MINI-Me

Welcome to the Loser's Club. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

Sounds like you are making good choices. Enjoy! (And put Bossy Lady in her place!)

Duh on me! What kinds of issues do artificial sweetners cause? I've never had issues before, but it might be good to know symptoms in case I develop them post-op.

I hope this isn't a silly question, but what are "PPL problems"? Thanks!

Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. Good luck today!

When did most of you "long-timers" start eating protein bars?

That is fabulous!

Not too bad ... they were about $1.75 each piece.

That would be fun!

Just hang in there ... it will come off! There is a lot of information on stalls out here & it sounds like you are the perfect timing for one of those (I think mine is coming soon since I'm slowing down a lot on the weightloss). But for every story of a stall, I see a success story of breaking it. We'll be here waiting for your hurrah!

I went to an antique store and bought various china butter plates and finger tip bowls to use for meals. It makes my meals feel a little more "special" than just an everyday plate. I also picked up cocktail spoons and forks at World Market. They are great for helping you slow down and eat.

Tiffy has a great point. I have a collapsable 1/4 measuring cup that I keep in my purse. It was a gift a friend (who had WLS) gave me the moment she heard I was scheduled. I use it when we are out, wrap in a napkin, and clean when I get home.

Thanks ... heading out there to look now.

Welcome to the group. We have quite a few people who have had surgery with Kaiser so I'm sure they will chime in soon. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Yes, but the dip I like with them unfortunately insn't approved. :laugh0:

You need to come with a warning label. I don't think falling on the floor laughing is good for a newly sleeved person. You crack me up! :laugh0:

We are very close in surgery dates. I was told that at this point I should be between 1/4 and 1/2 cup. I can no way do 1/2 cup of refried Beans, but I did do 1/3 of a cup. I felt a bit too full afterwards, so I've cut back to pretty much 1/4 cup on anything substantial. (I do 1/3 to 1/2 cup of liquids though.) And, don't worry too much about the staple line - I am sure things are ok. Hope that helps.

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone. The last few meals, I have measured out what I "should" be eating and then pulled back about a teaspoon or so. By doing this, I haven't had any of the shoulder blade pain that I described before. :laugh0: Doing my happy dance!

Unless you are doing something very detrimental to your health, I don't think any of us have the right to lecture one another on what they choose to do. Isn't that why we picked this surgery - the additional freedom of food choices, etc. Personally, if you need a sip here and there to help you eat, I say go for it. If you can avoid it, all the better. But, I would rather have anyone eating healthy Protein with a small sip than eating unhealthy slider foods that don't require Water. As Tiff says *Stepping off my soapbox now :laugh0:*

Wow! So sorry to hear you are going through this. Never, in my wildest dreams would I have thought about drainage causing those issues. Take care & feel better soon.

Sounds like you are having an awesome day. Yeh!

Best of luck Sarah. Welcome to the Loser's Group!

I agree with Tiff - don't give up. You can do this. I dropped a lot my first week & it has definitely slowed down for me. Not knowing your height, I can't tell your BMI or how much you need to lose. It could just be that your body is holding on to all it has as it works through the shock this surgery has done to you. You can and WILL succeed at this.

Nice to hear from you Luck. It's good to have another vetrain out here - especially one with 3 years experience. Any and all advice is appreciated!

How exciting for you. I was sleeved 3 weeks ago & I know what you mean about being a little scared and excited all at the same time. Keep us updated on your progress. Don't forget to take it slow the first few days - sip, walk, and rest!