Sammi25

nacnic, i am 8 weeks post op and just found a tasteless protein powder called BiPro. i bought it online and i mix it with greek yogurt every morning. a scoop gives like 20g of protein and it keeps me full a few hours. I like it because it is tasteless and is not sweet like other protein powders. It is like $40 for a giant jug but it is worth it!

every dr is different but i am no alcohol of any form for a year.

i was down 16 but im sure most of that was fluids i am 7 weeks out now and don 33 from surgery 50 from my highest weight. good luck and remember to measure your inches lost!

I love salad but the ingredients never go down smooth. i can have any veggies or fruit that have waxy coating on the seeds the only thing that really gives me trouble is lettuce and cucumbers im about 7 weeks out too

i could barely do 4 ounces for a long time now i can do 4 oz of anything really but if i go above that it comes right back up as u go u will learn if u have "one bite too much" before u swallow it. i am almost 2 months out now and feel perfect u will g et there too

Cathi - I am about 6.5 weeks out and i can handle about 4 oz at a time, denser proteins like chicken or beef maybe a little less. You don't seem to be eating as much as suggested and I can't imagine you are getting in enough protein. It will hurt at first to do the 4 oz (or recommended amount by your surgeon) but try to get in good protein rich foods first, greek yogurt tuna chicken etc. Hope you find a comfy level for your sleeve!

amazing!

where are the men??

i also love the atkins protein drinks but they took a bit before i could tolerate them. i also was not able to get enough protein in so i focused on my water intake. sounds like u are doing great!

im a month out, im a social 25 yr old, and i wouldnt even think about having a sip of a pop, let alone alcohol. you came all this way to risk it? yikes!

congrats! i just turned 25 in july a few weeks after getting my sleeve and i would really recommend it to you and your daughter! i am a month out and seeing big changes and feel so much better! let us know if you have questions and welcome to the site!

thank u for this post!!! i am 5 weeks out and the scale hasnt moved since about day 12 and i felt like i was failing, i did the measurements and i am down 5 and 3/4 around my (giant) waist lol this really helped and i was feeling like a major fail! thank u for the encouragement!!!

i was just wonering the same thing i am 5 weeks out and down 24 pounds, feeling like i should be losing more, i lost 16lbs the first week then only 8 the other 4??? i couldnt stomach any protein though and was eating mainly cheese, so i am thinking that probably was why. i am trying to eat chicken and other lean proteins now and make sure i watch my calories per day

well hello handsome!!!

eggs are okay for me (7 days post op) as long as i run them thru a blender first to get them small. i had egg salad for dinner tonight and it as great (only about 3 sloonfuls tho lol)

i have the alpine punch isopure in the small bottles with the 15g of protein and i gag my way through the hourly sips. im only 6 days out post op and im wondering if there is anything else out there clear with protein that isnt going to make me puke either. so far i jut sip wter after every isopure sip. i feel your pain

I am a hore nut! I currently only have 1, but he is a belgian draft horse, he is a rescue from a kill pen and used to be a plow horse but now lives the life of luxury!!! i used to own 2 paint horses and a tenessee walker pinto

welcome! i am a july 6th surgery date also!!!

my sleep machine is on a "rent to own" monthly payment ($25.00) and i can return it after surgery if i find that i no longer need it. i had to have 2 sleep studies as well thru aetna insurance but my surgeon required it for the surgery as well.

welcome to VST! the people on here are really great and help with any ; everything! thanks for sharing your story and congrats on your fresh start!

i also have a weight watchers scale that never told me the same weight when i stepped on it even if i didnt move it. i ended up taking it back and now only go by the doctors scale

congrats on your approval!!!! i have aetna too and was approved in about 4 days with a letter after about 10 days but it sounds like you are ready to go!! waaahoooo! keep us updated on a surgery date!

so excited!!! 8 days away, shopping is all done, now its just excitement and nerves!

im july 6th!

congrats to all my other july 6th sleevers! 8 days away!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: