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Jewel_in_hiding
on 9/20/10 1:10 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 09/07/10

Topic: RE: Approval!!!!!

Congratulations on your approval!! Your date will be here before you know it.

Top is my progress, Bottom is to Surgeon's Goal

Jewel_in_hiding
on 9/20/10 1:09 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 09/07/10

Topic: RE: CAN SOME ONE HELP ME I HAVE SURGERY IN DEC

You have the same surgical group as I used (I used the Norfolk office). I would recommend getting protein samples. What you like now is not the same as what you will be able to tolerate post-op. Our surgical group usually sends patients home on stage 3 foods. I am only able to eat 1oz of lean meat/protein for a meal (this will gradually increase as you get further out) . As a result, I tend to sick with scrambled eggs and carb master yogart (kroger vanilla). Although I had a lot of s/f jello pre-op I really havent had much since surgery. I do however have lots of sugar free popsicles (my pouch likes cold things better). When you leave the hospital, your bariatric coordinator will give you a schedule to start your protein and various vitamins. If you follow the schedule you will do fine, just remember to sip, sip, sip.

Top is my progress, Bottom is to Surgeon's Goal

KSchulz
on 9/20/10 10:45 am - King George, VA

RNY on 12/21/10 with

Topic: RE: Approval!!!!!

YAY!!!!! Congrats. I know your very excited. Hopefully I will get mine and we can be surgery buddies. lmao

Carla C.
on 9/20/10 10:04 am - Norfolk, VA

RNY on 07/08/09

Topic: RE: Central Virginia Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Robert Adelaar... he is the Nations BEST... got me out of a wheel chair....

caroline2622
on 9/20/10 8:29 am - Woodbridge , VA

VSG on 09/30/08 with

Topic: RE: Any plastic surgeon recommendations?

LOL was not sure. The is also a Dr Andrew Kreigel as well. Did not impress me. Thought he was too agressive in this approach. You will never do wrong with Mitchel Kreiger

lost 140 lbs

Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger

caroline2622
on 9/20/10 8:28 am - Woodbridge , VA

VSG on 09/30/08 with

Topic: RE: Approval!!!!!

Hello neighbor! Keep in touch and let us know your date

lost 140 lbs

Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger

caroline2622
on 9/20/10 8:27 am - Woodbridge , VA

VSG on 09/30/08 with

Topic: RE: CAN SOME ONE HELP ME I HAVE SURGERY IN DEC

You should be meeting with your nutrionist soon.     Totally understand being confused.   If you are not sure they will go over stuff with you.     In the beginning you will not be drinking alot.   Do not buy huge amounts right now.

Suggest the 1st week or so Isopure liquid ... they are in glass bottles. Check out the refrigerator sections of a vitamin shop.   the orange pineapple was my favorite flavor.    I watered them down and sipped all day.   As you get farther out you will increase you fluid intake.

Keep in mind that your tastebuds pre and post op may change. Get samples to try out at 1st.   You may want to network with someone who lives close to you and swap samples too.

Once you get going work toward bigger bags of protein.   I like Costco size EAS vanilla powder. EAS vanilla with sugar free flavors are pretty good or I add a bit of coffee too. Comes in chocolate too... I prefer Trader Joes chocolate    I add lactaid milk to it.

Good luck and keep in touch

lost 140 lbs

Extended TT 12/072009 Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger

seriouslaughter
on 9/20/10 8:25 am

Topic: RE: Approval!!!!!

I'm in Woodbridge.

I think the next best thing to solving a probem is finding some humor in it. -Frank A. Clark

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