Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Countdown to May 10th



Recommended Posts

I am scheduled for the Sleeve Plication with Dr. Ortiz on May 10th. Since I'm a planner, I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row early. Because of some previously planned event, I am probably going with the 9-day liquid diet prior to the surgery. Any suggestions on what shakes to buy? I will probably make my own with whey Protein while at home, but I need some ready to drink for work during the day. I bought the AdvantEDGE Carb Control to test it out and it was just NASTY! Any recommendations for a good tasting ready to drink shake? Thanks!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am scheduled for the Sleeve Plication with Dr. Ortiz on May 10th. Since I'm a planner, I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row early. Because of some previously planned event, I am probably going with the 9-day liquid diet prior to the surgery. Any suggestions on what shakes to buy? I will probably make my own with whey Protein while at home, but I need some ready to drink for work during the day. I bought the AdvantEDGE Carb Control to test it out and it was just NASTY! Any recommendations for a good tasting ready to drink shake? Thanks!

I tried many different Protein drinks bot pre mixed and powder to mix with skim. The only one I like is sugar Carnation Instant Breakfast. If you need it pre prepared for wor just measure it out and mix it all in a gallon jug. shake well before each use and it's fine. They make premade Carnation and the sugar free is easy to find in chocolate but it's impossible to find in strawberry. The only place I could find those flavors in sugar free was through the Nestle web site. I ordered a case which is a little more than you need for the liquid preop. But you will need it post op also. There are also different web sites with Protein Shake recipes that are really good.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Please let me know about your experience with Dr. Ortiz and staff. I am scheduled for the 12th.

I will, however you may have it before me now. I went to my family doctor to get a physical before the surgery and they found an abnormality in my EKG. He won't release me until I'm evaluated by a cardiologist. So, I'm frantically trying to get in and get it done this week. Wish me luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck!

Try Unjury, and Isopure. I drink GNC Lean RTD shakes in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. I don't like the milky ones but these ones are not too bad and have 170 calories and like 24 grams of Protein. I drink 1 in the morning for Breakfast since I don't like to eat breakfast. KUP.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

We're happy to announce the launch of www.SleevePlicationTalk.com ! A new community for pre or post Gastric Sleeve Plication surgery support

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×