Countdown is on! 9/12/11 Surgery Day!

[mscaligirlb 1]

I'm gonna get the chop sticks! I like that idea! Thanks!

Congrats on your date!!! Here are a few things that have helped me out:

1. Coffee/candle warmer - you can get it from Michael's

2. Make your favorite chicken Soup, drain everything off and freeze the broth. Believe me you will get tired of the sweet Protein Drinks. You can mix up the chicken/veggie and other stuff in your blender for when you are able to eat mushy foods.

3. Small bowl, get a pretty one [to fit on your candle warmer] you will be eating alot slower after surgery and this way your soup/mushies/food can stay warm.

4. Chop sticks - I got hot pink ones-I use them to help me eat slower-it really works!

5. Pretty coffee cup with a lid to fit on your candle warmer.

6. Pretty water bottle to keep your cold liquids in.

[Bossyy 1]

Good luck to you! Yeah

Im getting some more items this week, and my cute chopsticks! lol Yes He is totally in control!

Getting ready for my date 9/14/11. I ordered every Protein sample under the sun. I need to buy a few items from store. Storage containers, food warmer(hehe),food scale, broth, ice pop maker (for my crystal light pops, lol), Jello, and etc. I am excited and nervous but God is in control of the situation!

[Bossyy 1]

Okay thanks! Yeah i got some of the whey Protein Mixes, but thanks for that advise!

I haven't had mine, yet, but I gotta say, don't get Protein Shots. You need Protein drinks/mixes. Protein shots have the wrong kind of protein in them (collagen), not whey, and they are not what we need after surgery....they're pretty bad.

Other than that, I am going to buy myself a warmer, now, too! What a GREAT idea!!

[Bossyy 1]

I know the chopsticks are too cute!

I'm gonna get the chop sticks! I like that idea! Thanks!

[Bossyy 1]

O good! My doctor did not have me do a pre-op diet. Yeah i can imagine 2 weeks on liquids only, my post op diet is just a week so we will see.

I am scheduled the same day here in Phoenix. I am getting excited and nervous at the same time. How is your pre op diet going? I am having a hard time already, full liquids for 2 weeks is tough. Good luck with everything.

[Bossyy 1]

Wow congrats! Good luck to you!

I am on 9/12 also here in Dallas...huge ball of nerves!

[DallasMomofTwins 31]

I am on day 2 of my pre op (2 shakes, 2 Protein Bars and small dinner) since i am at work and my mind is occuppied, or at least it is supposed to be because i can think of nothing but this surgery, it has not been too bad! (as my stomach growls..ha ha)

[Buckeye Girl 8]

Mine is Sept. 10th with Dr. Almanza. I love the warmer idea! Where do you get the Protein samples? I also like the idea of crystal light pops

So glad God is in control because when I try to take control things get all messed up!

[nilesmama08 0]

Mine is Sept. 10th with Dr. Almanza. I love the warmer idea! Where do you get the Protein samples? I also like the idea of crystal light pops

So glad God is in control because when I try to take control things get all messed up!

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Some companies send free samples like Bariatric Advantage, Celebrate, Premier Protein. You can go to the food and nutrition section of this site and there is a link for Protein samples. I paid for some samples at mybariatricpantry.com. I will not open until postop due to changing taste after surgery. You can buy ice pop maker at any store or make your own Popsicles with ice trays and popsicle sticks. Good luck and I will pray for all of us!

[Buckeye Girl 8]

Thank you for the wonderful reply Nilesmama!

[lovey_vsg_nyc 2]

Congrats on getting your surgery date. I am scheduled to have mines on 9/19/11, in NYC. Best of luck to everyone!

[Heart On My Sleeve 0]

Wishing and praying that everyone has a safe and successful surgery!