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@@OhHeyMarina I was only told to make sure I am getting 70-90 grams of Protein. The way I have been doing it is I just have 3 shakes a day (1 for each of my main meals) and then 1 AM snack and 1 PM snack in between each of those meals of either yogurt or SF pudding. Of course I am drinking LOTS of Water all day as well! I have been using the Syntrax nectar protein line, and my favorite is the chocolate Truffle Protein powder flavor. I LOVE it. I have tried many different brands before, and this is the one my sister found and stuck with after her surgery over a year ago and is also my favorite. I didn't care for the Premier Protein Shakes honestly, at least not for me. I tried the broth but the kinds I found at my local grocery stores were NOT good on their own... can't do the broth thing. So I am pretty limited on the variety of things I have in my day but overall I don't feel hungry and I am hitting my protein requirements everyday doing that I keep track of it on my fitbit account.

@@OhHeyMarina Hey girl, I too have noticed that going through this full liquid diet phase pre-op it is really almost all mental and emotional hunger rather than physical! After about day 4 I found I rarely feel "hungry" and I am much more satisfied with my protein shakes, yogurt, and SF pudding. This phase has caused me a lot more emotional ups and downs than anything, but I am really appreciating the process and it helps me better understand my dependence on food in my life for things outside of hunger and nutrition. You are doing amazing! Keep it up! I am now on day 9 out of 14, it does get better! Just hang in there girl <3

I'm the 12th as well! I have a 2 week liquid diet and I'm struggling more with my emotions than not eating. This journey is life changing in so many ways than just physical, but I am already so happy I'm able to do it! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@Teeman15 Awesome! I am up in the panhandle in Lubbock! Well good luck and let us know how it all goes!!

Mine is Monday after next! (12th) I am on day 5 of my diet now and its hard but so worth it! What part of TX are you in?

Yes my doctor requires a nicotine test but he told me up front at my initial appt so I had to quit. It is worth it though to regain our health and there are so many complications that can occur if you smoke before and after surgery since it affects your bodies ability to heal.

I am on day 4 of my liquid diet and its pretty hardcore as well, no solid foods. I have been so exhausted and today I was super nauseous. I guess it most likely is just the drastic change in diet and calorie intake, so our bodies are just a little shocked by it all. Thank goodness this is all temporary! Good luck on your surgery that is around the corner!

I hope everything went well! Can't wait to hear how it is going!

I am Dec. 12th and getting mine done here in Lubbock, TX with Dr. Eggl. I am excited!

Thank you so much! I just ordered this one in my size Thankfully I had so many rewards points built up on my Amazon card that it didn't cost me anything! Can't beat that!

Hey everyone! My VSG surgery date is Dec. 12th and I am currently finishing day 3 of my liquid diet. My surgeon never mentioned binders to me and whether or not they can be used after surgery. Did any of yall choose to use a binder afterwards to help with the pain and get around easier in the beginning? Is it safe to use in general? What kinds are there and where can you buy them? Any help is greatly appreciated ???? Sent from my LG-K371 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all so much! I will definitely be looking into one now

Just letting you know I have tried different protein powders and things as well and I REALLY like the Syntrax nectar chocolate Truffle powder. It is so good I ordered it with 2 other Nectar flavors to try! My sister uses this one and had her surgery over a year ago, so I tried it and love it. We buy it on Ebay but you can buy it directly on their website as well and they always have a 20% off code Just in case you want to try something yummy with little to no protein-y taste!

I am going as a self pay patient, and from first apt with the surgeon to my scheduled surgery date of 12-12-16, it will be almost 3 months. Took a bit for me to get all the pre-op appointments in required by my surgeon but I feel blessed it has gone this fast! I'm currently on day 3 of my liquid diet and going strong!

You got this! We both have surgery the same day!

kayk0927@hotmail.com anyone is welcome to add me! This will be a fun and motivating way to keep pushing through the difficulties of exercise

I am completely with you on these feelings! I would think that is very normal to feel. I too started my liquid diet on Monday, so I am experiencing all kinds of emotions and thoughts as well. Either way, just know that you wanting to better your health and take control of your body and mind again is nothing short of amazing! Most of us are going through this to help us get back on track and to take our eating back into control after years of allowing ourselves to be controlled by food, so we should consider ourselves brave and amazing for taking this step to be the best versions of ourselves we can be from here on out! We can't change yesterday, but we can sure as heck change our tomorrow Good luck on everything and let us know when you get your date! Mine is Dec. 12th, so I would think yours should be somewhere around there too Keep in touch!

Yes I have!

December 12th here

Dallas and with the Nicholson Clinic. 12/1 sleeve dare Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App I'm from Texas too and my date is Dec. 12th! Dr. Eggl will be doing my surgery

@@JessicaV yay!!! We got this! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Just found out I'm currently set for Dec 12th! Yay!!

Still waiting for my date but I'm hoping for mid-December! I will update when I find out! This is my first time here and I'm so excited to be sharing this journey with others! It will most assuredly be life changing and its nice to not feel like I am going it alone! ---Kaysha