texasmelody

Thanks for all the great suggestions! I've been reading the Eggface site, and was inspired to pick up a bento box lunchbox with those little containers/ compartments. I figure having several small things on-hand plus my Isopure Zero Carb should set me up to get in all my fluid/protein/food intake in small increments throughout the day.

Hey, Butterfly!

I'm a 10th-grade teacher here -- and I'm wondering some of the same things. I was sleeved on July 7, and I head back to school full-time on August 14. What has been working for you? I'm trying to plan and lay in supplies early... :-)

Thanks in advance!

I am a 4th grade teacher and I was wondering for all of you sleevers who have returned back to work...how is it going? I am on spring break now but next Monday will be my first day back at work. I am worried that I will have a lack of energy or still in some pain. How was walking around the classroom and walking them to all their specials? I only have 25 minutes for lunch and it takes me a good 30 to eat my broth (I am at 1 week post surgery right now). I am afraid that I will talk so much that I wont remember to drink my Water every 15 to 20 minutes. I guess you can say I am a little worried. I am sure I will have to create some sort of routine everyday and reminder system. Just not sure what that is at the moment. Any advice from teachers out there that are going through this??

Thanks so much! Love the list and the Protein sample resources!

Congratulations Texasmelody on starting your journey to a healthier new you! Your best bet for protien is to get sample packs from different places to try and see what you like. There are varying reviews out there on what is the best Protein (by flavour). Some will like a specific kind whereas others think it tastes like monkey butt. Here is a list that Oregondaisy posted in the food and nutrition section rating protein powders and there are other pinned messages about recipies for protein shakes and places to get protein samples. Check it all out.

Hello, all! texasmelody here, about 16 days after getting my sleeve here in Dallas. Dr. Castro was my surgeon, and I had the sleeve at Baylor. I began my pre-op diet exactly a month ago, and in the month before and after the sleeve I'm down 43.1 pounds -- so, only about another 260 pounds to go. Sheesh!

Everything seems to be going well so far. I've had the usual intestinal distress, but that seems to be calming down. I've had a couple of occasions where stuff seems to sit in my chest. Distressing, but do-able. I've had some early-run dizziness that turned out to be the fact that my blood-pressure dosage was suddenly too high -- so that's now been cut in half. Woot!

So...now, just experimenting with Protein powders and flavors. I love the Isopure Zero Carb bottles, but hate the cost. The Bariatric Advantage stuff turned out to make me VERY sick. Not sure why. So....I would love it if you guys would weigh in with your Protein recommendations -- or, ideally, the best place to pick up the Isopure Zero Carb Grape Frost stuff.

Look forward to interacting with you all!

Big group hug,

texasmelody