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Can i be added to Facebook group also. My name is Lorraine Yasinski McCabe. Email: Rainey516@aol.com. my surgery date is june 15th. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Hi, i had my gall bladder removed, laproscopicaly. But, i am still waiting for my sleeve date. I do want to say, the only pain i had was the gas pain in the shoulder and the laproscopic incisions. The actual internal gall bladder site, i didn't feel a thing. I would think doing them both at the same time would certainly be beneficial as opposed to 2 separate surgeries. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

1st post - Hi all. I am Lorraine, I should be having surgery in the next month. I was advised to find a tolerable Protein shake about now. I have thyroid cancer history and was looking for recommendations on a good tasting Protein Shake that is SOY-FREE that is between 150-170 calories, 3 grams or less of fat and 20-30 grams of protein per 8 oz. serving. Thanks for any suggestions. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I am trying to see what worms for me post surgery between premier and Was from Bjs. It seems cheaper to bet the preniert I get more for less 20160415_183359.jpg 20160415_183344.jpg 20160415_183339.jpg Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App I keep reading people saying don't buy too much, your taste and your needs will change after surgery. I understand the feeling of wanting to prep but i have to stop myself from going into panic mode and remind myself that i will be in stores again. I think we just need to prepare a few weeks work of shakes and puddings and yogurts etc. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I was advised that glucerna is good. I already bought mine ahead I dhouldt hopefully have my surgery in may Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App Thanks for your suggestion however it is not soy free and does not fall into the nutritional requirements i will need pre and post op. Maybe your nutritional requirements are different, for me there is not enough protein in the glucerna and too much fat grams. I do appreciate your consideration, thank you and good luck on your journey. I should be having surgery myself by the end of may. I am nervous and excited. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Funny, because my surgeon specifically recommended premier.My surgeon and nutritionist recommended EAS, but said to pick which ever one i can tolerate the taste of, so long as it was between 150-170 calories, less than 3g of fat and between 20-30g of protein for 8 oz. I purchased the EAS but because of thyroid cancer history and treatment, i am to have soy in moderation or not at all. It has been extremely difficult finding soy free that fits my nutritional requirements. The Premeir my best choice. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Depending on your Protein target you will need more than one Premier Protein a day immediately after surgery. My protein target is 100 grams so I needed at least 3 premier Proteins (for a total of 90 grams protein and 33 ounces of fluid) starting the day after surgery. My surgeon said that there is no physical reason anyone shouldn't be able to drink three premier proteins in a day.I was told with Water intake i am lucky if i get 2-3 oz in per meal; at least the first week after surgery. I guess, i will just wait and see what my body can handle. I am so glad i found this group. It's nice to have others going thru the same thing. Thanks for your response. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App The first few weeks after surgery I didn't really have "meals", I just sipped something all day until I met my targets (which early out meant taking a premier Protein shake to bed and not turning out the light to go to sleep until I finished it). It truly is a full time job for a few weeks to get in all the protein and fluids but I really believe that it was the most important reason I had such an easy recovery and successful weight loss.I don't even think i will be able to sleep in my bed for a few weeks. I think i will be bound the recliner. When i had my gall bladder taken out 10+ years ago it took weeks before i could sleep in bed. I will keep my shake on the table next to me and keep sipping. Thank you. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I love salted caramel. Where have you found quest the cheapest? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Depending on your Protein target you will need more than one Premier Protein a day immediately after surgery. My protein target is 100 grams so I needed at least 3 premier Proteins (for a total of 90 grams protein and 33 ounces of fluid) starting the day after surgery. My surgeon said that there is no physical reason anyone shouldn't be able to drink three premier proteins in a day.I was told with Water intake i am lucky if i get 2-3 oz in per meal; at least the first week after surgery. I guess, i will just wait and see what my body can handle. I am so glad i found this group. It's nice to have others going thru the same thing. Thanks for your response. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you both for the responses. I just ordered from amazon the premier only $7 and change for 4 - 11 oz. containers. After surgery , each one should last a full day. If i spend $ 14 a week on food, that's cheap compared to what i regularly spend. I have read many lime the taste of premeir before and after surgery. I purchased both the chocolate and vanilla and i have EAS powder here in the house. I think i am pretty well set up for my first two weeks. Any other suggestions of what i may need? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App