lanj84 8 Posted December 29, 2016 I have mine on the 16th as well! I am still waiting for fed bcbs to approve it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegbeth 79 Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) @@barcelona37 I'm actually vegan. Pre surgery I used vega sport Protein, garden of light raw protein, jarrow unflavored (though actually has a strong vanilla taste), Unjury unflavored pea protein powders. Not sure what is going to go down post surgery. Working on a vega sport right now but it's very thick made exactly as directed. The garden of light went down easier but less protein overall. Just home from hospital this afternoon so now is the time to experiment. Edited December 30, 2016 by vegbeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe_2175 33 Posted December 31, 2016 I'm in NJ, scheduled for Jan 16!!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Yay! Same here Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barcelona37 8 Posted December 31, 2016 @@vegbeth I'm going to look for these as all the whey and milk products are bothering my stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegbeth 79 Posted December 31, 2016 @@barcelona37 the jarrow Protein was their soy protein. I had to get it online at Amazon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barcelona37 8 Posted December 31, 2016 @@vegbeth I buy everything from Amazon, so that's good. I was wondering, as a vegan, once you can have regular foods, what will you eat to get your 60-80g Protein? Maybe continue with Protein Drinks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamieislosinit_vsg 3 Posted December 31, 2016 My surgery is January 4th. So excited. You can follow me in instagram @jamieislosinit_vsg Sent from my SGH-M919N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DebGrier99 0 Posted December 31, 2016 My sleeve date is 1/16 in Tijuana with Dr Ariel Ortiz of the Obesity Control Center. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegbeth 79 Posted January 1, 2017 @@barcelona37 my nut said I would have to continue with the Protein Shakes but I know there are some high Protein veg foods like seitan. At this point I'm only 4 days out of surgery but I am committed to staying vegan whatever it takes. I brought a couple of Protein Powder individual packs to the hospital and my Blender Bottle as I wasn't sure they would have anything for me. I'm glad I did as they tried to serve me yogurt and ensure for my first protein meal. The hospital didn't even have soy milk to blend my powder with but Water worked ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonslosingit 9 Posted January 2, 2017 hi all! I'm scheduled for my vsg on 1/11! very excited/nervous... i also just joined the groupme (i hope it is still okay to join!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsgbrooke 7 Posted January 2, 2017 Hi guys, first time on here, I've just signed up cos I saw a group for January 2017. I'm from Australia and my surgery is on the 25th and I'm starting my pre op diet on the 10th. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diva129 4 Posted January 10, 2017 Hi everyone! I couldn't find a specific group for January 2017 sleevers so decided to start this one (excuse me if one is out already)! I'm from NJ and I started this journey September 28th this year. My insurance is with Aetna and requires 3 months supervised exercise program. I've done all my labs, and appointments and my official date is January 16, 2017 (until today, I thought it was set for the 6th lol). Anybody else having their surgery during that timeframe? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App HeyI'm also from NJ and my surgery date is 1/24! I just need to get pre-op blood work and I'm all set. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamieislosinit_vsg 3 Posted January 10, 2017 I am 6 days post op and I feel a million times better! But, my tummy is so full of bubbles and a lot of time it is extremely painful as they move up my chest. I feel very hungry but after a few sips of broth or Protein shake I feel like a stuffed turkey. I assume the pain from the burps will recede in time. How are you guys doing? Sent from my SGH-M919N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelica1975 4 Posted January 11, 2017 I had mine January 03,2017 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HolleyB 2 Posted January 11, 2017 I got sleeved Jan 4....the pain is very minimal and I'm already down 13lbs!!! The main struggle I have had is convincing my brain that I'm not hungry. My mind has been like girl you haven't eaten in a week you need food. It's getting easier by the day so tomorrow is my 1 week surgeryversary!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 carlychloe2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites