Oregondaisy

That's a great post Mac. Too bad you can't make it a sticky. A lot of people don't know where they can order the bariatric foods. It's good to know if you want to stock up on stuff besides protein shakes.

Hope I can't even see your font at all. I have tried to read your posts but I can't see them. Your posts are not nearly the same size as anyone else's. I don't mean to be rude, but on my screen it's so itty bitty, I can barely see it.

You asked about throwing up. Yes, it's common for people to throw up at first with the sleeve. If you eat too much, or eat something your new tummy does not like, up it comes. I hadn't done it in awhile, and then last week I ate some chicken too fast cause I was late to an appt. I didn't chew it well enough and took too big of bites and sure enough, I knew it was going to come back up. Believe me, when that happens, you're happy to have it come up rather than be miserable. There is really no way of knowing what your'e going to like after surgery. I am one of the only people on here that liked what I liked before surgery and liked it just the same after surgery. There is a thread I started that shows where you can get samples of different things to try. Everyone says not to buy too much of anything ahead because after surgery, you may hate it. There is also the thread "rate your liquids" where people talk about what they like.

You really can't just keep eating and eating with the sleeve. It's just too painful. I guess you could graze and eat something every hour or so. Try making a list of every reason you want to lose weight and putting them on 3x5 index cards. Put the cards all over the house, on your mirrors, on the fridge, in your purse, and in the car. Look at them frequently.

So what time is that on Pacific? That would be 6pm here right? I am usually at my DD visiting my grandson til around 7. Will ck in after that.

I love reading the posts here. I read even more than I post and I do post a lot too. Some people are using very tiny fonts that are really hard to read. I sure don't want to miss anything being the curious little bugger that I am. I wear glasses but some of the fonts are still so tiny I really have to struggle to read them. If you go to user cp then to edit options on the left, right at the very bottom is where you can set your font size so that every post is the same size and you don't have to set it every time you post. Thank you in advance if you're willing to set your font so that it's a size that is easier to see.

I used unflavored protein powder that I bought at GNC. I put it in everything. You just have to keep sipping all the time. Isopure is something that saved me in the beginning but a lot of people don't like it. You can buy it at GNC but I would not buy very much of one flavor until you try it and see if you can drink it.

Welcome to VST! Glad you're having your surgery soon and that you joined our little family here!

What main board is that Susan?

Sounds like I need to take a cruise! Glad you two are back and that you had a great time!

You and me both Mac. I used to have such thick hair and it really bothers me that half of it's gone. People say it's not noticeable, but it sure is to me. My pony tail is half the size it used to be, and I can't keep barrettes in my hair at all anymore. They just fall out.

Tiffy is in Florida so whatever time zone that is. I am on the west coast so I am on Pacific time. I usually open the chat window and leave it open while I do other things. That way, there is a door bell that rings and when someone enters the chat room, I can hear it and know that somebody wants to chat. I suggested we set up a regular chat night and time and try to work it out during a time that is convenient for a lot of people. Leaving the chat window open also works fine for me, cause I am usually on my lap top in the evenings, so even if I am on another site, I can hear the doorbell ring and go back to the chat room.

Thank you everyone. It was very hard to hold Abby in my arms while she struggled to breathe and feel her heart stop beating. I do feel that this was better than having to have her put down, but it was extremely painful holding her in my arms while she suffered and gasped trying to breathe. I don't think I ever want another dog. They just can't live as long as people, and I never want to go through that again. My dad did live 90 long years and he wasn't happy since my mom died and all his friends were dead. It's just a lot to take in such a short time. Vegas, I am glad you're back and I hope you had a fabulous time! I am still doing counseling, and I am starting ball room dancing classes soon. I also found a group of people through meetup.com to discuss books and videos in an area that I am very interested in. So I am meeting new people, and trying to get on with my life. Thank you everyone for your care and concern.

My dad died unexpectedly in June. In July my bf broke up with me the week after he told me he missed me so much after I got back from my dad's funeral, that he never wanted to let go of me. Today my little silky terrier who has been my baby for 13 years died in my arms while I was waiting for my vet to meet me at his office. She has had a heart murmur and has been on Lasix since Nov. and today her little heart just gave out. Oh boy, I am at goal and life still sucks.

Please keep posting on the rate your liquids threads. We want people to know everyone's opinion on what people really like or the opposite and think it's not drinkable. There is also a thread I made where you can order samples so that you don't buy too much of one thing.

slime is when you mouth fills up with saliva and lots of it to where you have to keep spitting it out. Sometimes you throw up a big thick gob of it. It's the bodies way to try to get rid of whatever is bothering it. If I eat too fast or take a big bite and not chew well enough, this is what happens. It hadn't to me in a long time but then the other day I was late to a meeting and tried to eat too fast and then I was in trouble. The sliming can go on and on and on until the food either comes up or finally gets digested. Maybe someone else can describe it better.

Just curious, why did you need a sleeve revision? Did you have to pay again?

You can do it Lisa! Once you make it a habit, you'll find yourself dreading it less. Can you find a work out buddy? If you have someone to go with you, it's not as easy to talk yourself out of going.

Good luck to both of you. I wish one of you were going to be there when I am going on the 12th for tests.

I just noticed this past couple of weeks a dramatic change in the amount I am losing. I had surgery at the end of april.

I was not allowed to drink anything for 24 hours either. The next day, I was supposed to drink 2 oz every 20 min and it was very difficult for me to drink that slowly. I wanted to drink whatever they put in front of me. I was not on any pain meds what so ever 24 hours after surgery. I drank broth, crystal lite,and apple juice all day long with no pain or problems. So, we are all different. My biggest problem was timing myself to drink slow enough because I didn't want to get a leak, but I was not in any pain from drinking and felt completely normal.

Shanda when will you know if your shots are working and whether or not you'll be able to move forward with the sleeve?

Wow, twins must keep you really busy! Congratulations on your up coming surgery! Welcome to our little corner of the WLS world.

I bet you are very anxious for the 17th to get here. Then you can have soups as long as they are blended until there are no chunks. There are also some places you can order bariatric soups that are higher in protein. I have a tomato soup that is very good and has 20 grams of protein. It's made by Proti.

What doctor will you be going to? congratulations on your sleeve decision. I think you're right. I had the band and I couldn't wait to have it out and get the sleeve. I liked the band at first, and then it started causing me all sorts of trouble.