Maybe my video can help anyone get a little bit more prepared than I was

[chula313 46]

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[SorryNameTaken 85]

Thank you for such an honest account of your experience so far! I am coming up on my revision from band to bypass, so i have some idea of what to expect, but know it'll be very different still. It's been many years since my band, so it's good to have some reminders of things I can't remember from all those years ago.

A bariatric budget is a really good thing to be talking about! I don't think most people know the extent of how expensive it can get to get all of your nutrients in!

There is a brand of Protein Shakes that may work for you, Syntrax Nectar. They seem to have a lot of fruit flavors for people like us who don't want to drink thick chocolate flavors every day. I have not tried them yet, so I can't speak to how great they are, but the reviews look good! I have a few samples from them sitting in my BariatricPal cart to order, so I can always get in touch once I try them! I also thin out my Protein Drinks with extra almond milk I want to be able to drink my Protein shakes easily not feel like I'm putting a ton of work into it. Or you could try using the unflavored Protein Powder in various liquids and pureed foods!

It sounds like despite the pain, you are doing great things, it looks like you are moving well and really have a grasp on what's going on. You are going to be super successful, I just know it! Keep up the great work 😃

[shanshan 175]

Thanks for sharing

[chula313 46]

Thank you for such an honest account of your experience so far! I am coming up on my revision from band to bypass, so i have some idea of what to expect, but know it'll be very different still. It's been many years since my band, so it's good to have some reminders of things I can't remember from all those years ago.

A bariatric budget is a really good thing to be talking about! I don't think most people know the extent of how expensive it can get to get all of your nutrients in!

There is a brand of Protein Shakes that may work for you, Syntrax Nectar. They seem to have a lot of fruit flavors for people like us who don't want to drink thick chocolate flavors every day. I have not tried them yet, so I can't speak to how great they are, but the reviews look good! I have a few samples from them sitting in my BariatricPal cart to order, so I can always get in touch once I try them! I also thin out my Protein drinks with extra almond milk I want to be able to drink my protein shakes easily not feel like I'm putting a ton of work into it. Or you could try using the unflavored protein powder in various liquids and pureed foods!

It sounds like despite the pain, you are doing great things, it looks like you are moving well and really have a grasp on what's going on. You are going to be super successful, I just know it! Keep up the great work [emoji2]

Thank you [emoji8]

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[chula313 46]

Thanks for sharing

You're welcome and thank you for your time to watch the video and comment [emoji8]

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[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

Thank you for the video, very honest. I'm teary eyed and understanding the truth is different for each of us. I'm so darn nervous as January gets closer. Remember "your" why. I think I'm as prepared as I can be, but I'm going to the Obesity Conference in Anaheim, CA today. If I learn anything helpful to aid you, I'll share under this topic. Great information you've provided us with. Stay courageous.

[Panda333 276]

Thank you for sharing your honest experience. @chula313 I just had surgery on oct 1 and really relate to you. The cost has been eye opening, I'm so glad I have a bunch of cheap Amazon dresses to wear and a bunch of large size panties from Walmart. I'm only wearing flip flops right now. My pain has been significant too..but sounds like yours is worse, I'm so sorry. My doctor only gave me 10 pills of trammadol and no refills so I'm using those sparingly. Four of my six inciscions are all along exactly where my fat rolls when I sit down, sooo painful. I am thankful for this board and I know it gets better!!

[chula313 46]

Thank you for sharing your honest experience. [mention=370602]chula313[/mention] I just had surgery on oct 1 and really relate to you. The cost has been eye opening, I'm so glad I have a bunch of cheap Amazon dresses to wear and a bunch of large size panties from Walmart. I'm only wearing flip flops right now. My pain has been significant too..but sounds like yours is worse, I'm so sorry. My doctor only gave me 10 pills of trammadol and no refills so I'm using those sparingly. Four of my six inciscions are all along exactly where my fat rolls when I sit down, sooo painful. I am thankful for this board and I know it gets better!!

You're welcome@panda333 I am feeling better a little bit more each day and you will too the first 2 weeks were hard but for me these few days after my 2 weeks are much better than a week ago even 5 days ago tomorrow I will start my walking again I actually started a week too early and learned the hard way today I had my 2 week post op follow up it's been 2 weeks since I was discharged from the hospital

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[szaboa 0]

Thank you for sharing your video with us , it is just going to get better and easier! You are stronger than you think [emoji6] [emoji8]

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