Looking for "buddies" in Michigan, more specifically Grand Rapids area...

[Hannah55 79]

The 2 week post op diet is all liquid, maybe she was confused about which one you were asking about.

[Gardengirl 66]

Oh that would be great...I've been "preparing" myself mentally for an all liquid diet...I hope you are right and that I am wrong!!! I have a high BMI (50) so I was thinking maybe that meant I needed to do liquid first...Sara did make a point of saying "two weeks of liquid pre op and two weeks of liquid post op". I guess I'll find out on Monday...

[Hannah55 79]

My BMI is over 50, and I don't have an all liquid pre op. My surgery is only 3 days away. Getting excited.

[adargie 159]

How are you doing adargie?

Congrats on a date, gardengirl. I had dr. Foote also and he's just great. 7 weeks now and starting to feel pretty good, except diarrhea issues that we're working on.

Sorry guys I just saw these posts. I am doing quite well actually. I woke up this morning with less pain, I have had no nausea since the hospital. But I am having a heck of a time getting down the food they give us from the office. I like the shakes that are in the bottles and I can usually barely stomach the nectar ones. the Gelatin is ok too. But the Soups are terrible!!! Make me sick to my stomach, so looks like I wasted a bunch of money on those foods. I just ordered unjury and went to costco to get the premier shakes in choclate.

This morning I felt great, took a shower started some laundry and then felt light headed, so I got my G2 and drank that then my shake. I am amazed at the size of swallows I can get in. But I think alot of it was fear of putting in anything in my new tummy. It does take awhile to get down a full shake but I work on it all day. I am going to walk alot today, need to start pushing myself. I go back to work monday and will be on my feet alot since I have been gone. I don't do any lifting but I am sure they will have a full schedule for me.

Gardengirl, I was only a one week pre-op because I was considered "low BMI" but I don't think they do that often. I actually liked the food then, in the meals, and bars, but the Soups like I said are horrendous to me. Good luck keep us posted and feel free to ask me anything you want. I love having people to talk to about this because I am not telling others about it. I was super happy with the staff at st marys they were on time and almost pushed the meds on me to make sure I was comfortable. I had a couple different kinds of nausea meds thru the IV that helped because I had one instance that was bad, no retching but lots of saliva pouring out!

I have not had a BM yet which doesn't worry me but I my take something tomorrow if nothing happens today.

[takingbackcontrol 137]

I only had a 1week preop just due to when surgery and the preop visit were scheduled. I had a low BMI and did not do all liquid, I did as described with bars, meals, and Snacks. Avoid the Soups at all costs, trust me.

[takingbackcontrol 137]

Also, if anyone would like almost full cases of the Premier Protein shakes from SAMs Club, I have almost a case of vanilla and a case of chocolate that I'd give if ou pay shipping from Kalamazoo.

[birdmadgirl 154]

Also, if anyone would like almost full cases of the Premier Protein shakes from SAMs Club, I have almost a case of vanilla and a case of chocolate that I'd give if ou pay shipping from Kalamazoo.

Ill take em! can you message me about how much shipping will be?

[takingbackcontrol 137]

I'll weigh them this weekend and let you know. I have a biz account w FedEx so it will be a little better than usual, but they are heavy.

[takingbackcontrol 137]

Oh, I'll need your address for a quote. Can you PM me your address?

[bigbolo73 0]

I'm done with all my visits just one last one for my surgeon then he will submit all paperwork and hopefully I'll be sleeved soon as possible

[adargie 159]

Had surgery 5/15 by Dr Foote. Great Dr! Let me know if I can help you with any questions.

MI Journey

queston for you, what did they have you start eating at the 2 week appt? Mine isn't for awhile yet but I need something to look forward to!!! I'm only on 6 day post op

[MIJourney 490]

MI Journey

queston for you, what did they have you start eating at the 2 week appt? Mine isn't for awhile yet but I need something to look forward to!!! I'm only on 6 day post op

Just got my list out.

2 weeks after surgery

Protein Foods-

Protein supplements/Unjury, Isopure,etc...

GHP beverages and soups- may use the high protein Cereal and oatmeal

Non-fat dry milk powder- can add to Soups, etc for added protein

Cottage cheese, ff or low fat

Baby food meats 3rd stage (did not try that!!)

refried Beans ff or low fat, can make black bean hummus, etc..-may mix with salsa and use ff/reduced fat sour cream

Tofu: light, soft or silken

Milk, no 2% or whole milk

Greek yogurt ( Chobani, Fage, Oikios, Dannon)

pudding, boxed sugar free/ff pudding mix

Cream Soups, made with milk-no 2% or whole milk

Higher protein hot cereals, Kashi Go Lean oatmeal, Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal, Coco Wheats or Quaker Oatbran Cooked Cereal-must be on the thin side to run off a spoon

Eating 6 times a day is recommended

Non-Protein Foods-

AFTER eating 60g of protein

Starches- NO other breads/cereals/pasta/rice etc...

regular cream of wheat/grits or oatmeal

mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes

crackers- saltines or reduced fat saltines

Vegie Group

No peas, corn, mixed, lima or baked Beans

Non-starchy vegies= green beans, wax beans, carrots, asparagus, broccoli etc... cooked VERY WELL/MUSHY

fruit Group

NO other fruits

Applesauce-unsweetened/natural

OK to use other fruits in Protein shakes only, but MUST use a blender

[Gardengirl 66]

Great list!!!! I'm just first going to the pre op meeting on Monday but it's interesting to see what you start transitioning to. Did you use any unflavored Protein Powder to mix into puddings or Soups?

[MIJourney 490]

Great list!!!! I'm just first going to the pre op meeting on Monday but it's interesting to see what you start transitioning to. Did you use any unflavored Protein powder to mix into puddings or Soups?

I have the sample size of the unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury but honestly haven't tried it yet. I got some squash Soup with that it mind but haven't gotten around to it;)

[Gardengirl 66]

Sorry guys I just saw these posts. I am doing quite well actually. I woke up this morning with less pain, I have had no nausea since the hospital. But I am having a heck of a time getting down the food they give us from the office. I like the shakes that are in the bottles and I can usually barely stomach the nectar ones. the Gelatin is ok too. But the Soups are terrible!!! Make me sick to my stomach, so looks like I wasted a bunch of money on those foods. I just ordered unjury and went to costco to get the premier shakes in choclate.

This morning I felt great, took a shower started some laundry and then felt light headed, so I got my G2 and drank that then my shake. I am amazed at the size of swallows I can get in. But I think alot of it was fear of putting in anything in my new tummy. It does take awhile to get down a full shake but I work on it all day. I am going to walk alot today, need to start pushing myself. I go back to work monday and will be on my feet alot since I have been gone. I don't do any lifting but I am sure they will have a full schedule for me.

Gardengirl, I was only a one week pre-op because I was considered "low BMI" but I don't think they do that often. I actually liked the food then, in the meals, and bars, but the soups like I said are horrendous to me. Good luck keep us posted and feel free to ask me anything you want. I love having people to talk to about this because I am not telling others about it. I was super happy with the staff at st marys they were on time and almost pushed the meds on me to make sure I was comfortable. I had a couple different kinds of nausea meds thru the IV that helped because I had one instance that was bad, no retching but lots of saliva pouring out!

I have not had a BM yet which doesn't worry me but I my take something tomorrow if nothing happens today.

Hi! Sounds like you are doing great!! Are you nervous to go back to work? Do you have a family you have to cook for/take care of? I'm concerned about that during both the pre op and post op stages...thankfully I'm a stay at home mom so I don't have to worry about going back to work but I do have to cook and take care of my kids...is that something you are balancing too?

What is your post op diet like right now? Is it products from GHP? And how has your walking going?

I'm sure my questions sound all over the place. I'm feeling kind of scatterbrained lately. This week I decided to stop eating everyday by 4 and then have a store bought Protein shake in place of dinner. I go to bed starving but I've lost a few pounds already and I think it is helping me prepare. I also stopped drinking coffee which is giving me a huge headache.

I've told quite a few people, all of whom have been excited and supportive. Did you seriously tell no one? Did you have any help or support while at the hospital or t home?

Write back when you can, or private message if you want. Have a good night, Elana