pamelap 6 Posted July 26, 2016 Wish me luck, hope I find Protein Shakes I like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarGazerr 6 Posted July 26, 2016 I started today as well... I wish good luck for the both of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fredbear 397 Posted July 26, 2016 Good luck! "When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellabeans 74 Posted July 26, 2016 How did it go ?? I start 8/17 I really hope I do good !! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamelap 6 Posted July 26, 2016 Premier Protein banana flavor is good so far Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarGazerr 6 Posted July 27, 2016 I bought a few Protein mixes from my Dr's office. My favorite is by New Direction and is Mocha flavor. I think right now the hardest part is that everyone around me at work seems to love food. They talk about it and eat through out the day. Doesn't help that yesterday and today there are celebrations going on in my office. BUT I am doing good so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamelap 6 Posted July 27, 2016 Have been doing well on the liquid diet, but so tempted to cheat especially since I have to cook for the family. Huh Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinkinqtpi 202 Posted July 27, 2016 @@pamelap I feel your pain! The last couple of days have been extra tough. I have set up the family to cook for themselves this week. Surgery is one week from today so it is the halfway point in liquid diet (thank God!). I've found I'm ok around uncooked food so coaching the cooks is working out. Others have to put food away. I just cannot. At least a dozen times I've stopped myself as I was moving food towards my mouth. Wearing my mouth guard helps. Having a Protein shake first helps. Otherwise I'm not allowing myself in the kitchen unless in control of my choices. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamelap 6 Posted July 27, 2016 Totally feel the same, Jell-O helps, but wow sometimes you miss the crunchy stuff. The struggle is real, lol???? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinaDina 89 Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury powders are pretty good for basic shakes. If you call Syntrax you can get a sampler package of all their nectar flavors...its like 15 of them, I think. It only costs 16.99 and it gives you a chance to step away from the garden variety Protein drinks. My surgery is next week and Im currently on my preop diet, luckily Im not just restricted to liquids for the whole thing. I would have had to slept the whole two weeks cuz I'd have been miserable...well more so than I already am. God I miss bread! Lol! Good luck to you all. It's never too late, until its too late Edited July 27, 2016 by MinaDina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarGazerr 6 Posted July 29, 2016 The struggle is completely real. I think the worst part for me is the lack of energy. I hope this passes quickly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinkinqtpi 202 Posted July 29, 2016 It was around the 6th day that my head was not a problem. No real headaches or pain - just a desire to eat something. I have 4 days left. You can do it.. Keep your mind busy!!! Pokemon Go has helped me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharyn 30 Posted July 29, 2016 I am just starting my Pre op stuff I was approved yesterday! My biggest problem is my head! it won't shut up. It keeps saying just one bite won't hurt. But, it was the same for quitting smoking. Which I had to do for this. 8 weeks smoke free. I was a 46 year smoker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinkinqtpi 202 Posted July 29, 2016 @@Sharyn You are on the right path. I have had dreams of dancing avocados, & ricotta. Sworn I smell chicken Soup in dreams. And each day after the 6th it gets easier. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carmell 4 Posted July 29, 2016 I start mine tomorrow I have to do it for 5 days my surgery is on 8/4 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites