kheff13 4 Posted March 30, 2016 I'm so excited & I just cannot hide it!! SO i have around 4 weeks until my surgery date. Does anyone have any tips and pointers... like do i need to purchase anything specific. I know my nut was talking about trying out some different Protein shakes and such but i have yet to do that. Where can I purchase some good trial packets of powders so I can try a bunch of different ones. I am going to start drinking more Water now to get used to how much i need to intake - and also taking more time to chew my food. I am quick eater and I keep eating until my stomach finally realizes how full I actually am Anyone else a April 26th sleever? Thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ndavis1991 11 Posted March 30, 2016 I'm the 26th as well. See my doc next week for final instructions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BriLynGan 2 Posted March 30, 2016 I'm getting sleeved on the 26th also. I just got the call this afternoon that I have been approved. I'm going Friday the 8th for pre-op meeting eith my surgeon and start liquids on the 16th. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kheff13 4 Posted March 30, 2016 I have my pre-op appointment on the 15th. It's so crazy how quickly everything moves. I have to do a 5 day liquid diet before my surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BriLynGan 2 Posted March 30, 2016 I was a little discouraged that surgery is the last week of April as opposed to the middle of the month, but looking back, the whole process flew by. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kheff13 4 Posted March 30, 2016 they originally scheduled me for the 13th for surgery but my boss was not having that. She's been kind of difficult. She's telling me that it's not a good time but honestly will it ever be? I have to do this for me and my health and she just needs to understand that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emanresu 3 Posted March 30, 2016 I have preop the 18th and surgery the 26th! So excited after having to put this all on the backburner due to work/childcare issues for a few months! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darinak 78 Posted March 30, 2016 I have my pre op on the 4th, surgery on the 18th..... Omg! I cant wait i want it to be tomorrow! Ready to start my new life! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffanymarie6997 115 Posted April 1, 2016 Mine is on the 18th as well I have my pre op on the 4th, surgery on the 18th..... Omg! I cant wait i want it to be tomorrow! Ready to start my new life!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurengraves89 0 Posted April 1, 2016 I did my surgeon's pre-op yesterday and hospital registration today!! Sleeve surgery on the 12th!!! I'm getting so excited!! My surgeon's assistant told me that the best Protein drinks you can get for on the go are the Atkin's shakes! They're already made up and they have 1g sugar and 15g Protein. I will take those when I travel, but for every day I got 12 oz off brand blender bottles for super cheap on Amazon and one of those formula dispensers for my powder!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darinak 78 Posted April 1, 2016 I love lifetime Protein powder, its a bit high in calories if u use 2 full scoops so i do 1 1/2. Also i read that GMC lean powder is good. I like them cuz they dont taste chalky. Tiff what surgery are u getting done? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koddie 44 Posted April 1, 2016 I hair joined. This is my first post. I have been a lurker. I was just told my sleeve will be within the month. I have a questions what is pre op? I go on the 7th for blood work and the upper GI endoscope (sp?) He then said I'll go on one week liquid diet and surgery. Not sure specific date He said within the next three weeks! Very fast! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffanymarie6997 115 Posted April 2, 2016 I'm getting the gastric sleeve I love lifetime Protein powder, its a bit high in calories if u use 2 full scoops so i do 1 1/2. Also i read that GMC lean powder is good. I like them cuz they dont taste chalky.Tiff what surgery are u getting done?Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madeline121 43 Posted April 2, 2016 Baritrack chocolate bliss is the best! It tastes just like a chocolate milkshake! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App They have vanilla and strawberry that are also pretty good. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites