Any March Sleevers?

[Jennifer616 48]

I got 80g of Protein in today!

[@RealScoobyDoo 94]

Congrats mini_me! I'm scheduled the 29th and our stats are about the same. Hope you are getting to feel a little better.

Deborah

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[traycrow83 18]

Ok started my liquid diet today. Surgery is on thursday the 14th. Just took the magnesium citrate. Hoping im not up all night with this stuff!!

[kyeta96 50]

Since I work the night shift, lady night was a test run on the liquid diet.

Ugh.

I did not like the shake brand. I also got up in the middle of my sleep becaus of a car alarm and had eaten 4 pieces of pepperoni before my brain realized I was not supposed to be eating!

The good news is that it is pre day 1 of the liquid... So I'm not too broken up.

It's on now.

[busybeingme 112]

Has anyone gotten a weird taste in their mouth from the prep diet?

It means your in ketosis.... It's terrible that's what I'm dealing with now...

[busybeingme 112]

Bostonhok' date=' that is ketosis. It is a serious weight-loss phase and good when low-carbing.

Have any of you done Ideal Protein? Low carb, low fat, low calorie, high protein. Similar to what we will be on. I lost about 60 pounds in 3 months on that, but gained it right back after being totally burnt out on the limited food. I like that eventually I will be able to eat "normal" food at some point, but that I absolutely will have to stick to the post-op diet. Thoughts?[/quote']

I did IP I lost 100 lbs in 6 months and gained it back within a year after stopping. The only reason i stopped was due to family issues. I was ready to phase off for a bit but a hosp stay stopped me 100% cold turkey! I loved it while I was on it.

The ketosis bad breath is a killer!! That's what I'm having right now! This I know is when I will drop, drop, drop!!

[busybeingme 112]

Since I work the night shift' date=' lady night was a test run on the liquid diet.< p>Ugh.

I did not like the shake brand. I also got up in the middle of my sleep becaus of a car alarm and had eaten 4 pieces of pepperoni before my brain realized I was not supposed to be eating!

The good news is that it is pre day 1 of the liquid... So I'm not too broken up.

It's on now.[/quote']

I work nights as well and for work nights only I eat a 5 oz lean meat and a salad with cucumbers, eggs and onions. Oil and vinager and a fresh fruit banana or berry. It helps me get through the night... It's only on work nights I'm good in the other days with liquids only...

[Malexa03 18]

Good luck to everyone having surgery on the 12th. I have to be at the hospital at 7:00 am and surgery is at 9:00 am. I am excited! !! Not nervous about the procedure at all. Just a little scared about the gas pain and nausea everyone is experiencing but it will be over soon enough.

[MissFae 19]

I got 80g of Protein in today!

I drank 64 oz of Water before I was even up for four hours, got almost half that again already. Water is not my problem. I absolutely can't get my protein in. I have several cases of Pure Protein Ready To Drink shakes that I now cannot stand to drink, no matter how I mix it up. Two spoonfuls of thinned creamy chicken Soup (no chicken) and I have to stop. I'm not getting more than a couple of hundred calories a day and am just a little worried. I have tried everything from SF puddings, SF Jello and everything else allowed for the first week post op (sleeved March 5th)

Tomorrow I start puréed foods. I dunno, maybe that will be better? First thing I'm gonna try is some refried Beans.< /p>

I sit home alone, healing. My day consists of trying to get a good night's sleep (still not easy), and I watch TV all day and walk my dogs three times a day for 15 minutes each. My husband is away skiing until Saturday.

I mean, I'm just not hungry, it doesn't feel like I've basically only had water all day. But when I leave the house tomorrow (I have to do some shopping), I still think my head hunger is going to take over.

[Mini_Me_23 20]

The gas pains in the chest are no joke!! I found gas x strips and heating pad helped a lot!! I also had surgery the 7th

I live in Australia and we don't sell gas x strips but I wish we did and I was too scared to use a heating pad but ill try one. Fingers crossed it helps

How is your recovery?

[Mini_Me_23 20]

Congrats mini_me! I'm scheduled the 29th and our stats are about the same. Hope you are getting to feel a little better.

Deborah

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Thanks Hun

And goodluck I hope you have a smooth and uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery.

[pammie37 103]

are these unflavored?

No..they are light in flavor.. like Gatorade

[heavensray 18]

I live in Australia and we don't sell gas x strips but I wish we did and I was too scared to use a heating pad but ill try one. Fingers crossed it helps

How is your recovery?

You should try shopping for the gas x strips on Ebay or drugstore.com... You may be able to get some shipped to you relatively quickly.. I hope this helps!!

[heavensray 18]

Praying for all March 12th sleevers!! Successful procedures and speedy recovery wishes to all of you!!

[heatherscarlet 3]

I just had my surgery yesterday and thankfully my insurance didn't require a lengthy pre-diet but I did have to pay $2150 to the hospital before they would register me. I had bout half of that and I got a personal loan to cover the rest. I likewise have not blasted it for all to know. A few close friends, my boss who is like a friend and certain family members know. I'm sure I will get alot of questions once I start loosing weight and at that point I'll tell those who ask.