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Hi everyone, started my pre-surgery protein shake diet yesterday. The beginning to a totally new way of eating. I'm kinda hush hush about my personal life with some family and friends, so looking for ppl in the same boat that I can relate to.

I'm doing really good. I'm actually surprised by it all. I can't get over how I'm not soo driven to food. I do think about it ,but it is different some how. I get to move out of soft and mushy Thursday. I'm headed to the store now to get a little better prepared. How are you doing? Are you getting your protein in ok? You haven't had your first fill yet have you? I go on the 19th. I'll be at mtg.

I am new to this site---my surgery is the 29th and will start my pre-op diet on the 15th--very nervous about hthe pre-op I not sure what to do the first morning of the pre-op, I feel like I will fail,I have not tried any of the protein shakes, I purchased the sample kit of the Unjury brand, I guess that I will start with this!

Does anyone know if Beneprotein vs. Unjury is good choices? Has anyone tried both and offers comparrisons. Also is Isopure worth the cost? Do the Isopure ready to drink beverages taste good, or should I just add protein powder unflavored to my Crystal lite drinks that I already enjoy. Also are chewable prenatal vitamins a good choice, Do they offer enough nutrition? I am looking for good products that are very cheap.

Hello Rumar, Can I ask why you gave Dr. Steinberg only 3 stars? He is one of the only surgeons that accepts my insurance so I don't have many options for surgeons.Thanks

Cont. Also, you are only a year out and 40 pounds is GREAT! Now, start over. Go back to the beginning. Shock your body & do 2-3 days of protein shakes. That will take the 5 llbs off right away. Then start exercising if you're not already. Walk briskly. Are you drinking your water (very imp)? Eat more protein. I add protein powder to my yogurt. I do lots of diff stuff. No sweets/junk.

I had my first fill today. I'd lost 6 lbs. since my last appt. He gave me the option of not doing a fill. I was ready for it. Not painful at all and very quick.

For my evening snack:

One Jello sugar free pudding (Dulce de Leche flavor)

1 Tablespoon of powdered peanut butter (PB2)

Thats my day.

I find most of my meals consist of a protein of about 150 calories or so and a veggie. I'm on out the door early on Tuesdays so I portion out my cheese in advance and eat it on the way.

Life long ups & fatty downs, but as I now reach the big 50 for my health & sanity I must try my final option, tried every diet under the sun !!

I have noticed a great deal of hair loss after I shower. I mean a handfull sometimes. I guess I am not getting the correct amount of protein in. I certainly try. I have noticed some people say that it goes away - do they mean after they have had enough of protein or even if they don't get the right amount of protein it goes away in time? I go for my 4th fill today.

of protein can harm your kidneys. You just need to figure out how much you need on a daily basis and that's it. The band is no quick fix but it is a tool to help you stay on track. Learning your band is a big must as well. What works well for one person is not always the key for everyone else. Good luck!

Thanks! I am sooo nervous! I am not doing too good on my preop diet either. I was suppose to start it the day of my birthday and the day I actually when on a small trip out of town. So hard, so, I started again today! It's not like I am over eating...It's just so hard to keep 500 cal. and two protein shakes. My surgery is Friday! so wish me luck! Have you all already had surgery?

Hi Lynne,

How is everything going for you??? Great, I hope. I am doing well. I am starting on the soft food portion of my journey. I am not hungry, so it is often difficult getting anything down. So far, I am only eating 1/2 cup of food a day. I still do my protein shakes and drink my fluids. I just can't seem to force the food down. Oh well, talk soon. Good luck on your fill. Keep me ...

what protein drink are you drinking for the liquied part?

what protein drink are you drinking?

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Hey there! Yea for March 31sters! Yes, I am on a stair-step diet. Right now I can have stuff like yogurt, milk, creamy soups, protein shakes, etc. On Wednesday, I get to have scrambled eggs and oatmeal, mashed potatoes! WOW I can't wait for that, lol. You know, I could never be a vegetarian, I miss meat

So, how did your surgery go? Mine, being the first surgery I have ever had was smooth as silk! Pain was minimal, tolerable. I went back to work yesterday, maybe a little too much excitement, but doing o.k. You?

Hi Nicole! It's good to hear from you. I am feeling normal. I have started eating one meal a day and doing protein drinks for the other two. I've lost about 35 pounds since starting the pre-op diet. I love the results but I am still hungry alot of the time. Just keep drinking. It is so good for your body. (Or so they say. lol) Take care, Stacey

Sounds good! I am so excited that my Unjury protein should be delivered today. I never imagined I would be so anxious to receive something in the mail. I must've really been thinking about it alot because I dreamed I was drinking all these shakes just one after another! LOL!

You'll do fine at your doc's appointment! I can't wait to hear how you do. I was down 14 lbs at mine last week but I think I've lost about 5-6 since then. The scale is REALLY moving all of the sudden. I'm still sticking to a pretty strict regimen. I drink a protein shake every morning for breakfast. Lunch is something small and packed with protein. I eat a TON of chicken and turkey. Protein first! Dinners are less than 1/2 of what I used to eat. Last night was 1/2 of a chicken wrap. Sadly, my hubby has GAINED 5+ lbs, but I think it's because he keeps finishing my meals. I have to get him to stop that.

I'm worried because I'm going out of town this weekend and will inevitably bloat. I don't want to go into my doctor's office on Monday for my first fill and be up or not show any more weight loss. So, I'm trying to figure that out.

Good luck to you! HUGS!

girl you look great! but i know how frustrating a plateau can be. it really depends on what you are doing as far as getting out of it. you need to trick your body because it has probably gotten bored so kick up the water if you are not getting enough, try to do at least one hour of cardio 4 to 5 days per week, eat more protein and veggies, minimize the snacking if you are doing that. but again it depends on what you are doing...email me and tell me what you are doing and maybe i can help a little further...

I am feeling scared. I know it will sound funny but I am mourning the loss of my "old" life. I am actually fantasizing about going to my favorite Chinese buffet just one more time before life as I know it changes. I am also worried what I am going to use instead of food to deal with the stresses of life. So, I think I am ready but it is also scary. And I am HUNGRY! LOL This two protein shake/one meal a day diet is tough! I have been doing it for a week now but there is still two to go. I am excited to get it over with. Of course in the back of my mind is the date...my father passed away on that date in '07 so hopefully he wont be at the gates waiting for me. LOL. I am excited though. It is going to be fun having a totally new life. What about you? What are your fears and thoughts? I am a teacher but I can be a great listener.

Stacey

Thanks for the kind words... that is very nice of you... feels good to hear that sometimes. I have done pretty well with the band-- I am very blessed that since surgery I have had restriction-- I didnt have to go thru "bandster hell".... I have just followed the rules on drinking while eating... and eating my protein... and just making healthy food decisions as far as nutrition. Don't get me wrong-- I do allow myself a couple of "favorite" meals each week- but bc I have restriction I dont go over my calories. If you need anything on your journey please don't hesitate to email me-- will be glad to help... I will tell you one thing that helped me alot -- is to log all my food and drinks in caloriecounters.... I have offically lost 89 lbs as of this morning-- and I have 17 more to go to reach my original goal -- but I am thinking i might go another 10... to 125.

Not getting hungry yet, but I have had trouble with the protein drinks. My nurse suggested Muscle Milk, I'm trying it tomorrow. I really need more proteins. I am on liquids only now (today is the first day) but all Ive had today is some potato soup and some sugar-free pudding lol!!

I can't seem to have any more than that..it hurts my tummy Plus, my nutritionist said that by week 3 I will be hungry...so I really wanna get a head-start so it won't be so hard for me to loose between week 3-5 (I have my first fill at week 6).