After all the wait, the time has arrived - liquid diet.
It seems like this has been a very long process that would never end, but here I am, my last day of eating "normally" (which obviously wasn't very normal). I'm nervous and excited and more nervous.
What advice do you have for the liquid diet? I ordered some Nectar that should be in today. I was planning on getting some jello and popsicles. I'm already mourning eating a little, as weird as that sounds. I know I have to drink a ton of protein shakes.
Any responses welcome and thank you in advance!
HW 293 CW 275 GW 175
Start of liquid diet: 275.4
Surgery date - 2.13.18!!!
Each surgeon requires something different. I suggest following whatever he has ordered.
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
on 1/29/18 8:47 am
Hooray! It won't be long now! The big thing aside from shrinking your liver through calorie reduction is to get enough protein in during your pre-op diet - at least 60 grams if not more per day. This will provide your body with what it needs to heal quickly. My doc had me on 4 Bariatric Fusion "shakes" (really to thin to be called shakes) per day. No coffee either! Best of luck to you, and smooth sailing!
Best wishes! I start my liquid diet on Thursday!
i got a couple different types of protein mixes and RTD varieties to keep things mixed up, and unflavored powder to mix with broth.
HW: 340 SW: 329 Goal: 170
CW: 243
Surgeon: Dr. Kalyana Nandipati (Omaha, NE)
It's fairly easy to find at most vitamin/health type shops that sell protein. My local grocery store actually has a decent selection. I bought a small pouch of Isopure unflavored. I figured I could add it to broth and to other strained soups for a boost
HW: 340 SW: 329 Goal: 170
CW: 243
Surgeon: Dr. Kalyana Nandipati (Omaha, NE)
Where did you find unflavored powder?
I like Unjury unflavored protein powder. I buy it online.
https://www.unjury.com/unjury-unflavored-protein-container.h tml