Please Somebody Help Me!!!!!!!

[LiseSeattle 0]

I did not know that! Thank you for the scoop!

Good for you, angelsvoice! You can do it!

Lise, some surgeons recommend not using a straw to drink because you take in additional air, which could bloat your stomach and cause gas. Also, it's thought that people usually take bigger sips when drinking from a straw. Another one of those things that vary from surgeon to surgeon.

[wannadancesoon 0]

Something I tried today which was really good, Hills Bros Cappuccino French vanilla, granted it isn't sugar-free, they do have a box that is carb friendly, but I have missed my cappucino's so much, so I thought I would try it, put in the scoops in the Protein Drink added the crushed ice and OMG!!! it was so good. I have gotten on line and have ordered a cappuccino Protein drink and also from the same place got the DaVici's flavored syrups, hoping those arrive next week so I will have something else to add to these Protein Drinks, I'm pretty lucky with my doc. they only require you to be on liquids for two days after surgery and then start the mushies which I was surprised to hear it, but, I don't mind this protein drink "Amaze Rx" Creamy Vanilla Creme, I have read what everyone else is doing and my doc, doesn't want us to do the slim fasts, isopures, etc, I don't know why, but, yes on a protein drink with whey in it, this Amaze Rx was something they sold in the office "if" we wanted to purchase it from them, a little pricey but it is really good and I don't mind drinking it, I sip it and it lasts me about 2 hours, it has 21 g of protein per serving and they do want us to drink 2 of them a day plus 1-2 meals of low carb, so, like everyone has said, every doctor is different, granted the weight isn't coming off as good as if it was straight liquids, but it is coming off very slowly. Sorry for the babbling......

[belliemae 0]

Hey Angel, I guess I will be seeing you in the hospital - the one that starts with an M, correct. I am Doc Malley's 12pm. I too am struggling with the pre op. Too much sweet. Yesterday I had a little trouble and ate two of the wontons that were in my broth from the Chinese rest., and then I ate a cold hot dog while standing in the refrigerator door, I do not eat hot dogs ever, let alone a cold on, and to top it all off I ate 2 bites of oatmeal cake that were just staring at me. So far so good today, but I am surprised it got to me so, I just needed to chew. I felt like a junkie getting a fix. We can do this, I also heard the first three days are the worst, we will see.

Stacey

[sherry319 0]

well i take metformin as well and what i do is have popsicles with sugar , cause we cant have everything sugar free, , so try that and maybe mix sum Jello half with sugar and half sugar free ,, good luck

[angelsvoice 0]

Hey Stacey!!!

I am the 9:00 slot. How cool is that? Yes we will win in this diet so hang in there too. What time will you leave for the hospital? I have to be there at 7:00. I already did my preop stuff this past Friday, so I will pretty much be chillin' while I wait my turn. Lets chat sometime. I would LOVE to have a "same day band buddy" for continued encouragement.

[angelsvoice 0]

Sherry, thank GOD my metformin troubles have subsided. I pray that one day I will not have to take it. It did help me lose some weight though.

[belliemae 0]

Angel - I have to check in at 9am. I did my prep on Mon, and I might say that their scale weighed in at 4lb more than it should have. I go to Malley's office in the morning to do whatever you do last minutes. How have you lost 49lb so far? I have lost 20lb since fall, but I must say I decided 2 years ago that I would not diet again so it has been very slow. I have done much better today with my preop diet, I thought I was going to freak yesterday. I have found that if I do not allow myself to feel actual hunger I am much more reasonable, as soon as real hunger hits and I am even 30mins behind on my shake I start to panic about needing something to chew. I have not been very nice to be around, my husband and kids are leaving me alone - very wise! I would love to chat and perhaps exchange phone #'s. Keep up the good work.

[angelsvoice 0]

Well Stacy my highest weight was 358 at one about 2 years ago. I lost about 55lbs by changing a lot of my eating habits, but then I gained over half back. When I started the 6 month preop program I tipped at 335. When I weighed at Dr. Malley's office last week I was 318. When I weighed yesterday morning I was at 309. That has to be this liquid diet and the metformin. Metformin helps you lose weight too. So the 49lbs is an accumulative loss from my highest. I'll email you my phone number so we can talk. Sonya

P.S. I was EVIL my first day of the diet. But I live alone so I had peace and quiet at home. Work was a whole nother story. LOL!!

[belliemae 0]

Sonya, I emailed my address so you can get me that way. I should have given you my number and I will. Email me seperate from this and I will. Just had my morning shake oh yummy! I am not sure if living alone would be better or worse for me but my husband cooked something for my kids on Sunday that smelled so good I had to cover my nose, and I was on another floor. I think if they would lock me in a jail cell for the 2 weeks I would do great and probably enjoy the break. Stacey

Edited March 18, 2008 by belliemae
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[ds0911 0]

Hi- The Unjury chocolate Protein Shake is actually pretty good. Also, talk to your doc because you might need a little more carbs than you are getting. They had to increase mine pre-op because I am diabetic and I was shaking and sugar levels were getting low. I know it is HORRIBLE! The reason they need you to do this is that your liver has to be "Flat" in order to assist with the surgery. Make sure you are getting enough Protein, even if you have to drink it constantly because it will help you feel full and less shaky and nauseous. The first two to three days are horrible b/c you are sort of "detoxing." After that you will feel better and it will get easier. Also, maybe talk to the doc about not taking the metformin for a few days...

[sherry319 0]

Day one of preop diet and I am struggling terribly!!!!!!!!!! The Body Fortress Protein shakes SUCK!!!! But I drank it anyway. I can't tell if I'm hungry or nausious. Anyone else feel like this? Is it all in my mind because I know I just can't go to the cafeteria and get some food? I am staying true to this diet though so I guess I'll eat some more Jello. Anything else you eat that is liquid and not sweet besides chicken and beef broth? Thanks for all who have gone before me who will help me get through this and pay it forward.

im on my 7th day of liquids my surgery date is march 26th! just take one day at a time im sick of Jello already but have been eatin alot of popsicles they help with feeling hungry! also try putting ur Protein Shakes in the freezer for a hour or two the colder the better!! GOOD LUCK!!

[angelsvoice 0]

Day 8 and I am still hangin' in there! Have not cheated so I am actually getting used to the shakes. I just smoothie them to death!!!But it's all good. Sherry I'm a day after you so I cannot wait to this part is over for you, belliemae and I. Everyone else too of course. Happy drinking!!!!

[jeepsssss 0]

i start my clear diet on the 28th of march but i am also type 2 d and my dr is cutting my med in half