of Jan 23rd. It goes by faster than you think. I saw you added me on FB. That will be a great way to keep in touch. I actually got cleared to move to pureed/soft foods tomorrow. I am so excited!! I have been wanting some chicken and fish so bad.....lol talk to you soon.

Oh good...I was hoping to find someone local on here. I totally LOVE the whole staff at his office. I actually got a head start on things earlier than I needed to by watching carbs and doing smaller portions a couple months before my surgery. It was good because I lost like 10lbs before I started my 2 week pre op diet. The 2 week liquid pre op diet was not as bad as I thought. I used slimfast pre made shakes and drank my Crystal light (Wal-Mart brand flavors) in between and chicken broth is really what helped the most. I would just go to any of my favorite Chinese places and grab a quart which they would usually discount since it was broth only. I lost about 12 lbs during those 2 weeks. I weighed myself the morning of surgery (wed) and also the day I came home (Sat) and lost 6 more. Surgery went great but I had side effects from the anesthesia and also from the morphine. They switched me to the Dilauded and I felt drunk as soon as they injected it into my IV so they knocked it down . To a lower dose. I had about 2 days where I would wake up early and be fine until about 1pm then I'd be so tired. After that I've been better and better each day. Went back to church today. I am following everything they tell me and the book says that they give you a week or so before surgery. I will not sabotage this . Because I went through so much time and commitment and I want to be a success story so bad. They have support group meet ok meetings once a month at the Mansion in Voorhees. I love them!!! I went to two of them before my surgery and met other patients who go to our office. Love hearing their tips and stories. They . Have samples of some of the protein drinks and stuff and they even have door prizes. It's great. You should try the one this month. It will be on the 3rd Wednesday.

Today is the day! Got my IV in, waiting for anesthesiologist. Wish me luck.

My surgeon gives us a list and Slimfast was on there. We needed 5 shakes a day and I have lost a lb a day so I am happy! I am clear liquids today preparing for tomorrows surgery! can't believe I am finally here!

If you need a higher protein they have a high protein version of Slimfast at Wal-Mart as well. I'm going to use them post op.