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Have you heard of anyone going to the states to get some? I'm intrigued by their flavours. Cookies and cream,peaches and cream, strawberry and cream.
Congratulations!
Yeah, it's a struggle in the beginning but it gets better.
I'd just work at getting your fluids in and drinking protein shakes and some soup. That's what I did. I couldn't tolerate oatmeal in the early goings but you will eventually.
Sip walk, toot, sip, walk, toot - that's your job for the next few days. :)
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
I did Premier Protein. It was just easy. I like both the chocolate and the vanilla. If the caramel shows up again, I LOVED the caramel.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hey guys,
Any suggestions on best protein shakes/flavours for post op? starting to look into getting ready for surgery.
Thanks
I have noticed I'm not as hungry all the time now it's only been 5 days I've been using the saxenda. I haven't had any side effects at all mind you it's just the lowest dose I'm taking right now. Time will tell...thank you for your reply ?
I was on Optifast for 3 weeks, I had my surgery in Guelph. I was allowed only 1 cup of broth a day, plain decaf tea or coffee, all the water I could drink and Optifast. Never cheated once, because if I did I was only harming myself and risking all the hard work I had put into my journey. The first week was hell.. but then it got easier. At the end, I actually missed Optifast.
If your first thoughts is to post about cheating on Optifast, then maybe you are not ready for this surgery and total life style change. I am now 5 yrs post op. I have maintained my 160 pound weight loss.Dedication and loving my new looks, life and of course health.
Think twice about cheating if you do then you are not ready for this.
That salmon sounds good.
Obviously that other baby isn't as brilliant as the little Nugget.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Thanks CC!! I really need to find a fish that I like... I know it's so good for you but I can't get past the fishy-ness (both the flavour and the animal aspect). I really have to disassociate the animals from the food...
I missed posting this morning because the little nugget had a playdate. It was super cute... Every time she "talked" the other baby started crying.
QOTD: despite me not liking the salmon I know it actually turned out well. It was a spicy rub -- paprika, cayenne, chili powder, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon, butter, salt, and pepper. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel, sprinkle with salt and pepper, rub on the paste, top with sliced lemon, bake for 10-15 at 400.
Post-op three years and eleven months (appointment March 4th).
Breakfast - protein bar
Snack - nut bar
Lunch - chicken and rice
Snack - protein bar
Dinner - chicken and veg
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
I did not have any side effects at all.
My doctor had a good trick, she recommended that I take this at night before bed so I would sleep through the side effects in the initial stages. It worked for me! I think the most common side effects are headache and nausea...I felt no nausea and had a dull headache for the first 2-3 days. Eventually I started to use it in the morning instead, because I felt my hunger creeping back in in the evenings...so delaying the dose addressed that.
I actually think Saxenda really just made me understand the benefits of the surgery. I was very much on the fence before. Seeing what a difference the GLP made to my hunger was eye opening. Surgery has made my hunger go to zero.
I do want to say that it does not help you with cravings. So you may not feel hungry, but I found I still had to deal with my mental hunger/cravings. But I am fortunate to have access to a therapist and some self help books that help me deal with these.
*TWH* Referral - December 2017; Orientation - March 2018; SW Assessment - May 2018; Nurse Practitioner - June 2018; Nutrition Class - June 2018; Psych - August 2018; Dietitian - August 2018; Appt. w/ Surgeon - November 2018; Surgery date - January 2019
Weight loss
Pre-surgery: 14, M1: 18, M2: 9, M3: 8, M4: 10, M5:6 , M6:9
Thank you for your input.. Did you find you had any side effects from it being on it that long? I am hoping to lose enough weight that I may not need surgery but if I dont I'll go the surgery route.
