August Sleevers?! Where Ya's At?

[Michele T 48]

Ooops those were spossed to be happy faces!

[kczar 166]

Just make sure that any Protein Shots you get contain whey Protein. Collegan protein is harder for sleeves to digest. Also, it's derived from boiling cow hides and hooves. Gross!

[mczoo33 72]

well just read this to so where we are on Protein Drinks for medical reasons would this allow us to qualifry with the buets, still might jsut be hassel not worth it to,

this is further on from the TSA regulations

• All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
  
• Liquids including Water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
  

[StormWarning 194]

Dont think we will be able to take those watermelon bullets, they are 3.8 oz and requlations is 3.4 oz...so might have to buy them after the plane ride down....but I am also confused when you can even use them...maybe it is just incase as they do say bring them so need to find some under the weight, heck even bullets need to weigh lol.....

here is the plane regulations..

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3.4 ounce (100ml) or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or smaller.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.

Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Fortress-Super-Whey-Protein-Shot-Fruit-Punch-17.4oz/13274526

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Fortress-Whey-Protein-Shot-Fruit-Punch-2.9oz-Pack-of-6-Value-Bundle/12560653

Here are some possibilities I guess.

[Slenderella 153]

Anyone here from Texas? Fort Worth here! I am also having my surgery with Dr. Scott Stowers, anyone else?

ME, I am!!! I'm in Springtown, just Northwest of FW. I'm scheduled with him on August 1st. Im going to go see when you are scheduled.

[Mom_24 72]

Is your luggage only going to be carry on? I would ask Susan if they can go on the plane. I know according to the paperwork its recommended that we bring a few bullets with us, but not required. I for one have no idea why being they don't allow us anything but Ice chips afterwards until day 2 we can do some Water. Of course this may be different for everyone as well. Not sure.

I have a feeling it has to do with allowing some of the swelling to go down and to not have vomiting because of putting too much liquid into the sleeve right after surgery. I have read/heard of other Dr. A patients that said they didn't really feel like drinking right away anyway. I know he takes a very conservative approach with the post-op diet, to avoid complications.

[Mom_24 72]

what are these bullets?

I have so been wanting to ask that. I figured I would eventually come across the answer. Today, at Wal Mart and HEB, I saw them, but did not put 2 and 2 together as the "bullets" everyone has been referring to. NOW I get it.

[Irishgirl78 4]

What is your date??? I will add you all shortly.

Day 1 of my pre preop diet is going good. probably had a little more cheese and turkey than i should have but its a huge cut from my normal lunch of fast food from wendys or mcd's. I had cheese fries last night and a chicken cordon blue sandwich for my "last meal" last night. the sugarfree Protein hurt my tummy this morning' date=' as i knew it would. But, i packed pepto bismol and plenty of tylonal and i feel good. Thinking about food but i know i can't blow this! i'd love to lose 40 lbs in these 4 weeks of pre opness [/quote']

Waiting to hear back from Nick. Should be either 8/23 or 8/30.

[dreamnslim2012 15]

I too tried a shake for lunch to see what I am getting myself into. Now I haven't gotten my Unjury samples in yet, but when I went shopping the other week at Wal-mart and Sams for surgery items I came across Jillian Michaels vanilla Creme Protein Powder. My hubby said just get it and try it, if you don't like it, throw it away.. (btw i love how men disregard money at times) Anyway, I decided that since I am about 10 days from diet i better get my head in the game and start figuring out what I am gonna do. One of the items we are allowed to have on liquid diet is carnation Breakfast sugar free. Of course this only comes in chocolate or so I could only get. I got me a cup of milk, one packet of the breakfast drink mix, one scoop of jillian's powder and a few frozen strawberries and a piece of banana ( just a very few-which I have no idea if I can get cleared for a few fruit on pre-op) It wasn't that bad. It kinda reminded me of a melted banana split although I have to say Sugar Free Chocolate drinks taste nothing like chocolate. None the less it was drinkable, Before I added all the fr uit I even tried it plain, just the Protein, milk and carnation breakfast that was even drinkable, so worst comes to worse I can chug that down easily, just the fruit makes it a lil more pleasing,

I've been having a Protein Shake in place of lunch for the last six weeks in preparation of the liquid diet. I found a powder from Ideal Shape. I found it online when I did a search for the best tasting protein powders. It's pretty good and comes in vanilla and chocolate. It's a little on the pricey side but I figure if I can get it down, it's worth it. I also bought extracts to add to make different flavors to change it up a bit.

[StormWarning 194]

I've been having a Protein Shake in place of lunch for the last six weeks in preparation of the liquid diet. I found a powder from Ideal Shape. I found it online when I did a search for the best tasting Protein powders. It's pretty good and comes in vanilla and chocolate. It's a little on the pricey side but I figure if I can get it down, it's worth it. I also bought extracts to add to make different flavors to change it up a bit.

I should have been searching protein drinks sooner to find those that I like

[KRBullardRN 16]

Anyone here from Texas? Fort Worth here! I am also having my surgery with Dr. Scott Stowers' date=' anyone else?[/quote']

Northeast Texas here. Surgery in Tyler, Tx. About a hour away from home. =)

[Audrey523 55]

I should have been searching Protein drinks sooner to find those that I like

I don't know why, but I've been told that our tastes will change post op. drinks that we like now might not be so tasty later. I've been buying small, sample sizes, rtd bottles, etc. I'm having surgery in NYC, close to home, so I will have just a few thinks, mostly the clear liquid drinks. I did find some Jello like packs with a high protein count that I am saving for that. I've been having a shake for breakfast and sometimes for lunch. Found a rtd in costco that has 30g of protein. I don't have any real pre op diet, so I've just been playing

August sleeve sisters, we are getting soooo close. Excited for us all to be on the losers bench. This is the very best thread. They should give us an award! Lol.

[Michele T 48]

Hi August losers. I love the Premiere Protein at costco (30 grams) but I'm apprehensive about stocking up cuz I too have heard taste changes after surgery. I've been spending the evening cleaning out dressers and closets. I put all my size 22 winter clothes in garage, hopefully I will be giving them away shortly after surgery. My drawers look so much bigger now! I just don;t want to jinx anything by giving stuff away yet but I'm sure happy to know I won't have to dress like I did much longer!

Michele an excited August LOOOOOSER!!!!!!!!

[StormWarning 194]

Hi August losers. I love the Premiere Protein at costco (30 grams) but I'm apprehensive about stocking up cuz I too have heard taste changes after surgery. I've been spending the evening cleaning out dressers and closets. I put all my size 22 winter clothes in garage, hopefully I will be giving them away shortly after surgery. My drawers look so much bigger now! I just don;t want to jinx anything by giving stuff away yet but I'm sure happy to know I won't have to dress like I did much longer!

Michele an excited August LOOOOOSER!!!!!!!!

I can so relate to the clothes. I am a horrible preserver when it comes to my clothes. I have clothes from my skinny days (size 10) all the way to my bigger days (size 26-way too big for me) to my current size of 22. I know I sshould have thrown those bigger ones away or passed them down, but I always hang on to things for that what if moment, just in case I would gain or lose weight, I think I will start getting rid of the too big clothes, weed out some of the current size clothes, and hopefully i have enough in between sizes to hold me over til goal.

As far as the Protein Shakes I am not really stocking up, I was merely getting some to get me through the pre-diet phase.

[Michele T 48]

I wanna stock up cuz I love the vanilla but I'm trying not to practice old behavior

I know what ya mean about hanging on, I have size 22 down to 16 and lemme just say I was almost into a 24 this past winter. I really wanna get rid of the stuff but there's fear because of all the yoyo dieting my whole life. Hopefully this tool will change all that.