katie

Not really getting nervous. I've had previous surgeries-hip replacement, back surgery, hysterectomy..so this should be a piece of cake in that respect. Today in Day 10 of the Slim fast and I actually woke up with what I sure was hunger...haven't had that feeling in a long time. My head told me I was hungry, but not the important stomach! I have been freezing veggies from the garden so I can have them later on. My biggest concern is when I will be traveling for my job. I stay in hotels and won't have access to a lot of things so guess my luggage will be filled with protein powder. I found a protein water from Stacker 2 with 20 gms of protein and no calories. Don't know what it tastes like, but guess I will find out. Our center suggests UNJURY for extra protein..it can be ordered on-line. Lets keep in touch as we will be close in time of our procedures.

My surgery is scheduled for July 20..I am in NC and having it done locally. The surgeon has done over 1000 gastric bypass surgery and started doing lapbands in Jan. 2007. I have read how folks are hungry after the surgery. I have been on Slim Fast for a total of 10 days prior to my surgery and I haven't been hungry..just trying to find things to do instead of eating (which I did before). My surgeon has me on ice chips, clear liquids x 2 days, then full liquids x 7 days, then starting the 2nd week soft foods such as grits, egg drop soup...don't think it sounds all that day but will keep you posted.