Need some advice from experienced sleevers!!!

[laladotdot 0]

Well....this Thursday July14,2011 is the last day of my 6 month program, I was told by my nurse and dietician that I have met all requirements and done everything expected of me in order to be approved for my surgery, so I anticipate being approved and having a surgery date in the next few weeks I am going to have to go back to my surgeon for my final consultation appointment, is there anything I need to ask him before I have surgery?? Also what Protein Drink do yall think are best?? I have read about Unjury, are they good? I am getting nervous about the immediate post op diet and being able to get enough Water and Protein in! Any advice is GREATLY appreciated! I am so thankful for this site, it is truly a blessing to be able to get feedback and advice from people going through the same thing you are!

[ChooseToChange 19]

The different brands have sample packs you can buy. I just sent in for unjury and chike. That way I can try all of them before I purchase the bigger containers.

For my pre-op diet I am using the EAS carb control premixed shakes. I LOVE THEM!!! They come in chocolate, strawberry, double fudge and vanilla. chocolate and vanilla can be found at Sam's Club too. You can also warm them up for hot beverages.

Good luck and if you find anything really good let us know.

[iegal 460]

Congratuions on completing your 6th month diet! Now you get the really good news soon, right?

Questions to ask surgeon:

If you have not asked already. How many sleeves have you done? What is your experience in barriatrics? What size bougie will you be using? What complications have your patients experienced right after surgery? What are the top three things I can do to make my sleeve a success? Will I be meeting with a nutritionist after surgery or do I have free access to a NUT in surgeons office to ensure successful new diet and changes? Who do I call after surgery with general questions? What kind of ongoing support is offered? Does office recommend certain suppliments? What is your preop diet/length of preop diet? How long will I be hospital or is this an outpatient surgery? (I was an outpaient for VSG and had no catheder/pain pump/drain/nurses prodding me) Do I see an internal medicine doc for follow up (your own doctor) or do you seen surgeon? Does office have a written sleeve guideline plan with what to expect? (I have several that I have collected, send me a private message if you want me to email to you)

Never tried unjury, although I read a lot of people who liked the Unjury chicken broth. My taste buds really changed after surgery and everything was way to sweet for me. Could not choke down fruity or chocolate/vanilla protien shakes. After surgery, more important that you keep hydrated with electrolyes than worry about Protein.

Good luck and read up on this site since there is mostly good advice provided.

[laladotdot 0]

Congratuions on completing your 6th month diet! Now you get the really good news soon, right?

Questions to ask surgeon:

If you have not asked already. How many sleeves have you done? What is your experience in barriatrics? What size bougie will you be using? What complications have your patients experienced right after surgery? What are the top three things I can do to make my sleeve a success? Will I be meeting with a nutritionist after surgery or do I have free access to a NUT in surgeons office to ensure successful new diet and changes? Who do I call after surgery with general questions? What kind of ongoing support is offered? Does office recommend certain suppliments? What is your preop diet/length of preop diet? How long will I be hospital or is this an outpatient surgery? (I was an outpaient for VSG and had no catheder/pain pump/drain/nurses prodding me) Do I see an internal medicine doc for follow up (your own doctor) or do you seen surgeon? Does office have a written sleeve guideline plan with what to expect? (I have several that I have collected, send me a private message if you want me to email to you)

Never tried unjury, although I read a lot of people who liked the Unjury chicken broth. My taste buds really changed after surgery and everything was way to sweet for me. Could not choke down fruity or chocolate/vanilla protien shakes. After surgery, more important that you keep hydrated with electrolyes than worry about Protein.

Good luck and read up on this site since there is mostly good advice provided.

Thanks so much yall! I really appreciate all of the info! Its super helpful!!

[GreenEyedMamma 5]

I personally used GNC's Optimum Nutrition during my pre-op and immediate post-op in both Double chocolate and Vanilla flavors. They have 24 grams of Protein per serving. During my full-liquid and mushy post-op stage, I mixed the Protein into greek yogurt, sugar-free pudding, and oatmeal to get in my protein until I could graduate to soft foods. Today, I drink Premium Nutrition ready made shakes in chocolate and they have 30 grams of protein per serving. Whatever you choose, make sure it is low in carbs, sugar, and high in why protein (more than 20 grams per serving).

You'll be surprised how much Water you can actually take in if you sip it all day.

The questions iegle suggested are good ones.

[warrior68 16]

I absolutley love the chocolate Peanut Butter whey isolate Protein by Sci-Fit, it is in my opinion the best Protein Powder ever! 50 grams of protein per serving.

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

I have a nectar container of very high quality Protein in a lemon tea flavor that I never used. I thought I would be drinking protein much longer than I have and never needed it. I will mail it to you if you would like it. Look on the UJURY site an see what I'm talking about. Let me know - send me a message. I only use Protein Drinks for Breakfast and prefer chocolate, vanilla or fuzzy navel flavors (I use the nectar powder or the EAS pre-mixed.) I also like the Isopure PLUS pre-mixed and keep them on hand - both the punch and the grape frost flavor.