Jaime_Boston

Yes! March 18th for sleeve

I'm still pre op, 28 days to go! Would love to see everyone's progress. Post Before and after/current pics!

NewNeequa - where did you have your surgery done and what was the reason for readmission?

Niki - you look FANTASTIC! May I ask what your starting weight was?

I'm scheduled for 3/18. I'm 18 pounds down and have 12 to go. My surgeon was pretty adamant that I drop 30 before. We are only benefitting ourselves for time of surgery. I don't want to find out that I can't have it on 3/18 so I'm just continually working towards it. Good luck

I keep recommending my shake to everyone! Numedica Slim Fit 26g Protein Naturalhealinghouse.com I brought this to my dr and he gave me a thumbs up for usage. Love this stuff. The Dutch Choc doesn't taste terrible either!

Great job sticking to it! You look awesome!

Hi everyone - As I began all my pre op tasks I found this awesome book written by a patient who has documented her journey from before to after sleeve surgery. As many of you know - there isn't much literature about sleeve since it's still considered a newer procedure. I really recommend her book. It's a quick 7 chapter easy read and cheap on amazon kindle Book info: Losing It Anne Andrews

Norwood Hospital - Dr Glasgow Date is scheduled for 3/18!

Hi Debra, I love just south of Boston. I'm working with the Surgical Weight Loss Center of MA out of Norwood. Dr. Glasgow

All kinds of mixed emotions now that it's approaching in 30 days. I refused to be like many patients who eat whatever they want all the way up until liquid diet time. I've been eating healthy and smaller portions since December. I've managed to lose some pre op weight so that's good. liquid diet starts in 20 days. Good thing I love my shakes! Any suggestions, advice, feedback?

Awesome Protein shake right here. All natural too! Numedica Slim Fit It can be ordered from naturalhealinghouse.com

Attached again :-)

I drink 64 oz of Water most days. Water us weighing everything I eat. I use an awesome food journal app called "my net diary". Scan barcode a of the food you are eating and the app uploads all nutritional value. I allow myself 1200 calories right now - and I'm able to SEE the day progress. I know how to choose better since I can see where I'm at each day with cal/far/protein/sugar/carbs Etc. I'm insulin resistance - so losing weight has always been very minimal for me, but by eating 3 meals / meeting my nutritional goals everyday , combined with Aqua Zumba, taking my medicine when needed, and knowing if I don't lose this recommended amount of weight surgery will be postponed.... Everything combined has contributed to losing approx 18 pounds since January (earlier post said December). I also posted the shake I'm using. I use once in the AM And sometimes to minimize the stress of what to eat for lunch, I'll have another Protein shake. It's all natural and tastes good. I brought it with me to My nutritionist appointment and asked if it was " acceptable" - and it was actually better than what they were suggesting. I realize this has been a long reply! Would love to chat if you are looking for any ideas. It's def important to follow the pre op dietary plans - surgery complications are much lower from what I've read.

So I've been using a Protein shake for the last 6 months that I love. I actually brought it with me to my nutritionist appt and it was better than the bariatric shake suggestions!! Nutritional value and taste! 26g protein in 1 serving So I wanted to share since I've been reading about everyone's shake nightmares. Slim Fit by Numedica. Dutch chocolate www.naturalhealinghouse.com

Have you tried that one? Not sure if you have but this one is enjoyable. I've only ever used the Dutch chocolate, so that's what I can speak for. :-) definitely glad you'll share this with others! That was definitely what I wanted from this thread. Front label below for anyone else looking.

Naturalhealinghouse.com $45 for a large container, lasts me about two weeks Promo code HEALTH for free shipping Bummer you can't use it. I don't know WHAT I'll do if they change their mind but this is an all natural shake, my preference and they gave me the green light. I know that after surgery I won't be drinking a 12oz shake so I'll only be getting a third of what the nutrition is.

Naturalhealinghouse.com $45 for a large container, lasts me about two weeks Promo code HEALTH for free shipping Bummer you can't use it. I don't know WHAT I'll do if they change their mind but this is an all natural shake, my preference and they gave me the green light. I know that after surgery I won't be drinking a 12oz shake so I'll only be getting a third of what the nutrition is.

See photo!

I didn't read through all responses but I started out by telling family and slowly began telling my closest friends. It's a form if support that I believe you need in order to go through this! Good luck!