beckyloo4

Ugh. I hate it. I went out and got some mints and gum. It sucks :/

Some insurances do cover it with documentation saying it's medically necessary from your doctor. Mine covers it and I know a year from now, I'll be doing it too!

I had surgery 12 days ago. I'm at my follow-up appointment and I've lost 22lbs since surgery! Woohoo!!!

I have always been a big coffee fanatic. Since surgery I only drink a cup or two a day of decaf with creamer, no sweetener. Every once and a while I used to go to Starbucks for a caramel macchiatto. I have no clue how to order sugar free, low fat drinks lol. Can anyone recommend something?

Congrats! You look amazing!

Congrats! Everything will go fine. See you on the losers bench!

I didn't realize they sold individual packets. I'm going to order some so I can try it before buying the big tub. I did manage to make it to GNC today for unflavored protein. I mixed a little in with my yogurt and scoop in my bottle of water with Crystal light. It was nice to know I'm getting my protein without the shake lol.

I plan on it. I have my two week post op appointment on Tuesday.

I have been looking at getting some of that. Just haven't decided if I want to spend that much because I know I'll drink it just about everyday. I'm actually headed out to pick up some unflavored protein so I can make all different kinds of shakes. Sick of the same ol, same ol.

Ok, glad to know I'm not the only one lol

Wow, Pop-Rocks and soda, what a throw back!! I remember eating those together as a kid hahaha. You won't combust, I promise

I have the samoa girl scout cookie creamer that I use at home. I haven't had anything artificially sweetened yet. My creamer makes the coffee sweet enough that I don't need to use splenda. I've tried the sugar free syrups before surgery and I hated them. I'm hoping my tastes have changed lol

Ahhh, ok. Thank you so much!

I'm headed to GNC at some point tomorrow for unflavored protein powder. I'm a little over a week post op but I can't stomach another damn shake lol. I have Premiere Protein from Sams Club and Body Fortress from Wal-Mart. The taste of them isn't bad, I'm just sick of drinking them 3 times a day for the past 3 weeks with another week to go until pureed. What are you putting the powder in? I've heard people put it in their Water with Crystal light, in broth, or even mixed with yogurt. Does it alter the taste of anything?

Excellent advice! I'm only a week out but I have those EXACT 3 rules hanging on my fridge and as the wallpaper on my cell phone lol. MyFitnessPal is a wonderful tool and I've been using it since before surgery. It's a great way to track EVERYTHING! I also think we all fear we will end up down this road at some point. My mom is 12 years out from RNY. The most she has gained at any time is 20lbs. She always goes back to basics though to get motivated again. Protein, water and exercise! She's kept 150lbs + off for so long! We are all here for each other! You can do it!

Hopefully that's all it is. Fingers crossed for you!

I'll be one week post op tomorrow. I still have pain here and there if I try to do too much. I would take it easy and if it's bothering you, I'd call your call doctor just to be on the safe side. Hope you feel better soon

Hi everyone! My name is Becky, I'm 33, from PA and had RNY surgery on the 13th. I'm doing pretty good with everything except the liquid diet. I've been on it for 3 weeks and the protein shakes and broth make me want to vomit. I can't take it anymore. I've tried a million different combinations of flavors and freezing them as popsicles, no luck. I just want to taste food. I'm allowed to eat yogurt and pudding but even those are starting to get to me. I'm hoping next Tuesday at my post-op appointment that I'm allowed to switch to the pureed stage. On the plus side, I'm down 14lbs since surgery! Woo hoo!! Glad you all are doing well and I'm excited for this journey and being able to connect with others going through the same thing

I have finished all the prerequisites for the bariatric program and I have my date of March 13th for surgery. My last appointment was this past Friday where they wrote me out scripts for pain meds and a couple other meds to have filled before the surgery. My question is, my surgery is 2 weeks away, I start my preop liquid diet the 28th and my surgeon hasn't submitted to bcbsil for final approval yet! Does anyone out there have bcbsil that was approved so close to surgery? I called the office today and they told me it would be submitted this week. Im just so nervous with my luck that something will happen and Ill get denied or my surgery will get pushed back because the approval is taking too long. This waiting sucks! I already submitted to my work for medical leave/short term disability. Anybody have any input?

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I only stayed one night. If I wasn't able to keep down the protein shakes I would've had to stay a second night.