~5 WLS Questions for Post-Ops~

1. What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand? 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? Thank you all for taking the time to answer these questions and helping us pre-ops prepare for our journey! Sincerely, SipeleK

Sipele It was such a treat this morning seeing your pretty face on the boards!!! Thanks for the questions!!! 1. What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand? Sorry, but I dont have to do protein...doc wants me to get it from food. 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? hmmmmmm.....the only thing I can think of is chap stick. 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? Everyday I have more energy. Sometimes I amaze myself! Its so nice not to be tired all of the time! 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? hells bells..........There is not one food that gives me trouble. And thats the trouble! 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? It is REALLY REALLY REALLY hard for the first week or two. Thats when you need a seasoned post-opper(SOOS!!!) to tell you everything will get better. And it does!!!!!!!!!!!! take care dear, sweet Sipele!! willby

1. What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand? I love profect & roadside lemonade.... least favorite has to be the blah vanilla or choc of any brand.. 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? SAMPLES!! Protein drink samples.. lots of variety.. It gives them a chance to taste a bunch without having to buy a tub of something they dont like.. ( I did it for my friend who had surgery a week after I did.) 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? ONE thing?? There are so many things that make you sucessful... But if I had to name one thing it would be I still limit the amount of food I eat.. 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? Breads, pasta, and rice!! My down fall.. my trigger foods!! Within 2 minutes of a small bite Im running for the bathroom 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? Its NOT easy.. there are so many mental and emotional moments along the way.. great questions! Amber

SIS . What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand?MY FAVORITE BRAND OF PROTEIN IS NECTAR OR UNJURY YOU MIX WITH WATER OR CRYSTAL LIGHT RATHER THAN MILK MUCH EASIER TO DRINK MY LEAST FAVORITE IS THE WALMART BRAND IT JUST DIDN'T DO WELL FOR ME 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? A GYM MEMBERSHIP AN ANGEL (THANKS MOM) SUGAR FREE POPSICLES AND FUDGESICLES WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY BOOK 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? MY SUPPORT TEAM 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? TOOO NEW TO ANSWER THAT ONE YET 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? GET IN THE GYM OR WALK B4 SURGERY TO GET IN THE BEST SHAPE U CAN IT MAKES RECOVERY EASIER AND SURGERY EASIER IF I HADN'T I THINK I WOULDA HAD MORE COMPLICATIONS SINCE MY SURGERY TOOK OVER 8 HRS RATHER THAN 4 AND A HALF SO I THINK I WOULDA HAD SOME BREATHING ISSUES OR ANESTHESIA ISSUES IF I HADN'T

1. What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand? I love stallone protein pudding.I have liked all I have tried I am not fussy 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? Ice chips ,Lip balm and a recliner to sleep in after surgery 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? what ever the Doctor has told me to do I have done no cheating. 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? Potatoes with skins on them 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? Know what you are getting into and be ready to change your life.You must have a strong will and be able to follow all the doctors instructions no cheating it is not even an option If you want this tool to work for you.. Thank you all for taking the time to answer these questions and helping us pre-ops prepare for our journey!

~5 WLS Questions for Post-Ops~ 1. What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand? I like the GNC Creamy Vanilla Zero Carb Protein, but, I like it mixed with shakes with fruit. I really haven't had any issues with any of the protein shakes. 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? Actually, this is something we do in my in-person support group at the hospital I had surgery. When a patient is going to have surgery, we sign up to be an "angel" for the patient. We visit them in the hospital and we take them a care basket. I put crystal lite on-the-go, EAS CarbVantage protein drink, SF hot chocolate, SF hot cider, Pacific organic chicken broth, papaya enzyme pills, SF jello and whatever else I can think of when I'm putting it together! 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? Keeping track of what I eat and how much I exercise in fitday.com. 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? I have trouble digesting lettuce and bread. 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? Please make sure you are ready for this. Educate yourself. Know the risks, know what it is really going to take to make this successful. It is no magic. Grieve for food before the surgery and get it out of your system! Lori 384/260.5/168 P.S. I didn't lose any weight this week and I feel I've worked very hard, there is no magic...believe me.

1. What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand? Vanilla Very Berry from bariatriceating.com 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? SF everything, and a case of water, and chapstick!! 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? SUPPORT!!!!!!!! 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? Too new yet, only 4 weeks out. 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? Educate yourself and NEVER give up!! Huggs, Ruth

Hi Sipele, I have probably given you all the information I have in my head. I wish I could share it with everyone, but a few of you have gotten the knowlegde I have learned the hard way, so here it is for those of you new to the boards and dont know me. 1. What is your favorite brand of protein? What is your least favorite brand? Favorite is world wide pure protien RTD. Worst is Isopure. Terrible after taste to me. 2. If you could give a pre-opper a bag of goodies before they have surgery what would it include? SF popsicles, sf pudding, sf jello, protien samples, chap stick, books, articles, journals to write in, broth, soups, sf syrups, sf koolaid and crystal light, decaf tea, diet snapple, egg whites. 3. What is the ONE thing that has made you most successful through this WLS journey? Following the plan the doctors gave me and not touching anything with added sugar and bad carbs like bread, pasta, rice, chips, etc. Also being strict with vits and protien. Also, being an angel has helped me as much as them. 4. What are some of the foods you find that you are no longer able to tolerate? I can tolerate everything I try. 5. If you can tell a pre-op patient one word of advise before they have this surgery, what would it be? Once you get thru the initial healing, it will be the best thing you ever did. Hope this helps Sipele, but you wont be going thru this alone. I will be there for every step, every question you have, and every step you take. Love Soos