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I love my flintstones complete! 2 in the am and 2 in the pm.

Pork rinds are my go to snack when I am craving something crunchy!

Congrats! It's an amazing feeling!!

Sleeved June 4th class of '97!

My nut and surgeon both say it's not the carbonation it's because sodas can promote hunger not an issue of stretching the sleeve. They do not recommend soda but it's not going to physically harm you but all surgeons are different.

Awesome job congrats!

July 4th was one month post op! I'm ready to try a challenge. HW 310 CW 262.5 Challenge goal weight 225 I hope I can make it!

WelI yesterday my 10 year old son was leaving to go spend the night at his grandma's and when he was hugging me good bye he said wow mom you're skinnier already I can hold my other hand while hugging you! Best NSV ever! Made my day just had to share! I was sleeved June 4th.

I felt very weak and tired until I added a few more healthy carbs mostly a little fruit. You said you get in your protein and 1000 calories but hows your carbs? Hope you figure it out soon!

Good luck! Enjoy your vacation!

Forgot to add that I use Tabasco and a-1 sauce and I'm good with it you will get there!

My sleeve date was June 4th as well. I am doing pretty nicely just got back from the beach on Sunday and that was a blast! I bought some tegaderm to cover my drain scab since that was the only incision not healed yet so I could go swimming. I have also tried everything under the sun ( or so it seems) and the only thing that didn't sit well with my sleeve was BBQ pork loin. I think it was the BBQ sauce because I had some pork loin without sauce for lunch and was fine but at dinner it caused me to feel over full and get the foamie burps. Blech! But shrimp beef chicken and fish are all fine. Broccoli, onions green peppers, green beans, mustard greens, ect are all fine as long as they are cooked mushy. I bought a rival mini food processor at Walmart for 10 bucks and it's the perfect size for me. I have been blending everything in sight! I rarely use shakes any more unless I am in a hurry to go somewhere or I need to eat on the go. I have one more week on mushy then I am on to soft foods. I gained 20 pounds in the hospital from fluids but counting those 20 I have lost 44 pounds since leaving the hospital!! Nothing preop ( I didn't have a preop diet ) loving my sleeve best wishes to all!

Thanks guys I was super stoked!! Made my day lol and NSV stands for non scale victory

I have seen them at Walmart and a 3 or 4 different flavor pack at SAMs even at the dollar general and there was a tearpad of 1.00 off coupons hanging with them too!

I tried it and the peach something and boy oh boy they taste just like the real thing alcohol and all!

I too was sleeved on the 4th I am down 16lbs! Can't wait for mushies!!

Oh yes! Liquid bowel movements! Lol

Well as of today I am 1 week out. I gained 20 lbs while in the hospital but as of weigh in today I am pleased to announce I am 32 lbs down! Know I know 20 of that was water weight from iv fluids but dang 12 lbs is still alot!! I am super excited! The first 5 days I didn't think I would ever feel human again but as everyone on here has said it really does get better everyday! So if you are having doubts my advice to you is this go for it! I sure am glad I did!

Some docs consider protein shakes clears if they are made with water. I was on full liquids since being released from the hospital not sure your doc would be ok with it but you're fine!

It's official I'm sleeved! I'm in my room but I haven't started walking yet pain isn't too bad right now. I'll post more later!

Thanks itsmeloca! Cattracks I hear you I am getting bored fast! I have been up peeing about every hour to an hour and a half and since I'm already unplugged I make a lap around the entire 2nd floor. I have been sipping and have finished about 4 ounces so far but I still haven't seen my tray. I'm hoping to go on vacation at 2 weeks out so hopefully my recovery goes as smoothly as yours!

It does get better every day. My leak test was good! No leaks and I didn't puke lol! They have removed my catheter and my pain pump, I've had a dose of liquid loratab and am sucking on ice chips waiting on my tray.

Thanks for adding me!