bjstrans4mation

My absolute favorite is Premier protein. Love it very cold, sometimes adding in decaf coffee

I love me some Splenda. Everything else I've tried has an after taste

I was sleeved November 9, 2011. I'm a carb addict, a slacker. I don't drink enough water, nor do I get my required protein in a day. Some times I feel like my surgery was a joke. I've lost around 75 lbs, bi put feel / know I should have lost more. I'm do discouraged

I'm glad I found this thread. I was sleeved 11/2011 and to date I've lost 75lbs. I feel like I should have lost more. It seems like I can eat too much and I have a carb demon. Any suggestions?

I like unjury flavorless powder. I add it to hot or cold drinks or food. Yesterday I added it to a bowl of grits and the taste of the grits did not change.

Premier protein...absolutely the best. I purchase from SAMs club. Vanilla is great. I sometimes add decaf coffee or fruit. Chocolate is a also good. Iadd coffee to it as well. This is the only protein I've found that does not have an after taste

Hello all. I desperately need to get back on track. I've been at a weightloss stall for about 2 months now. I know it's primarily because of the carb monster. They are such great slider foods andsoooo bad for you. Also, I just joined a gym 2 weeks ago and am going at least 3-4 days per week. This is my first time exercising since having surgery. I am super excited. I know what to do and what to eat, it's just so darn hard to get on and stay on track. I had to admit to myself that I've been sabotaging myself and I dont know why. I've made a new commitment to myself and truly realize that I didn't go through the pain and adjustment of surgery only to go backwards. I'm moving forward to finish what I started in November 2011. Please keep me encouraged. I need you VSGers.

so did you call?

Nothing to stress over....try deli meat (sliced thin)....cheese and maybe flatbread. Peanut butter, crackers, cheese sticks, peanuts, protein drinks, salads.....keep what you can in the fridge at work (perhaps invest in one for your space). This way you will/should always be prepared. You will get it....Blessings2u--bj

in your daily walk......live out the word of God. His word tells us that He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we ARE healed. (not maybe, not might) but ARE healed! walk in it and trust that he knows what's going on with you. If he brought you to this, he will bring you through it! Don't dwell in where you are---live in what you don't see yet---I am here for you and am definitely praying for you. Blessings2u--bj

God please heal your daughter and give her the desires of her heart in the name of Jesus! A-men. Blessings2u--BJ

God is still in control...

If you had PMS, bloating & weight gain before surgery, you will still have it after surgery. Relax. It's all a part of the process. In a few months you will have something to compare this against. Blessings2u--BJ

I pray for your strengh and endurance while you go through this. Stay focused and encouraged that this too shall pass. Blessings2u--BJ

My tastebuds were so out of wack for the first month or so, I couldn't stomach protein or sugar free stuff. You are doing great. Rooting for you. Blessings2u--BJ

I like this community because the information shared is so valuable. Information about stalls should help us prepare mentally for what's to come. If I hadn't have read about them, I would think that I got the surgery done for nothing or that I was totally messing up something---I stalled for 3 weeks and it was not fun at all. It's not like it happens to a select few---stalls happen to everyone that gets sleeved. Blessings2u--BJ

With my highest recorded weight being 354 and my current weight @ 287---with my largest size clothing being 30W and my current size 18----I still don't see what others are seeing. I look in the mirror some days and see the really fat girl. I get dressed in the morning and think to myself, "I feel fat today"....I guess this is something we will all have to come to terms with. But if the #'s and clothes sizes are going down, that says it better than anybody telling us. I'm only 11 weeks out and thinking like this---what's going to happen in 1 year. Blessings2u--BJ

so how did you do it?

I am grateful!! My insurance is Aetna and they covered everything. My only responsibility was co-pays. Blessings2u--BJ

I had liquid codein and walked at least once per day. My pain was not bad at all. You are definitely in my prayers. Blessings2u--BJ

I had my surgery on 11/9/11. My loss is a few pounds more than yours, and I also hit a stall of about 4 weeks. I started drinking protein at least 2-3 times per day and drinking more water and the weight started moving again. I had the same issue with vitamins. My surgeon suggested gummies (multi and fiber)---every since I started I feel great. I also add tastless powder Benefiber to my protein shake in the morning. Don't stress too much about what we see as slow----Next year this time we will look back and say "WoW, I can't believe this is my new body"....vitamins are very very important as we are not getting all of our nutrients. You really want your bloodwork to remain as close to normal as possible. With me, I have to have complete bloodwork every 3 months for a year. I don't want any B12, anemia, iron deficiency issues--I just don't want any issues. Do what you can to to find a gummy adult multi vitamin. Blessings2u--bj

My cycle has been 28 days faithful for 11 years now. Since surgery which was on 11/9/11----I've been at least 3 days late each month. The first month was full of clots--but with each passing month, it seems to be getting better. Blessings2u--BJ

God has a way that's mighty sweet!!! Blessing2u--BJ

Very very very normal. Blessings2u--BJ

Congratulations!!!!