Truckerchic

Ive tried a couple pre op not to bad tasting...we have a health food/natural place they had a selection of single servings...I tried an egg based one and thought is was horrible...I know vitamin shoppe has some single serving packs of things other than whey protein... I didnt try to many only because the amount of protein was low compared whey

Sorry you got a NUT with attitude a couple good websites to check out are Bariatric Foodie and World According to Egg Face both these women are years post op and have wonderful recipes and ideas for every stage.

Nice, hope you have an easy recovery!

Congrats! Glad you are doing well, I totally understand the not being hungry but you know you gotta sip sip sip lol but your pretty much past the worst days at least for me anyways....good luck on your future journey

Aw sorry to hear your throwing up but happy to hear everything is good besides that! They got you up and walking?

I started mine the night before, in pre op room they just put a couple blue mats under me and when I woke in my room I was all cleaned up wearing panties and big ol pad ..no worries they take care of you! But not sure if it was from all the fluids, meds or what but I bleed really heavy for most of that day I mean really lol

Thats awesome and great job on quitting....best wishes to you!

Doesn't you NUT have a plan for you or have you not got that far? You will find everyone on here has a different eatingI plan and time frame. First 2 weeks post I could only have protein shakes, yogurt and cream of chicken soup, along with clear liquids...sf swiss miss with a scoop of unflavored protein was my daily go to drink After 2 weeks I could only add egg, cottage cheese and ricotta....I made a baked ricotta every day..yum! At week 4 I could have moist meats, I dont have to puree any of my food just has to be really moist...I use my crock pot for chicken and turkey, can have any flaky fish and soy products, no beef I stay on this stage for 4 weeks Because I eat so little I make one thing and eat it for couple days

This is very common I think most of us went thru this...the last couple weeks before my pre op I ate hat I wanted but still tried to keep it in check..I gained 4 lbs lol but lost 12 on pre op So treat yourself in moderation and enjoy your holiday!

So sorry to hear about your paperwork mess and that you have to do the 6 months but that gives you time to practice and make the changes, but the good news....you have all of us to help you thru!

Woohoo! Good luck..keep us posted when you feel up to it

I use the android app and I cant find where to see my subscribed threads, I thought maybe under participated tab but nothing shows up there. I have uninstalled/reinstall. Thank you for the current fixes though now if I could just find subscribed I will be happy lol

Ok thats where I thought it should be lol thank you so much, ill keep an eye out!

Thanks again DL. I just might have to do that have a great day!

I was told 50 to 80 complex (good) carbs a day and gradually increase after your first year to max of 130 depending your body's sweet spot, activity etc..

GNC total leans are good shakes and yummy I did 2 cases of the pumpkin on my pre op...they will let you sample some in store or if you buy it and dont like it they will take it back. I also like the strawberries and cream not real sweet like some strawberries tend to be.

Thank you for answering but the only place I can find my profile name is under the "My Surgery" tab which takes me to the online site...I click on content I follow and it does take me to the online version of threads I subscribe to but I was looking for or wondering if there was a way to view in the app like before.

Remember if something doesn't sit well try it again in a week or 2....I dont advance again until Dec 23 but at that time I should have no restrictions...woohoo cant wait! O egg salad maybe I will make some of that haven't had it in years!

A couple websites that have a lot of info and great recipe ideas for every stage is Bariatric Foodie and World According to Egg Face...these are great sites by bypass patients. Can you have eggs? My first egg was like tasting heaven lol I also made a Ricotta Bake. I didnt have to pureed foods, I was given a list of foods and if not on that list I could not eat it...im 5 weeks out now and on what they call moist meat stage...I have chicken salad, crock pot chicken, veggie sausage with my egg, turkey thats all I have tried so far. I dont do soups much unless I add protein powder or chicken, I try to get as much protein in as possible. Good luck to you, it gets better soon you will be passed all these phases!

First off CONGRATS to you! You will notice if you read thru the boards everyone has different programs and schedules, timelines....I had to do a 6 months program, did all my testing and had surgery date before they would even submit my insurance. So hard to say, all those things can be done in a day but getting appts could be a different story. However most approval letters have a deadline so they try to get things moving.....your on your way, Good luck!

Congrats and I hope everything went smooth for you!

I use a variety of low sugar/carb Premier Protein being mine and most go to shake, has 30 gram of protein and taste pretty good. I never had a problem getting shakes down and Im 5 weeks out I still dont, I do 2 or 3 a day now. However some days ya just get tired of them considering I have been on liquids for 7 weeks now but I know I need the protein! Good luck to you on your journey

I was told no gummie also but hate the chewables, my doctor and NUT turned me on to Celebrate Vitamins...they have a multi soft chew comes in berry and orange taste yummy and they also have a calcium citrate chew in 3 flavors. I love their products!

I do good at my protein goals I average 88 grams a day but water ugh until a couple days ago water crystal light etc hurt but I am able now to get in about 32 to 48 oz, I just keep working at it lol

What are you using for protein? At 5 days out my day was sip Water and sip protein even though I didnt want it lol I found sugar free swiss miss with unflavored protein got me thru most days...it gets better Im 5 weeks out and still have trouble with water