Hello Everyone! January 12th! Anyone With Me That Day?

Hi Lisa, Thanks for reminding me SF Kool aid just went on my list. I would not have this much but my Dr. requires the 2 week liquids only diet before surgery which I also start on Dec. 29th (we can support each other all the way!)  I wish I knew about the Medifast diet so I could tell you about it, sorry. I know if you ask about on the main forum you will get all the info on it.  As far as vitamins, the B-12 dissolves under your tongue and the Calcium Citrate is usually a liquid or a lozenge (silly me got chewable, and found out it was Calcium Carbonate NOT Citrate) I am going to fix this ASAP. Oh yes, I wanted to tell you I would try protein shakes like I have do not wait until post- op. I am not lactose intolerant but for some reason after I drink a shake w/ skim milk I get so bloated and gassy (sorry gross) I am switching to soy milk to see if that helps. If I can think of anything else I will post it right away and keep me updated. Robin

LISA-    MEDIFAST IS A LIQUID DIET DEPENDING ON WHAT YOUR DOCTOR WANTS YOU MAY HAVE THE CHOICE OF ONE MEAL PER DAY.  THE DRINKS ARENT GREAT BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT!  I MIGHT SUGGEST THAT YOU BUY VANILLIA AND THEN GET SOME SUGAR FREE FLAVORS OR ADD A COUPLE TABLESPOONS OF FLAVORED COFFEE CREAMER!  BEST OF LUCK!  MY SUGERY DATE IS ON 1/8/09  ILL LET YA KNOW HOW IT GOES  :)  EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

WElcome to the group Robin. Congrats on getting your date. I know your excited.
Emily

Hi Emily, Thanks for your kind welcome! Robin

HI ROBIN!  I GOT MY DATE TODAY AND IT'S THE 13TH!  I CAN HARDLY WAIT!  IWISH YOU LUCK AND LOVE.  I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.  KEEP IN TOUCH! CATHY DUNCAN

Hi Cathy, Congratulations! &Thankyou .I am so happy for you as well. This is so exciting. We are all starting our journey towards a brand new life together. Much love and luck to you. MY Prayers are with you. Robin

Hi my January buddies!  Robin glad you have met some of our crew.. Time sure is flying and the only thing I have stocked up on is Crystal light!! Is anyone else being lazy about the liquid diet??

I know i have to start on January 3rd but I feel I should be doing something now and I haven't even tried!!! I guess with the holidays I am being lazy.  I hope to get my butt in gear after Christmas.

Robin, I was going to ask if your doctor made you go thru all the evaluation testing, endoscopy, cardio etc.. So you are stuck with the 2 week liquid diet as well..

Well all in all I am excited and can't wait.. we will all do great!!

Keep in touch and enjoy your weekend

Yoly

Hi Robin  and glad to hear your happy news also Yoly~  I have an appt with my surgeon and nutritionist on the 26th and I am sure I will have to start my pre op diet on Saturday!  I hate!!!  creamy drinks!  I have a real hard time trying to get them down.  But I figure if I sip it  maybe,  I wish they would make a protein fruity drink!  I am hoping to talk to Vickie and see what she thinks.  I am so excited, I want to tell everyone!!  I hope to keep in touch with you both.  God Bless!               Cathy

Hi Cathy

Hey somewhere on this site someone mentioned a necter flavored protein drink.. i will look for it and tell you who posted.. there are alot of fruity protein drinks.. we will get you information..

talk soon

yoly

JUVEN Protein Powder- Fruity Flavored Drinks Such as Grape & Orange can be found at Rite -Aid

NECTAR comes in a wide variety of fruity flavors- www.bariatriceating.com

UNJURY- comes in unflavored so you can add it to your favorite liquids (even coffee & soups) to get in your protein **temperatures must be warm, or the protein will clump.
www.unjury.com 

I hope this helps everyone that is looking for some alternatives to creamy shakes and we will all want to change things up a bit every now and again. I will be getting the unjury unflavored to add to broths, SF Puddings, Coffees, SF Kool-Aid, I have heard you just get sick of the shakes after a while- but we still need our protein. Robin