May 24th - one more week

[B.Annie 290]

Since my surgeon moved my date up to the 24th of May, it's gotten real. I was on a Protein Shake diet the last week to prepare, not being told by the nut I had to do a clear liquid diet. My preop appt was yesterday and I was informed that not only do I need to start a preop liquid diet, but that my favorite Protein Drink (premier protein) is on the list of Protein to stay away from. It's due to the calorie to protein ratio. I did get a lot of wonderful information though and even though I really don't want to take an extra trip an hour and a half down to the valley for hospital preregistration and testing, they did call me to get that scheduled for the 23rd.

I packed For the hospital stay this morning and got my pre and post op prescriptions filled. I will be in the hospital for 3 days (surgery day plus 2 post op days), but Only packed a small travel bag (or large purse) for my stay.

I scheduled a shuttle service to take me down to the hospital and my husband has prepared for picking me up and childcare while I'm gone. Yesterday when coming home from my preop appointment, I did exactly what I swore was unnecessary and had a McDonald's food funeral. It was pointless and only worth it mentally. Maybe some people feel they'll never be able to have that food again. For me, it was just a goodbye to my old way of eating. One last hooray for food after months of a very strict diet.

Whats bothering me the most is that I've told no one except my husband about this. My kids know I'm going to surgery but they don't know why and I've had so many health issues that they're so used to it, they don't even ask anymore. I'm normally sharing my life with the world because I've never felt like I've had anything to hide. I must admit my sheer embarrassment at taking this route to help me lose weight. I know my extended family and friends would not approve or support me. In fact they would actively try to stop me or emotionally abuse me. So I'm content with keeping this secret except for the fact that it's now a secret that I have to keep for the rest of my life. I'm scared to death that it will come out in someway or another. And I'm ashamed I could not do this on my own.

Ive tried to find an in person support group local to me, but have had no response to the one I found and called on. I guess I just want to know that I'm not the only one who thinks about food more than anything and some part of me wants to see that there are others who are struggling worse than me along with those better. It would let me see where I could could end up with any decision.

Sorry for the long post - if you've made it this far haha. I guess I'm just venting everything on my mind.

[MSinger 348]

Hi, I'm on preop diet too, and going in for the sleeve on 5/23. Do you have any more information on why Premier Protein is bad? It's 30g Protein per 160cals... that seems like a good ratio. Are the calories too low?

I've been doing my liquid diet on premier Protein Shakes and I definitely feel worn out, but my NUT said they're ok to use preop.

Anyway, good luck to you... we have less than a week to go!

[mrsdaniel2013 41]

Premier Protein is highly recommended by my NUT. But listen to your Dr.

HW 420
SW 347
CW 323
Sleeved April 10, 2017

[B.Annie 290]

Premier Protein was always my favorite because it was the one that had the most Protein that I could find without carbs, sugar or other extra junk. My doctor gave me a list of preferred Proteins supplements and I did the math and the protein to calorie ratio is 1 to 3 or 1 to 4 for almost everything On the list versus Premier protein is 1 to 5. That means it has more calories per gram of protein.

Edited May 18, 2017 by B.Annie

[B.Annie 290]

Also I'm on a clear liquid preop diet so can't have shakes anyway. have to have powder mixed in to my Water

[memabock 28]

Where are you? I'm rural PA, Coudersport. I have a 3 hour drive to the hospital doing my surgery. There's nothing local here either! I'm due the 25 May for my surgery. I do total liquids, Protein Shakes and Water since February due to swallowing issues

[B.Annie 290]

I'm in northern AZ. The only bariatric surgeons around are in the desert valley (Phoenix). It's not the worst length of time, but it's very twisty and drops 3000 feet in elevation. Just is disorientating and way too many accidents happen both ways due to it


HW: 328 (02/21/17
CW: 278 (down 50 preop)

[des_ 18]

Oh girl I feel for you. I really do. I'm sorry you feel so little support from your family. This is a huge, life changing thing, and you're gonna need their support to be successful. My surgery is scheduled for the day after yours, May 25. I'm not packed yet but I waffle back and forth between scared and excited. Please let me know how everything goes for you. I'll be thinking of you on your surgery day.

Are there any other support groups by where you live? If not, they have online OA meetings almost 24/7. I've been to a few and found them really helpful and welcoming. There are some OA meetings here, but they're kind of on weird days and times so I haven't made it to one yet.

[B.Annie 290]

Oh girl I feel for you. I really do. I'm sorry you feel so little support from your family. This is a huge, life changing thing, and you're gonna need their support to be successful. My surgery is scheduled for the day after yours, May 25. I'm not packed yet but I waffle back and forth between scared and excited. Please let me know how everything goes for you. I'll be thinking of you on your surgery day.
Are there any other support groups by where you live? If not, they have online OA meetings almost 24/7. I've been to a few and found them really helpful and welcoming. There are some OA meetings here, but they're kind of on weird days and times so I haven't made it to one yet.

I thought about OA online. I was hoping for in person meetings since i thought it would be more helpful. Online might be better than nothing at this point. There aren't any other support groups of this kind where I live.


HW: 328 (02/21/17)
CW: 275 (preop 53# disowned)