jillian109

I am scheduled for the 20th in MA. I dont have a pre op diet but was doing 2 protein drinks a day and 1 meal since being approved the end of August. Then we went out for dinner on my bday.......then we went away for the night last night - yuck!! I feel like crap from eating like crap! Tomorrow I back on the wagon!!! That gives me 9 days.........I am so ready! Can't wait! Loved the way I was feeling off the junk! Good luck to everyone! Keep posting!!!

Great! Keep up the good work! I was at the office today too! Funny huh? Small world. Are you taking Prilosec or pepcid? Ask them to call you in a rx for the liquid Prilosec. I'm not convinced crushing the tabs is acceptable. Called the company and they said no crushing, chewing or cutting. Ever. Will bring up at hospital. Because the release of the tab is compromised you may not be getting enough coverage later in the day. Good luck!

Soooo teeny? How goes the battle?

Sept. 18th here in MA!

Counting down now that we are in September! Anyone else? I'm also interested in what weight everyone is starting at....I'm at about 220 now - hope to be at LEAST 215 by then. I'm afraid I'm Going to be a slow loser......fingers crossed!

And great job on your loss so far!!

Does anyone make their shakes the night before? I was thinking this would be easier for work but didn't know if they would stay good?

Oh good! I will keep you updated on my journey and you may have something to go by for yourself!

I went on a whale watch today with my family. While we were sitting in the section where food is served I found myself watching people stuffing popcorn and pretzels and pizza and hot dogs in their mouths. I was disgusted! Maybe it's just a weird day for me but I can remember when my mom quit smoking - she couldn't STAND smokers. I hope my view continues to be this way so I won't be tempted!! 16 days til surgery - I sat sipping my protein water and thought about that! :0)

Ok. What's a slider? Lol. Also with PB 2. Can u just shake it into your shakes or do you use a blender or bullet! I had read blending wasn't good in the beginning either due to bubbles?

I never remember reading anything about a drain? Catheter doesn't bother me. I had them For both c sections but why drain some and not others? I guess I should ask on Tuesday....,anything else I should ask?

Wondering how everyone's making out? I am seeing streeter Tuesday for my LAST appt! Scheduled for 18th of sept. can't wait. Want to hear everyone's experience. Here's a petty question -- are the rooms at Tobey private? :0)

I am being sleeved by Dr. Streeter also. sept. 18th! Eeeeek! Good luck ladies!

Hi! I am being sleeved on sept. 18th! Wondering how long it takes you to drink after surgery? Like an 8 ounce protein shake will take me how long to finish. I've been making them with 12 ounces of skim milk or 16oz. water. I'm thinking I should cut down the fluid amount to get used to the taste difference? Thanks !

I don't have to do a pre-op diet, but I have been having 1 or 2 protein shakes per day to prep on my own. I really like the syntrax nectar flavors. They have sample packs which is awesome. I do all the fruity ones with water or crystal light and the "sweets" with skim milk. Protizyme also has a chocolate cake one that is to die for! I would try mixing with different things - water, milk, crystal light, vitamin water. Something will click! Good luck!

I guess Im just nervous about getting enough protein in. Can't someone make a proteinsicle???!! Lol.