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LisaLisa

LisaLisa

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My surgery date is 14 October in the afternoon. The surgeon eventually got in touch with me while he was at the beach (!) and discussed everything with me. My reflux is not bad enough to force the by pass surgery, so I'll be getting the sleeve as I wished. I have a bunch more appointments to get through but it's finally real. Every time I have second thoughts, I just stand up and my knee convinces me it's the right decision. Two weeks to restock my frig with acceptable foods and eat the unacceptable. I've been sampling protein bars, water, and eating high protein yogurt (two good! thanks for the tip!), before the liquid diet starts. I suspect I'll slide right into the new habits once I'm healed. oh boy! Game on! O.O
 
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LisaLisa said:
My surgery date is 14 October in the afternoon. The surgeon eventually got in touch with me while he was at the beach (!) and discussed everything will me. My reflux is not bad enough to force the by pass surgery, so I'll be getting the sleeve as I wished. I have a bunch more appointments to get through but it's finally real. Every time I have second thoughts, I just stand up and my knee convinces me it's the right decision. Two weeks to restock my frig with acceptable foods and eat the unacceptable. I've been sampling protein bars, water, and eating high protein yogurt (two good! thanks for the tip!), before the liquid diet starts. I suspect I'll slide right into the new habits once I'm healed. oh boy! Game on! O.O
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How exciting, congratulations!
 
LisaLisa said:
My surgery date is 14 October in the afternoon. The surgeon eventually got in touch with me while he was at the beach (!) and discussed everything with me. My reflux is not bad enough to force the by pass surgery, so I'll be getting the sleeve as I wished. I have a bunch more appointments to get through but it's finally real. Every time I have second thoughts, I just stand up and my knee convinces me it's the right decision. Two weeks to restock my frig with acceptable foods and eat the unacceptable. I've been sampling protein bars, water, and eating high protein yogurt (two good! thanks for the tip!), before the liquid diet starts. I suspect I'll slide right into the new habits once I'm healed. oh boy! Game on! O.O
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My knees are bad as well and my surgery is tomorrow. Very excited and actually looking forward to have the ability to exercise again%!!!
 
dianeseattle said:
I would be very interested to hear about any positive changes in your knee after you lose weight. My right knee hurt less when I was very fat because I had enough fat cushion to keep the bone away from the bone do you. When I lost weight there was no padding and my phone's ground together mercilessly. I had my total knee replacement about a year after I lost all that weight. I could barely walk by then.
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My issue is exactly the opposite. I have no cushion and doctors feel weight loss will contribute tremendously.
 
Congrats!
Perfect timing; I had mine at that time last year. It means you will be off liquids and onto regular foods by the time thanksgiving rolls around. You won't be able to eat much, but you can have everything. For me that was important to feel normal. I was tired of my diet being the focal point and talking point; I just wanted to quietly do my thing without everybody watching over me.
 
LisaLisa said:
My surgery date is 14 October in the afternoon. The surgeon eventually got in touch with me while he was at the beach (!) and discussed everything with me. My reflux is not bad enough to force the by pass surgery, so I'll be getting the sleeve as I wished. I have a bunch more appointments to get through but it's finally real. Every time I have second thoughts, I just stand up and my knee convinces me it's the right decision. Two weeks to restock my frig with acceptable foods and eat the unacceptable. I've been sampling protein bars, water, and eating high protein yogurt (two good! thanks for the tip!), before the liquid diet starts. I suspect I'll slide right into the new habits once I'm healed. oh boy! Game on! O.O
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Hi LisaLisa, I am happy that you have a surgery date in sight. I would like to offer an experience that I discovered after I choked down gallons of uber sweet protein drinks. I went and bought some unsweetened Soy milk and mixed it half and half with my Premiere protein drink. It settled down the ultra sweet taste and the Soy milk itself has protein in it. Now, almost 4 months post surgery, I still mix 4 oz of unsweetened soy milk with 4-5 ounces of protein shake and drink it first thing in the morning. It starts my day off with a moderate amount of protein. I use it to get down the handful of pills I now take first thing in the morning. Welcome to our group, we are excited to walk this walk with you, as guides, confidants, and team mates.
 
LDM said:
Hi LisaLisa, I am happy that you have a surgery date in sight. I would like to offer an experience that I discovered after I choked down gallons of uber sweet protein drinks. I went and bought some unsweetened Soy milk and mixed it half and half with my Premiere protein drink. It settled down the ultra sweet taste and the Soy milk itself has protein in it. Now, almost 4 months post surgery, I still mix 4 oz of unsweetened soy milk with 4-5 ounces of protein shake and drink it first thing in the morning. It starts my day off with a moderate amount of protein. I use it to get down the handful of pills I now take first thing in the morning. Welcome to our group, we are excited to walk this walk with you, as guides, confidants, and team mates.
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Thank you! I got a sample pack of the protein diet that I am required to have and all of the protein drinks are sooo sweet!
 
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