Vsg to Rny w/ a December surgery date. Liquid diet for the holidays!

[Khalilahluv 2]

Hey there! I'm scheduled for rny 12/26. I'm so excited and currently 4 days into my liquid diet. I'm looking forward to sharing my results and journey with you all. Wish me luck!

I tried premiere chocolate and Peanut Butter shake and absolutely loved it! Please share any of your favs here. Anything to help a sista out.

[Tomo 1,191]

Congrats! How exciting for you. I remember counting the days. It is an exciting time for you. Ahh I'm not really into Protein Shakes, I do really like Kola Protein, RTD plant protein chocolate banana and powder form, I would say nectar sweets, chocolate truffle.

[kcuster83 1,504]

Congratulations!

Side note: Don't stock up on your favorites too much, after surgery your taste tends to change. Sometimes short term and sometimes long term.

I LOVED the premier chocolate Peanut Butter before surgery and I can't stand it now. Just taste like chemicals to me. Very weird.

Good luck on your journey!

[Jeanniebug 473]

Congratulations! We all have different tastes. And like @kcuster83 says, don't stock up before surgery, because your tastes might change. Mine sure did. After surgery, I could only drink the Fairlife shakes.

I bought a case of the Premier Protein chocolate Mint shakes to make ice cream with. They're pretty good. I don't really drink shakes anymore - I'm pretty much on to real food now. Really, I only drink a shake if we have to be in the car and it's time for me to eat and I don't feel like bringing actual food.

[LeighlonLove 6]

I'm having revision surgery on 12/29 and started pre-op diet on the 15th. I had my VSG surgery in Mexico in 2016 and wasn't nervous at all. After gaining over 100 pounds back (thank you Covid isolation and depression) I decided to explore the conversion which was the surgery originally advised for me but my insurance wouldn't pay for it. I'm really nervous this time and I'm having surgery close to home. Also feeling super emotional about it and trying not to keep internally beating myself up for feeling like I failed!

I struggle with the Protein Drinks so I've been buying the high Protein yogurts and I found a zero calorie gatorade with added protein that they did a good job hiding the whey aftertaste. It's not as high in protein as a shake but I figure If I'm getting it in that's what matters

[Jeanniebug 473]

18 minutes ago, LeighlonLove said:

I'm having revision surgery on 12/29 and started pre-op diet on the 15th. I had my VSG surgery in Mexico in 2016 and wasn't nervous at all. After gaining over 100 pounds back (thank you Covid isolation and depression) I decided to explore the conversion which was the surgery originally advised for me but my insurance wouldn't pay for it. I'm really nervous this time and I'm having surgery close to home. Also feeling super emotional about it and trying not to keep internally beating myself up for feeling like I failed!

I struggle with the Protein Drinks so I've been buying the high Protein yogurts and I found a zero calorie gatorade with added Protein that they did a good job hiding the whey aftertaste. It's not as high in protein as a shake but I figure If I'm getting it in that's what matters

Don't beat yourself up. My surgeon said that obesity is like cancer, it wants to come back. That's why 95% of people can't keep the weight off with just diet and exercise alone. And that's why such a large number of people don't keep it off, even after having surgery. Yes, our chances of keeping the weight off after surgery are better than not having surgery, but the weight still wants to come back. Hugs!

[4mylife101 1]

Good Luck, my revision to bypass is on Friday 12/23 ......I'm so excited. I have to do 3 Protein Shakes a day, I do 2 ready made and make my own shake for lunch in my Ninja blender. Add Better than Bullion to my broths for better taste and I like Sugar Free Chocolate Ice pops. Since I do not like Water I'm adding Cold Enhancers to my 64oz jug which are pretty good and I drink Zero Cherry flavored Gatorade and Propel water......I'm 195 today and Goal weight is 145lbs.