June 8, 2009

My boyfriend has me hooked on this stuff... I'll have to find out the name of it.... it's DELICIOUS and extremely filling. He used to use it for working out... but it's actually perfect for WLS. :)

I have been trying protein powders also. I like NOW plain powder for my soup and so far I like Casein powder its slow burning protein 23 g. Different flavors but so far I like the choc.

cOUNT ME IN JUNE 8TH GROUP. WOOHOO! I AM SO EXCITED , AND LOK FORWARD TO SHARING THE JOURNEY WITH ALL OF YOU.

Count me in I too am having surgery on June 8th at 10:30 am I have my preop appts this week I go on 5/21 to see my surgeon and on 5/22 for preop at the hospital (my choice to have two different dates this is the only way my husband could be with me for the appointments. I am getting so nervous that I am going to go in and my doc is going to cancel it I am very scared at the same time.

Don't be nervous! I had my Pre-op appointment yesterday. I met with the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, the dietician, and the nurse. It was a breeze!

I also found out that I've lost 6lbs.... which was a nice bonus!

They'll just ask you a bunch of random questions about your health history and talk to you about what to expect on surgery day.... and what to expect afterwards.

They'll also go over all the risks, etc.

You'll do great! :)

I'm having my Pre-Op done on the 22nd as well. I'm kind of nervous about it, but I really don't know why. D: I have to see my surgeon again on the 27th.

I'm still not approved for my surgery yet. I am going back and forth with my PCP's office because they are lazy and keep failing to fax over some papers to my surgeon's office. :/ I'm going there tomorrow before my pre-op testing so I can get copies of the papres and walk them over to my surgeon's office myself.

I hope everything goes well. I'm getting nervous (about insurance approval, I mean).

Here's the protein shake I use (and LOVE):

http://labrada.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=labrada&Product_Code=PP-0209&Category_Code=mrp_shakes

It's a bit spendy, but it goes a LONG way. :)

And it mixes extremely well as a smoothie with ice & yogurt/pudding/fruit/whatever..... or just as a regular drink.

It's actually pretty filling, too. I'm actually to the point where my body CRAVES the protein shakes, lol.

Well one appointment down and one more to go... today I met with the dr's office I was down 3lbs and tomorrow morning i go to the hospital to get blood drawn and meet with the anesthsioligist etc. This process feels so much more real now especially knowing that it is only 2 weeks away. time to get moving to get all my ducks in a row for my family. Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. Looking forward to getting on the loosing side!!!

Woohoo, congrats! Tomorrow will be a breeze :)

I'm extremely thankful for the three day weekend... my house is a mess... and I plan on cleaning all of the crap food out of our pantry to minimize temptation, lol.

My 2-week liquid diet starts on Monday... dun dun dunnnnn!!!!! :)

I can't believe surgery day is only 18 days away!!!! :)

     I am also having surgery on the 8th of June. I'm having mine by Dr Joya. I am also dreading the pre-op diet.
    What kind of diet do you have to do? I can have yogurt or a protein shake for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And juices like apple or grape.
    Is anyone going to be in Puerto Vallarta June 7-16?