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 I am still in the approval stage, but I have to lose 25lbs pre surgery.  I noticed that since I have been on the diet that if I drink a diet iced tea or something with artificial sweetener in it, I get hungry sooner.  I didn't have any today and I stayed fuller today.  I know post op I can't have sugar and was curious if you experiance the same thing???  Does anyone use any alternatives??  

Hope you are doing better today

I tried premiere nutrition it was pre-made and wasn't too bad if you have a vitamin shoppe or gnc you can go and see if they have small portions or testers you can try.  Good luck you just have to look and find something that works for you.  Ask the doctor if they offer protein drinks from healthwise... they have fruity ones and vanilla, etc.  But you can only order those through a doctor

Hi,  Sounds like you have thought this choice through and I congratulate you on your choice.  It is a positive journey that will help you sort out many things in your life.  I wish you the best!  We're all here for you in the journey.

My surgery went very well.  I had to spend the first night in ICU due to my severe sleep apnea but, that's ok.  Then, my blood pressure dropped pretty low and they were concerned with that but, it bounced back and nothing was wrong with my heart.  There were a couple other minor glitches but they were quickly resolved and I am now home and recovering.  Saw the doc for my first followup.  It went well and I am making good progress.  Recovery is difficult because I am having to stay close to home... which will get better a healing progresses and I begin to take in more solid foods.  It's also difficult getting in all the fluids and protein the doc wants me to.  And, my knee and back issues limit my mobility and that also makes recovery difficult.  

I may be getting into too much detail but, I know I would appreciate a realistic picture.  It's not all smiles and roses.  It's difficult.  The doc says this is the hardest part and I believe him.  I'll get through it just like everyone else who had the surgery did.  I think the key is facing the difficulties rather than hiding from them and working through them.  They will pass.

My best to you,
Diana

Hi Diana!
  Thank you so much, his has been something I have been talking with my doctor about doing for years now. I have an underlying condition that makes it hard for me to lose weight, I have done a good amount of research thus far and my best friend just had GB surgery 7 weeks ago. I started the process already, well some sort of it. My doctor sent over the paperwork to the hospital already for them to get the stuff together to get me going on my weightloss journey. Right now I am a stay at home mom so I have the time to go to the groups and appointments and anything else during the day while my kids are at school that I need to so that i can get started. I am very motivated and I know this is a new way of life not a quick fix. I am excited to start on my way to a better life. Good luck with your recovery and journey as well. How are you feeling? How was the surgery for you?