dolphin_girl

Hi Jenn, my bypass is May 26th. I think we all have jitters, but I've found this forum so helpful, I can't stop reading. We have a May group started if you like to join us. Good luck.

Preparing for pre op starting tomorrow. (21 days to surgery) I know everyone does Protein powder/shakes. So when purchasing your protein shake/powder do you check the ingredients? I spent a couple hours shopping around. I'm not in the USA or Canada. We do have many GNC products but the ingredients scare me. Even for the chewable vitamins: I've noticed corn syrup, sugar, words I can't pronounce. So I went to a health store. I purchased one Protein shake that was highly recommended: Ingredients: skimmed milk, Water, micellar casein, flavouring, stabilizers(E471, E407, E412), acidity regulator E500, sucralose and coulor (carmosine). Protein: 21.6 g Fat: 0.9g Sugar: 10g (bad!) And The powder I chose: Pure whey Protein vanilla Ingredients: whey protein concentrate, lecithin, flavourants and sucralose. Per 2 scoops powder with water: Protein: 30.6g Fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 2g 155 Calories My question is what ingredients do I avoid. How many is too many carbs or fat per drink. Can you please look at your ingredients on your Vitamins and shakes, it's very difficult to find the right options and I'd love any feedback.

Thank you James, I'm really trying to find good choices but it's so limited here. I hope I like the taste after surgery.

You look really great, I can't wait to buy a similar bathing suit. Keep up the amazing work!????

Wow, Congrats Peggie. You look amazing and happy. As I begin my journey, stories like this truly inspire me. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey.????????????

Hi Ellieschad... Added you to whatsapp, there is 4 of us now, anyone is welcome. We can do this!????????

Thank you dhrguru... That's a good idea. Im experimenting with protein shakes this week. Crossing fingers I find one I like.

Thank you for the question ... I wondered the same. And super thanks for the informative answers. My op is May 26th. Does anyone have soy milk instead?

Hi Cindy ... I downloaded hangouts lol. Ok have 2 peeps now on whatsapp. Anyone else want to join, just pm me. Happy pre op days girls!

Hi Ellie, I just downloaded myfitnesspal, have not used it yet but looking around. I downloaded the app you were talking about now, will check it out. May 26 is only 25 days away now.

Hi there, I'm sorry you had to go through that pain. You are home now, get plenty of rest and walk whenever you can. I'm praying for a speedy recovery and for you to be free of pain. Good luck.

Hi Everyone May is upon us. My surgery is May 26th. I am creating a group chat on WHATSAPP for those with similar dates. Whatsapp is free for the first year, so no worries and then 99 cents on year 2 if you choose to keep it. If you need a supportive buddy, send me a pm and we will go from there. My mantra is We need SUPPORT. We need MOTIVATION. We need ACCOUNTABILITY. Let's help each other through all the ups and downs. Send me a message and we will go from there. ????????

Hi everyone, I use whatsapp for years. I've never paid but others now tell me that the first year is free and the next year is 99 cents. It is a great app, for group chats, sending pics, video, audio and I think for our first year will be of tremendous help to all of us. Anyone who would like to join us please download whatsapp. I will send a private message and you can send me your phone number and I will send you mine or just pm me if you like to join. We need SUPPORT. We need ACCOUNTABILITY. We need MOTIVATION. Let's begin this journey together.

Hi everyone, I'd like to start a group chat for us starting around the same time on this journey. Let's use a convenient free app to chat. Whatsapp, kik, icq, Google? Also I've just started myfitnesspal- will log food and exercise on there. Add me dolphin_flygirl Thank you.

Wow how amazing do you look. Congrats on the hard work. So inspiring.????????????

Wow, what an awesome change. You look amazing. Thank you, it's so inspiring.????????????

Hi My surgery date is May 26th too. My 2 week liquid diet is Protein shakes and clear broth/liquids. Kinda nervous but also excited. Good luck, message me if you like.

Good luck, you guys are doing great. I'm starting my pre-op diet tomorrow. liquids only from May 11. Surgery May 26th. Wish you all the best.

Good luck and pray you have a quick recovery. ????????

Best of luck for today, praying for a speedy recovery and for the pounds to melt off.

Thank you for the recipe. I'm going to try it next week. ????????

Hi there, my surgery is May 26th. Starting my pre op diet officially on Monday but am eating low carb high Protein at the moment. Congrats on getting approved.

Excellent work, you look amazing.

Hi everyone, starting my pre op diet in a few days and I'm a tad nervous but excited at the same time. I've already started eliminating most foods but Thursday is my last day for caffeine... Oh my... That's going to be hard. I've also started to journal and want it to be a daily & continuous method to track my food, supplements and exercise. I joined myfitnesspal today, haven't done anything on there but would like to. If you want to add me, please do... It's dolphin_flygirl Ideas for an app to chat: whatsapp, Skype, Kik, Anyone else have ideas? I am at a very uncomfortable weight and find it difficult to do so many normal activities and honestly I just would like to walk without being out of breath. Think I've written too much. Anyone who wants to join me on this journey, please message me.

Thank you for sharing everyone. It inspires and motivates me as I begin my journey. Absolutely beautiful.