Liberated Sleeve

Well there you go...I had diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. So makes sense.

You look fabulous Ms. Lissa!!

I think the pork rinds gave me gas. darnit they were good.

Welcome to both of you! This is definitely the place to find out all you need to know. If it is medical though I urge you to also consult with your surgeons as they know you best! Congrats on your plans to join the Sleeved family!!

I will be praying for you to become stronger physically and emotionally! I am so sorry you are having to go through all of this! Do you have family supporting you?

So burst out in tears and tell your daughter the truth! You don't know for sure why you are crying but sometimes going through surgery messes with your emotions and hormones for a while and apparently it has got mommy's tear ducts. Tell her how much you love her and that you are not truly sad, but thrilled that you had the surgery and everything is going to be okay. Talk about all the new things you will be able to do with her after you heal. (Just my opinion )

Good evening everyone: Has anyone tried this Protein powder and is it a good price? Still kinda new at this and looking for the best price, quality, etc. Would like unflavored that I can add to stuff and had seen someone post one that was like 5lbs for $35 but can't find the post now and obviously didn't save it when I should have. Thanks for looking and sharing http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-whey-iso-protein-isolates

Mine was 2 Protein shakes a day and one meal with 3oz lean protein and all the vegetables I wanted prepared with no extra fats. No breads, crackers, Pasta, etc. I can make a really filling salad with lots of veggies and 3 oz lean protein!! I lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks.

I had a BMI of 43 at the time I had mine done and it was done in Hospital. Went home an hour later. Just precaution I'm sure

Reli-On also makes a great raspberry flavor!

Whoo hoo I just figured out how to share this recipe post and email it to myself from my IPhone - dang now that's cool! I can't wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing.

NE Baptist or Foundation?

I love spicy food and was s ared I wouldn't be able to tolerate them after but have had no problems so far! YES!!

Nice article! Thanks for sharing.

I assume you are back to work by now, maybe your body is just trying to catch up with all the changes? No chance of pregnancy right?? Possibly low on iron, etc. Let us know what your doctor says!! Hope you feel better soon and if you need to rest, do it.

I made meatballs (93% lean) in spaghetti sauce and ate it soaked in sauce to keep it moist. Was able to eat 1. 93% lean is on my diet list. Some can't have beef for 6 months.

Whoo hoo! Have been wondering what I was going to use instead of taco shells!! Thanks

Don't know much about it, but guessing since the stomach is so much smaller if we pack it full it has no room to do it's churning to digest it so when it starts to churn it pushes some out? LOL - I got a visual anyway after reading Rootman's comments!

I was clear liquids the entire 21 days! Except of course the Protein shakes that started back at the beginning of week 2. You can do it, just add more SF jello and hot drinks. It is almost over. I know others had different plans then my surgeon had but I trusted him to cut into me and remove part of my stomach so I decided to trust his program too. I have healed nicely and so far have not rejected any foods I have tried. Doesn't mean I won't or that you will or won't. Just trying to encourage you to stay the course

Congrats to you and your wife!! I haven't had any diabetes meds (I was on 3) or high blood pressure meds (I was on 2) since my surgery date. I am praying it stays that way, but it is soon out of the gate so waiting to see what my first A1C brings.

SpaceyCasey - are you eating with that lipstick on? LOL - j/k!!! I hope it gets easier for you and you quit the throwing up soon!

Yeah or you can also mix the protein whey shots into your water or cranberry juice or whatever and they don't taste as strong. I like the watermelon and blue raspberry ones best. 42g each.

Add unflavored protein to your Water or SF drinks or there are the New Whey Liquid Protein shots that have 42g. Just a thought.

Check with BCBS again, some of them were quoting coverages effective June of 2012. I read this on this board somewhere.

Loookkkkinnng Good!