Newbie needing help!

[ddw12 27]

Everything is happening so fast! My mind is having all kinds of thoughts good and bad!! I start my preop liquid diet on Nov 13 having the sleeve on Nov 20th! Scared, excited, confused!! Oh the emotions! So this weekend I'm going to go get the shopping done! What was your favorite Protein Drinks? Brand flavor ect?? Has anyone used the Unjury chicken broth or unflavored Protein? Any tips suggestions ect would be greatly helpful! I am ready for this journey and the new me to be!!! Lol

[Busymomof3 181]

Hi, I'm 3 weeks post op so i have lots of experience with Protein Shakes. I used the Unjury chicken and really liked it. I did find that I added more Water than directed because it was a bit strong for my taste. There is no whey taste to it at all though. Make sure you don't heat it too much or the Protein in it will clump. For shakes I like Boost and Ensure high protein and low calorie. Also I like the EAS Myoplex lite powder and shakes. You can always mix your own using a vanilla or chocolate powder as a base. Get some Torani sugar free syrups to add for different flavors. Hope this helps!

[ASKSARAH - Sleeve 256]

I would honestly not buy anything till after your surgery is over. Also buy from GNC so you can take powders back incase you do not like them.

I got a small sample pack from unjury for the chicken broth but it was super salty.

Just relax and purchase it when you are in your first week.. You should be on clears and more worried about staying hydrated than drinking Protein right away. Week 2 is generally when people can be on full liquids and its easier to add in items like that.

Good luck.

[BANANA PANTS! 60]

I stocked up ahead of time. I used orange flavored Isopure to make Jello (used it in place of water) for really high Protein Jello. Made it and tried it pre-op and it was a staple for me after. I also bought some random Protein shake (premade) at GNC and used 1/2 pack of sugar free hot chocolate in it and blended with ice. It was really good - and that was helpful b/c I hate the taste of Protein shakes! As soon as I was off clears I bought Soups and blended them until liquid enough that a spoon would not stand up in them - that made them thin enough to easily digest. I stopped using the shakes and other protein supplements about a month post op (when I went to the solid foods phase). My dietician really pushes no liquid calories and eating three meals a day. It ended up being really good advice and a good way to train someone like me who likes to graze!

Good luck - you are in for an amazing adventure!!!!

Edited November 5, 2013 by BANANA PANTS!

[ddw12 27]

????I'm on day three pre op and my fav is cream is cream if ck with my spices and a Dab of sauce to spice it up!!