healthyjen58

Funny how all the pre-op and post op diets differ. I can have 2 meals a day consisting of 3 oz protein, 2 cups greens with non fat dressing, and 1/2 c non starchy veggies. In addition I have 3 protein supplements a day ( soup, shake, pudding, etc). I can have SF jello, popsicles, etc. I can eeven have a Lean Cuisine as long as it is under 300 cals and at least 15 gms protein. I am never hungry and cannot get it all in. Lord all the vitamins are enough to fill you up! LOL!

You may also wish to post in Bariatric Eating. They have a facebook page you could post on.

I have BCBS NC, not AZ, but I was approved the same day my paperwork was submitted. Good Luck . Was another 4 weeks until surgery....having it Oct 3.

I just started my pre-op diet, and I purchased several Soups from Bariatric Pal online. They delivered in about two days., and you get a discount on your first purchase. The creamy veg is really good. I have chicken and tomato on the way. I honestly could not make it without this Soup option for my Protein. I am sick of chocolate and vanilla shakes. There is a new product I bought at Wal mart called LIFT protien drinks. It is more like a lemonade made by Atkins. My nutritionist said it was good pre and post op. It is clear liquid w/ 20 gms protein. I eat roasted chicken or turkey or lean ham on spinach leaves with tomato and vinegar, or stir fry or grill chicken with yellow squash and zucchini for my meals. I go to a Olive Oil/Vinegar specialty shop ( in our local upscale shopping center) and buy exotic vinegar ( strawberry, champagne pear, apricot walnut, etc....) They are super yummy, and I do not miss dressing at all this way. I hate the fake low cal/fat dressings in the market. It is pretty limited. You can get sugar free popsicles at Wal Mart really cheap. and SF Jello. I can honestly say by Blood Sugar is now normal. Good Luck. I really do not eat very much to begin with, so I have not had a hunger problem AT all...just an " I want" problem. LOL! I cannot say enough about the protein soup on this site's product line. It is saving me flavor wise! I will probably buy this for many years to come after surgery!

I am scheduled for Oct 3. Doing the pre op diet and having all kinds of trouble getting 2 meals and 3 Protein shakes, and all the Water in. Too much for me. It is 10:30 PM. and I am on my second protein supplement. It worries me that I will not be able to get enough in after surgery. Very nervous. Less than two weeks away now!