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So I am just about finished with my first week of the two week pre-op liquid diet. I am finding myself so depressed. I don't know if it has to do with the lack of food, the fact that I wasn't with my family over the holidays, or a combination of both. As I am getting closer to my surgery on 1/4; I am becoming increasingly nervous that I am not making the right decision. My husband is not easy to talk to about this. He wants me to lose weight but I don't believe he thinks this is the right decision. So to tell him I am having second thoughts I know what help because he will say your the one who wanted this surgery. Am I the only one who is feeling depressed on this diet? I am generally a very upbeat and happy person. So I don't know what to do about this mood.
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Thank you LadyKron4 & Stoney0282 for your kind words and encourgement. I think my husband knew I was having a hard time so he made me get of the house for a few hours and that helped alot. I know that this is something I have to do for myself and maybe down the road he will understand more. In the meantime it a bit lonely without anyone to talk to about this. I do spend alot of time on this sight because it does help!!!! Great luck to both of you and again thanks for the encourgement.
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So I am just about finished with my first week of the two week pre-op liquid diet. I am finding myself so depressed. I don't know if it has to do with the lack of food, the fact that I wasn't with my family over the holidays, or a combination of both. As I am getting closer to my surgery on 1/4; I am becoming increasingly nervous that I am not making the right decision. My husband is not easy to talk to about this. He wants me to lose weight but I don't believe he thinks this is the right decision. So to tell him I am having second thoughts I know what help because he will say your the one who wanted this surgery. Am I the only one who is feeling depressed on this diet? I am generally a very upbeat and happy person. So I don't know what to do about this mood.
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Myoplex isn't bad at all. It has a pretty good chocolate taste. It took me a day to really get used to it but now I can drink it with no problem. Sam's Club carries them and they contain 20 grams of Protein which is higher than most. Good luck!
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I am on day four of my pre-op liquid diet and I do not feel bad at all. I think it is important to choose a Protein shake with as much protein as you can to help your energy level. I am drinking the myoplox lite which has 20 grams of protein as compared to slimfast which has only 15. I also snack on carrots all day long to help with the hunger feeling. Good luck. I can only imagine the struggles you will be dealing with as you prepare to be banded and raising a set of twins.
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We really need to stay in touch. I am a CPA also and am having the surgery in January for all the same reasons you mentioned. My surgery is scheduled for 1/4. However, my busy season picks up on 1/2 because we do a lot of W-2's and 1099's in our office. So basically from the first Saturday in January to April I am working overtime. I am really nervous about how I am going to handle eating well during this time of year. My office provides meals on Wednesday evenings, Saturdays & Sundays. It will be strange to have to turn it down in the early stages because I will be on liquids/mushies. I haven't told anyone in my office that I am having the band done because I didn't additional judgement. So I think this will be difficult. How are you planning on handling this?
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Does any one have suggestions on how to minimize the gassy feeling from the protein shakes? I have tried pepto & gas relief and it doesn't seem to help.
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I felt the same way. I have learned to drink them warm as that helps a bit. Also eating carrots while drinking the shake minimizes that feeling also. I don't think I can do the carnation/milk pre-op but can post-op. I have a very specific list for pre-op to follow and that isn't listed. However, I will try post-op. What time is your surgery scheduled on the 4th? Mine is 10:30 so first thing. Have you had your upper gi yet? I am nervous, I have it tomorrow morning. Keep in touch.
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You know you may be right. I am drinking the RTD Myoplex Lite and I do believe it has milk. I don't normally drink milk so maybe I am lactose intolerant. I have been trying gas-x and beano, pepto but so far no good results. I can't really avoid the Protein shakes unless I powder and mix with Water. Something to think about for the future. I already bought a bunch of the RTD for my 2 week pre-op diet so after that maybe I will do the powder. Thanks for the tip.
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from consultation to surgery
brat7169 replied to Mel Mel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my consulation on October 9 and will be banded January 4th. No 6 month diet required for me, I am on Tricare. -
I went to the support group meeting on Thursday night and they cautioned us to be very careful about the pre-op shakes we select because it is calorie restricted. They recommened high Protein under 200 calories. They mentioned that we should aim for 60-80 grams of protein per day and some shakes wouldn't come close to that. Our recommended shakes were EAS Myoplex Lite & SlimFast High Protein. My doctor also doesn't allow add ins, although we can eat as much raw veggies as we want. Post-Op Protein Shakes are different then those on the pre-op. Be sure to run it by the nutrionist first if it isn't on their list. I know I don't want to get on the operating table only to find out my liver didn't shrink enough because I didn't do the right shakes.
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Pre-op Testing was Friday - Liquid Diet tomorrow
brat7169 replied to 65DueceCoupe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You guys are scaring me. I have to do my testing on the 23rd, while I am on my pre-op diet. The things we are willing to go through I guess. -
Any one do just a 7 day liquid diet?
brat7169 replied to missalissa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's based on your BMI. There is a scale but I don't remember off hand. But the pre-op liquid diet can be anywhere from 1-7 weeks depending on your bmi. -
Does anyone go to any support groups in Chicagoland?
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That is so great that you are close also. I having my surgery at Highland Park Hospital. I am getting nervous with all of the pre-op testing I have to do in the next 2 weeks. EKG, Upper GI, physical, ect....
I start my pre-op liquid diet on Monday but I have a lunch with a client that I can't reschedule or miss. I hope they have good soup and salad (I can have all the raw veggies I want so I should be ok if I have no dressing). I guess this is something to get used to having to work around. I just think I would have to worry about it on the first day.
My email is brittanya3@aol.com. Be sure and keep in touch and let me know how you are doing as you go through this process. I am going to my first support group meeting tonight. Have you been to these before? I am going to one in Glenview. I hope it doesn't scare me away.
Good luck with everything and stay in touch.
Brittanya
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How many of you are starting out the New Years by getting banded? I am on 1/4. Can't wait. Start pre-op diet on the 12/21 so no New Years' fun for me but it will be worth it.
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How much did you have to pay out of pocket for Tricare Standard?
brat7169 posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
Does anyone have an estimate of the out of pocket costs for the band on Tricare Standard? -
Need advice about Round Lake or farther north
brat7169 replied to lose2regainme's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Are you still planning on moving to the area? -
How much did you have to pay out of pocket for Tricare Standard?
brat7169 replied to brat7169's topic in Insurance & Financing
My deductible is only $50 which I have met and I think my max out of pocket is only $1000. Why did you have to pay so much out of pocket? Did you have Tricare Standard? -
I have from Round Lake, IL. NW Suburb. We should stay in touch. I moved to Il from WA state 2 years ago and it would be nice to have some "local" friends and who are have the same struggles.
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How long did it take for a Tricare approval?
brat7169 replied to brat7169's topic in Insurance & Financing
I finally received my approval today even though they say it was approved on the 14th. Wahooo!!! -
I was just wondering for those of you who have been banded already, how long did you take off of work and how long did you need assistance at home? My husband is wondering how long he also needs to take off of work to help me. Any guidance would be helpful.
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I am 1/4 also, we should all stay in touch.
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My date is January 4th!!! I am still waiting for a final approval from my insurance (Tricare North). They made me do some lab work to determine if I have a stomach virus of some sort, has anyone else had to do this? I am so excited I start my pre-op diet on 12/21 (so over Christmas) but that's ok. It is worth it!!!!:thumbup: