September 2017

[cookienmax 19]

1 hour ago, fraddiefrank said:

YES! I am less than a month out and I keep going back and forth too. Like maybe I should try counting calories again and THiS tiME it will work...but then I remember that for what seems like my entire life I've dieted, and nothing has worked!! This is just cold feet, but I will follow through!

I am one month from surgery tomorrow 8/22. I'm hearing this is normal jitters. If we all hang together on this we will make it to a new life......If you need an ear to listen don't hesitate to reach out.

[zallykatz16 56]

HI All,

I am also nervous and excited at the same time because I am 3 weeks out. I start my pre-op liquid diet on Monday August 28. I have had 3 back surgeries and I am fused from L3-4 to L1-S1. So, @Cookienmax if you can wait to see if the surgery helps with the pain, I would do that. I am hoping that my back, hip and elbow feel better after bariartic surgery. I have given up diet Coke, anything with sugar or bread and it is hard. However, I know that I needed to do so before my surgery (9/11).

[dathvick 150]

Finally, I had my RNY bypass surgery yesterday. I was groggy all day yesterday but once I got up this morning and started moving around my head started feeling normal again.

I was on a week long Liver Reduction diet and was able to lose 17 lbs that week.

I am not in much pain, it mostly only hurts trying to get up and down in bed.

I haven't had any problem with keeping Water down which is a real surprise for me, I tend to guzzle at times.

I am glad to be on the path to a much better life.

[zallykatz16 56]

Congratulations @dathvick on being on the losers bench. I have my RNY surgery in 4 days. Keep up the good work.

[Shan W 24]

Hey group. I need some suggestions for non-hemp based Protein that will work on the pre-op diet. I thought my allergic reaction yesterday was to the sucralose in Premier Protein so I used Syntrax this morning which has Splenda. Same reacton, but a little worse. I realize now that it's been progressing slowly over the last 3-4 days, but only got bad enough to really take note yesterday. I've got a call into my doctor's office to talk to the nurse or nutritionist, but I can use some suggestions on other Proteins I can use until Monday. I don't want to use the unflavored Syntrax I brought for lunch because I'm afraid I'll get even worse of a reaction next time.

[cookienmax 19]

28 minutes ago, Shan W said:

Hey group. I need some suggestions for non-hemp based Protein that will work on the pre-op diet. I thought my allergic reaction yesterday was to the sucralose in Premier Protein so I used Syntrax this morning which has Splenda. Same reacton, but a little worse. I realize now that it's been progressing slowly over the last 3-4 days, but only got bad enough to really take note yesterday. I've got a call into my doctor's office to talk to the nurse or nutritionist, but I can use some suggestions on other Proteins I can use until Monday. I don't want to use the unflavored Syntrax I brought for lunch because I'm afraid I'll get even worse of a reaction next time.

Hi There,

The Protein Shake I use is 100% whey Protein. I am not sure if there are artificial sweetners used in it but I don't think so. I get it from Vitamin World it comes in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. I also have used the Quest Protein powders which come in various flavors, and I believe they are whey protein. I don't think I have seen anything that uses hemp based protein. I hope this helps, I just started the pre op diet today. Good Luck to you!

[Shan W 24]

29 minutes ago, cookienmax said:

Hi There,

The Protein Shake I use is 100% whey Protein. I am not sure if there are artificial sweetners used in it but I don't think so. I get it from Vitamin World it comes in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. I also have used the Quest Protein powders which come in various flavors, and I believe they are whey protein. I don't think I have seen anything that uses hemp based protein. I hope this helps, I just started the pre op diet today. Good Luck to you!

Sorry, it's not hemp, it's whey protein in my shakes.

[dathvick 150]

I prefer Premier Protein shakes, chocolate is my favorite. They have 160 calories, and 30 grams of Protein. I have been drinking them for about a year and a half

[zallykatz16 56]

How are all of you that had surgery before and including today? I hope you are all well.

[dathvick 150]

1 hour ago, zallykatz16 said:

How are all of you that had surgery before and including today? I hope you are all well.

I had mine on Wednesday morning, I would have gone to work today if I hadn't already turned in my time card. The only issue I have is when I sneeze, blow my nose or getting in and out of bed. My left side where they put the drain and the pump is very sore. I guess it is like having a hernia. They gave me some oxycodone and it knocks down the pain pretty well. I can't believe I am no longer hungry, Tomorrow, I get to add Greek Yogurt and cream Soups and Protein Shakes back to my diet.

[zallykatz16 56]

Glad to hear that you are doing so well @dathvick! I hope mine goes as well on Monday. Keep up the good work.

[AmylouRouxEnY 44]

17 hours ago, Shan W said:

Hey group. I need some suggestions for non-hemp based Protein that will work on the pre-op diet. I thought my allergic reaction yesterday was to the sucralose in Premier Protein so I used Syntrax this morning which has Splenda. Same reacton, but a little worse. I realize now that it's been progressing slowly over the last 3-4 days, but only got bad enough to really take note yesterday. I've got a call into my doctor's office to talk to the nurse or nutritionist, but I can use some suggestions on other Proteins I can use until Monday. I don't want to use the unflavored Syntrax I brought for lunch because I'm afraid I'll get even worse of a reaction next time.

Did you find out what kind of Protein you could use? I just wanted to mention the Protein Shots from Amazon, they're 42g but I don't know for sure what type of protein they are. I hope you get it figured out and start feeling better soon!

[AmylouRouxEnY 44]

6 hours ago, dathvick said:

I had mine on Wednesday morning, I would have gone to work today if I hadn't already turned in my time card. The only issue I have is when I sneeze, blow my nose or getting in and out of bed. My left side where they put the drain and the pump is very sore. I guess it is like having a hernia. They gave me some oxycodone and it knocks down the pain pretty well. I can't believe I am no longer hungry, Tomorrow, I get to add Greek Yogurt and cream Soups and Protein Shakes back to my diet.

Congratulations! Glad to hear you're doing so well!

[Believer70 3]

On board here - sleeved 9/5

[karen kaligaris 15]

Hello i had my bypass surgery on 9/1 yesterday i started with more consistencial food like creams and yogurt and for the first time since my surgery i felt full so it takes me more time to drink my Protein Shakes but i know its important to have them so i take my time. And the pain is almost gone completely. Im really happy for the way things are going and i hope al my september buddies feel the same way too [emoji137][emoji137]

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