brooke33 7 Posted May 9, 2012 Hi my name is Brooke, I am new to site and group. My surgery date is May 18, and I am pretty nervous but excited too! I have been trying to get on site for a while now but I have only been able to read. I started my 14 day pre surgery diet and liver detox. I went on May 3rd to weigh in and I was 308.6. I have been on a liquid diet and today I weighed myself and I was 299. I start the liver detox part of it tomorrow. Wish me luck. I am supposed to be drinking some Protein Shakes but I have only managed to get one and a half down. I dont like them they are very bad tasting I had to hold my nose to get others down. I hope I am getting enough nutrients. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shy2012 43 Posted May 9, 2012 Hi my name is Brooke' date=' I am new to site and group. My surgery date is May 18, and I am pretty nervous but excited too! I have been trying to get on site for a while now but I have only been able to read. I started my 14 day pre surgery diet and liver detox. I went on May 3rd to weigh in and I was 308.6. I have been on a liquid diet and today I weighed myself and I was 299. I start the liver detox part of it tomorrow. Wish me luck. I am supposed to be drinking some Protein Shakes but I have only managed to get one and a half down. I dont like them they are very bad tasting I had to hold my nose to get others down. I hope I am getting enough nutrients.[/quote'] Welcome Brooke! I'm may 18 too... As far as the shakes try Premier Protein from costco or SAMs . They have 30g of Protein and 1 g of sugar. Hard to believe they taste so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke33 7 Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks and good luch on your surgery. The ones I am supposed to be drinking I got from dr. Not sure if he would allow me to use something else. They are very strict but the ones I have are from arbonne, vanilla flavored. I hate vanilla these are too sweet or something. I tried mixing them with one of the cups of yogurt light Im allowed to have but its still pretty bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEMULLINS 3 Posted May 10, 2012 Well as of this moment I am a member of this group and excited to be here and embarking on this journey with each of you. My surgery is May 23rd. I wish you all the best of luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shy2012 43 Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks and good luch on your surgery. The ones I am supposed to be drinking I got from dr. Not sure if he would allow me to use something else. They are very strict but the ones I have are from arbonne' date=' vanilla flavored. I hate vanilla these are too sweet or something. I tried mixing them with one of the cups of yogurt light Im allowed to have but its still pretty bad.[/quote'] Well hang in there! I bought some unflavored Unjury to put in my broth. That has helped to get the Protein in and I'm loving my sugar free Popsicles ! Can you eat the fage Greek yogurt and add sugar free strawberry preserve. My nutritionist told me to have that during this phase. Taste good to me, gives me the feeling like I'm eating- I need to chew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kah1213 311 Posted May 16, 2012 My surgery date was changed to May 29 (instead of May 30)....the sooner, the better as far as I'm concerned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdfinch 24 Posted May 17, 2012 Ok I have just sent out invites to laulau2199 but I'm not sure of your surgery day so please let me know. Brooke33 I have your surgery date as of May 18 added Geminita Please let me know when your surgery is so I can get you added Lappyloo I also need your surgery date please Kah1213 I did change your date, sorry let me know if it is still wrong Kemullins I have added you to May 23 If there is any one I'm missing please let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminita 2 Posted May 17, 2012 Hello ! My surgery was May 14th. Banded plication, hernia repair, and gall bladder removal. It was a breeze. So much easier than I expected it to be. Today is Day 4 on my doc's plan. I can have full liquids. I'm still just doing Vitamin waters and sugar free popsicles. I did put cream in my coffee this morning. I am not really hungry and my doctor says you really don't need to eat for a week..it will jump start your weight loss and speed healing of the plication. Congrats to all the newbies and best wishes to all the soon to be ! Nita Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sara75 8 Posted May 22, 2012 Hi all- I was a May 18 as well. Recovery is going well although I feel like I have no restriction and could eat anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdfinch 24 Posted May 25, 2012 Do I have everyone surgery posted? If not please let me know. Thanks every one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbmls223 10 Posted May 25, 2012 Do I have everyone surgery posted? If not please let me know. Thanks every one! Hi! Mine was May 21st Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdfinch 24 Posted June 2, 2012 I just added pbmls223, Apeabody88 and Kpetersen1965 to our may bandster surgery list. Is your surgery date posted? if not please let me know what day you had surgery and I will get it posted. Thanks Debbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brwnangel 7 Posted June 2, 2012 My date was May 15th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites