On the countdown to May 8...

I began the liquid diet this Tuesday; last night was the worst so far. I think I must be starting the sugar/carb withdraw. Such a headache!!!! The hunger isn't as bad, I just down some fluid when I'm feeling hungry. I am starting to get nervous. I have pre-op labs today @ 0900. That's all I have to do, besides wait and sip on some crystal light!!!! The one thing I keep doing is remembering my favorite foods that I didn't get to eat for the "last time". And of course they have the big ole billboards advertising 30 shrimp @ Red Lobster!! Anyway, this next week I need to get some protein "stuff" ordered. Don't want to order too mu*****ase my tastes change like some of ya'll have mentioned. I hope to be in attendance at the next luncheon , hopefully I'll be up to it! Can't wait to meet everyone!! Thanks for the support and info. ~~Elena

Hi Elena, Just think before long you will be a loser. Good luck on the pre-op work today. Ellen

Thanks Ellen, had an easy time of it. Just bled in a tube, peed in a cup and got an EKG. Now I'm all set to become a loser!!! ~~Elena

Since the next luncheon is May 12th, we'll let you slide for May. We will expect to see you at the June luncheon though. Even though you'll be on pureed, we'll find something on the menu you can have or you can bring your own if you'd rather. Will we see you at the support group meeting this coming Tuesday, May 1st? You are not giving up all of your favorites forever. You will be able to have shrimp again. In fact, it's one of the easiest tolerated meats in the early stages. You just won't be able to eat 30.

Hi Susan, I'm so glad you mentioned the meeting on the 1st. I was thinking it would be on my surgery day. I will be there. And I'm soooooo happy about being able to eat shrimp. Shrimp and crab legs are probably my all time faves!!! I'd love to make it to the May luncheon, but it will more than likely be June. See you Tuesday! ~~Elena

Elena, I am about 14 weeks out and I eat about 3 or 4 shrimp depending on the size with the Walden Farms coctail sauce and it is wonderful. I enjoy it so much, it is probably one of the meals I eat the most!! I have also been eating it since about week 10. You can also go to Red Lobster and for a dollar each, you can by shrimp individually with your WLS card if you like, that is what my server did for me. Shelia P.S. I also live about a mile from the store, I wonder if we are neighbors, PM me where you live and who knows!!

Elena, Let me suggest the 3.1 oz 42 gram New Whey bullets, they are just a few sips and a quick way to get your protein in, but just do half at a time as you can not absorb more than 30 grams at a time. I had only wish I knew about them when I came home from surgery. I have found them locally at the Vitamin Shoppe 12 for 29.99. Just a suggestion, Shelia

Thanks for the info Shelia, I'm going to look into them. Hope to see you Tuesday. ~~Elena

Elena, When I spoke to Connie today, she has seven cases of the orange coming in, they will probably be more than the Vitamin Shoppe, but she is still looking for a better vendor. Connie was just trying to get some items in stock that we have requested so they will be here when people need them. Shelia

Hey Elena! May 8th will be here before you know it. Keep strong!!