One the loosing side . . . finally!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I finally got to have surgery as scheduled on the 20th! I am very impressed with Dr. Bauman. He even came up to the hospital around 9:00pm on Friday night to make sure that I had voided so I could go home. (I couldn't pee after surgery so they had to put a catheter back in. For any of you out there that hasn't had your surgery yet, if you plan on stocking up on protein that you like (like I did) don't. I had read several postings that our tastes change after surgery. I don't know what happens to cause this phenomenon, but now some of the protein drinks that I loved make me want to gag. I did like the chocolate Atkins Advantage that they gave me at the hospital. Right now I am tolerating the Advant Edge. And the stuff I got at GNC with had 32 gms of protein for serving - well it taste like what I would imagine wet dog hair would taste like. Also, if you don't pack anything but a pair of slippers, lip balm, a brush and a toothbrush and toothpaste, you'll be fine. Hope this helps any newbies out there. Susan

Hi Susan. Angela D. here from Winterville. I am having my surgery in Pinehurst w/Dr. Washington. I do appreciate the news. I was getting ready to get some things in advance. Protien items were 1 of them. Thanx for letting me know. I just did try the Ensure shake. That was pretty good. I have heard that taste changes after major surgery. I just signed my papers for surgery the other day. I had my EKG so that is 1 test that I wont have to do when my surgery is scheduled. I hope Medicaid is on the ball so I can hear something really soon. Thanx again . I really do enjoy this website. Angela

So Happy for you...keep me posted on your recovery. Stephanie

Hey Angela! If you do shop ahead for protein get sampler packs! That way if you hate something you don't have a 2 pound jug of it gathering dust like I did! I ended up giving away over $100 worth of protein that I hated post-op! But sampler packs are a great way of discovering what you like and what you wouldn't give to your worst enemy! Good luck to you! ~Nim

Susan Congratulations!! I agree with you about the protein. After a few months you might be able to tolerate the ones you liked before the surgery. And they always (to me anyway) taste better colllllllllllddddd. Good luck (I have my 3 month ((+ 1 week)) appt with Dr B this morning. G.

Hey Susan, Congrats to you on your wls surgery! How are you feeliing? Thanks for the info on what to take to hospital and also the protein drinks. Im a newbie and just had most of my appointments finished, I just have to have a EKG and go to seminar and Im all DONE finally! Im anxious to get my surgery date. How did you feel after surgery? I hope it wasnt too bad for you. I am sure nervous but cant wait to finally have it done. Well, I will make a list of the things to take to hospital that you listed just so I remember when its my time. Good Luck to you and let me know how your doing. Denise ^i^

Congratulations on a successful surgery! I hope that everything goes as smoothly for you! ~Nim