June 2013 Sleevers GROUP

[BrianSATX 116]

Where do u purchase premier shakes? I see many prefer them.

costco, Sam's Club and Walmart for sure carry them. Other local grocery stores may also.

[Aline728 301]

Ok thx I will check for them 2morrow

[prayergirl 55]

I'm on day 5 and doing well. I'm so glad I'm off that Isopure. Ugh! It tasted ok, but the heartburn was insane! I'm back to my Protein shakes. I use Pure Protein. The 1st time I had some veggie broth (I'm a vegetarian) I wanted to cry, it tasted so good. I made some sugar free chocolate pudding w/ almond milk. Didn't set up the best, but it's GOOD! I'm also able to tolerate the Butternut Squash Soup from Trader Joe's. I've been introducing one new thing at a time to see what I don't tolerate. So far, so good.

I feel like my full time job is making sure I get all my fluids in. Sip, sip, sip, sip. Yesterday was my best day so far. I got all the protein (60g) and 54oz of fluids (supposed to do 64oz). Every day seems a little better.

Well, I better get another walk in. Take care and blessings to all who have surgery tomorrow! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[SheWins1 207]

My surgery date is June 20. This week I met with my surgeon and I am good to go. No pre-op diet. My top weight was 311' date=' today I am 280. I hope to get down to 160. I am 45yr old and have have overweight since about 10yrs old. I am so excited and scared to death at the same time. In all honesty, I am only afraid of failure. Afraid I will go through all this and work so hard just to find out the surgery doesn't work for me. This is as illogical fear. I'm glad to get it off my chest.[/quote']

We are the same age! My sleeve date is the 24th. I started at 301 & now 286. I start my pre op dief tomorrow. Mine involves just a low carb diet. Thank goodness. My fear is the recovery the day after and if I get sick. I have a high tolerance for pain, but you just never know. Good luck and hope all goes well for you. {{Hugs}}

[txbucki 49]

We are the same age! My sleeve date is the 24th. I started at 301 & now 286. I start my pre op dief tomorrow. Mine involves just a low carb diet. Thank goodness. My fear is the recovery the day after and if I get sick. I have a high tolerance for pain' date=' but you just never know. Good luck and hope all goes well for you. {{Hugs}}[/quote']

I am also on the 24th ....start my low carb diet as well tomorrow......getting more nervous as time gets closer but so needed.

[txbucki 49]

I am also on the 24th....start low carb tomorrow......more nervous each day.....so good to hear from those that just did and what you are going through.

[Linky 36]

Won't lie to you guys , you do feel lousy and sore but they will look after you on hospital.Everybody experiences different things and make sure you tell them how you feel . Just think of the big picture at the end .... Hello slimness !

[SheWins1 207]

Hi ALL' date='

My surgery went better than expected! Glad I had this forum & ALL the support!

How's everyone doing?[/quote']

Molly, congrats! When didu have your surgery? Tell us the details for the first few days!!

[taurabird 142]

Today is POD 4, I switched over to full liquids today! I did good yesterday getting all my fluids in with minor gas and discomfort. Today we went to whole foods store to get soy yogurt and chai tea concentrate. While there my hubby made himself a lunch from their awesome hotbar and I got some of the turkey Soup broth with no chunks. Oh boy that was good. I also picked up a small cup of chicken and dumpling soup, I plan on ninja blending it down to a liquid tomorrow..

[taurabird 142]

Today is POD 4, I switched over to full liquids today! I did good yesterday getting all my fluids in with minor gas and discomfort. Today we went to whole foods store to get soy yogurt and chai tea concentrate. While there my hubby made himself a lunch from their awesome hotbar and I got some of the turkey Soup broth with no chunks. Oh boy that was good. I also picked up a small cup of chicken and dumpling soup, I plan on ninja blending it down to a liquid tomorrow..

[Edge_Gurl 10]

Hi all, I was sleeved on June 3. Everything is great so far, feeling good. My daughter and I even did some shopping at the mall today, it was nice to get out. I'm so excited for this new chapter in my life!

[southernsoul 773]

Best of luck to all of this week's June folks! May your anesthesia dreams be sweet and your sutures be strong!

[uccmart 23]

Hi Everyone! Eagerly awaiting my 06/20/13 surgery date. I am stocking up on the things I can have in the first couple of weeks. Isopure, chicken broth, Powerade Zero for the first couple days. Also getting baby food (apple sauce), pudding, yogurt, cottage cheese. I plan to make some Chicken Vegetable Soup next weekend. I will puree it and freeze it in small portions.

I hear that popcicles are great in the first couple weeks. I do not do Nurtrasweet (aspartame), so I will be looking for one with Splenda (sucalose).

Anyone have any suggestions of thing to stock up on?

[MindfulWeightLoss 19]

Day 5 of low carb pre op diet of Optifast six times per day. Tiring of the sweetness. Anyone on a non optifast pre op? Wondering what you are allowed to eat?

[txbucki 49]

My pre-op is to make sure I have less than 15 grams of carbs a day and at least 70 grams of Protein

SOUTHWEST BARIATRIC SURGEONS, PLLC BARIATRIC SURGERY PRE-OPERATIVE DIET

The pre-operative diet is low in carbohydrates and high in Protein. The purpose of this diet is to use up the glycogen that is stored in your liver. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates. Depleting your liver’s glycogen stores shrinks the liver, which decreases the incidence of complications. Please note that this diet is not healthy for long-term use.

♦TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY:

Your main focus will be on limiting carbohydrates to 30 grams per day. In general, you want the

following daily mixture of nutrients:

Carbohydrate: not more than 30 grams

Protein: at least 70 grams

Fat: in moderation (NO fried foods, butter, high fat meats or dressings)

You may use low carbohydrate, high Protein drinks or bars during this time but make sure your read the labels and stay within the carbohydrate guidelines of 30 grams per day.

Non-Carbohydrate Foods

These foods have very little or no carbohydrates

food

Serving Size

Grams of Protein

meat, poultry, fish, pork

3 oz.

21

Nuts

2 oz.

7

cheese

1 oz.

7

Cottage cheese

1⁄2 cup

14

Egg

1

7

Peanut Butter

2 tbsp.

14

Vegetables

1 cup raw; 1⁄2 cup cooked

Minimal

sugar-free Jell-O, Popsicles, etc; Crystal Light, broth, Tea

Variable

None

Carbohydrate Foods

Each serving contains approximately 15 grams of carbohydrate and very little protein

food

Serving Size

bread

1 slice

Cereal

1⁄2 cup

Pasta

1⁄2 cup

Rice

1/3 cup

Beans (kidney, garbanzo, lentils, pinto, etc)

1⁄2 cup

Starchy Vegetables (corns, peas, potatoes)

1⁄2 cup

fruit

1 medium; 1⁄2 cup canned, no added sugar

juice

1⁄2 cup

Milk

1 cup

Yogurt

1 cup

Sweets (candy, cake, cookies)

Varies (best to avoid)

♦ONE DAY PRIOR TO SURGERY: sugar-free Clear Liquids

(This means no solid foods at all – sugar free liquids only!!)

MIDNIGHT PRIOR TO SURGERY: Nothing by mouth

*** DO NOT START PRE-OP DIET UNTIL SURGERY DATE IS SCHEDULED ***

Southwest Bariatric Effective Date 5/20/2005