Sunny702

I'm 3 weeks post Op and drinking isn't an issue for me. I never get a bad feeling and don't have to sip sip sip. I only get that weird feeling when I eat something.

After a few bites I feel this cramping, tightening feeling in my chest ... it feels like its right at the bottom of my esophagus. I never feel "full/satisfied" in what I remember to be my stomach. Is this what satisfied feels like? Or is this the feeling when you eat too fast? Or... is this what it feels like when the food doesn't agree with you?? Confused .... looking FORWARD to "figuring this sleeve thing out".

BlackMike ... I agree there is a LOT to learn. I'm looking forward to learning all I can so I can make my sleeve my BEEEYOOOTCH! LOL My girls and I are going to Jamaica next summer ... NOT losing this weight is NOT an option for me! LOL ***Sorry if my post / terminology offends anyone ... please no angry emails ***

I paid 5500 to Dr. Ramos Kelly in Mexico which included everything including 2 nights in very nice hotel after surgery. We turned it into a vacation also. I even took my 13 yr old with me. My surgery was Wed. my other half was there also and he & my daughter walked to the beach which is near the hospital. I went to hotel on Fri and we were walking, sight seeing and shopping until Sunday when we left. I had a great experience as well.

I know exactly how you're feeling. I have 6 days before I'm officially on mushies and I am counting down. LOL Everytime I cook my daughter dinner I cry a little inside ... I just want to take a bite out of everything!! LOL

Just left GNC and they tried to sell me the Unflavored Isopure powder. I had flashbacks of how NASTY the last Isopure was so I'm skeptical. Plus the tub is $60+ and they don't have anything smaller for me to try first. Has anyone tried Ispoure unflavored powder?

LViking I'm kind of scared of anything from Isopure. It really has a weird tast to me. It would be sooooooooo much easier if I could get it down. There's 40grams in one bottle PLUS its 20oz of liquid. Win/win I know.

You all are the best!!!!! Sassy ... how much Protein per serving for the Slim Fast?

Thanks for the ideas Myrori!! A few other people suggested premade Protein & I think I will give them a try. Once I find "my thing" I will get more than enough protein in a day. I also notice that a lot of people say they're buying things from costco. I used to have a membership at Sams I don't think I've ever been inside of Costco. I wonder do they have the same items?

According to the paperwork I got from my Dr. I can drink all types of juices. Not saying that I should just saying according to my directions I can. Prior to my surgery I drank the green Isopure it wasn't the best but I could drink it. Now after I'm trying to drink the red one & I can't get it down. I appreciate all of the great advice. I'm going to do my best to use myfitnesspal to track what I have and cut back on the juice plus find a Protein that works for me. I KNOW its gonna get greater later. lol

Kami ... very cute!!! My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was younger but I couldn't begin to do it now. :-( The snuggies would serve a double purpise for me because it helps for me NOT see how much water I have to go. :-)

No comparing weighloss SUCKS lol I know I shouldn't but as you know much easier said than done. I'm going to find some Protein powder or shots or something that I can mix in Water or juice. Unfortunately I don't like smoothies or Yogurt so I can't mix it in items like that. I tried ff cottage cheese and took a few spoon fulls and didn't want anymore. I've read that people become lactose intolerant after this surgery ... I'm not sure if that's me now or if I need to wait and try again? I actually feel so good that often times I don't believe I had surgery only 2 weeks ago. So I guess. I have to slow my mind down to give my stomach time to heal completely.

I had surgery 8/17 and the scale jumps between 9-11 lbs lost NEVER more. As I read, read and read others posts I see stats that look a hell of a lot better than mine in the same amount of time. People are really LOSING some weight and I don't understand why I'm not. It's super discouraging at this point especially when I'm hungry all the time. I can totally relate to the "will this surgery work for me fear". I will admit that I haven't been able to keep my Protein shake down so I stopped trying to drink them. I was allowed to drink protein Day 10 from surgery date. I get really nauseated on my milk based whey protein and end up throwing it up. The ISOPUKE is disgusting and I can barely take a few sips. According to my diet plan I'm on liquids until Day 22 which is next week. At that point I hope to get in my protein from foods. I'm also going to GNC or the Vitamin Store to try to find some unflavored protein. I've mentioned in previous posts I've been really trying to get enough Water down. I'd say I'm probably drinking 40oz of water and maybe 20 oz of Cranberry or Ruby Red Grapefruit juce. I made the Ricotta back last night and did take a few small bites (had no stomach issues) of that because I"m HUNGRY 99.9% of the time. I also blended a bowl of Progresso Soup and had 1/2 cup servings for about a day (only did this for one day though). Other than that ... all I have is water and juice. Maybe my body is in starvation mode and holding on to all the weight? I don't know what to do. I'm very discouraged at this point and really trying to keep hope alive. I feel like ... damn I did all this and I'm HUNGRY plus STILL not losing weight. The story of my life. When exactly is the "best losing period" that everyone speaks of? I'm scared that I'm already off to a slow start. Just needed to vent ... break out the violins ...

Okay I'm getting the theme Water water and more water. I'd like to know what you all are drinking your water out of?? Did you go out and buy a certain size reusable water botter? If so what brand ... from where? I want to have something that is XYZ oz so I know ... okay I have to drink 3 of these a day. That way is MUCH easier for me... I drink water now but by the end of the day I usually have no clue how many liquids I've had. Gotta get better at this counting everything routine.

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Maria your menu sounds YUMMY!!! I can't believe we can eat that and lose weight!! It sounds totally normal too. Looking forward to it. I will be cutting/pasting these for future reference.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will DEF be spiking my Isopure today! It has a very weird taste and smell to it. It makes me want to throw up every time I lift the bottle for a sip.

I signed up for myfitnesspal.com on my phone today. I think it will work for me.

What solid proteins do you suggest?

Next time I'm in Walmart I will be looking for the jars.

As I sit here trying to get this Isopure down so I can get my Protein I wonder HOW can I make this taste better?? If I mix this with some Cranberry juice or another type of juice does it dilute the protein?? I'm thinking make it taste better AND get my protein in. Sorry if this is a "silly" question. I've only lost 11lbs since my surgery on Aug 17th and after reading posts I think maaaaybe its because I wasn't getting any Protein before. I was also not drinking 64oz of Water. Sooooo I'm trying to "step my game up" now. However since I'm technically still on liquids I'm trying to figure out HOW to get 60grams. Enter ... ISOPUKE it has 40g in each 20oz bottle. So NOW I just have to figure out how to get this down. Any suggestions???

I'm looking for a sleeve sister. Someone who I can possibly meet in person,exercise together, cook ... whatever? I had my sleeve on 8/17 and looking for some support.

I'm looking for a sleeve sister. Someone who I can possibly meet in person,exercise together, cook ... whatever? I had my sleeve on 8/17 and looking for some support.

10% in ONE WEEK!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations!!!!! You're on your waaaay!!!!