Liberated Sleeve

God bless and prayers are going up that they find the reason for the blockage quickly and you will be back on the road to recovery soon!

You already are a loser - your ticker shows 16 lbs gone - keep moving and know that the goal is obtainable!!

Started at 254 in October....now....drum roll please.........196!! Only 50-60 more to go (depends on my body's happy point) Woot woot!! Doing the happy dance this morning! Started the circuit weight training at the gym last week and loving it. had to share.

God bless your surgery and your journey!!

Way to go Capt!! Not only do you get to keep your career but probably enjoy doing it that much more now that a big portion of your weight is gone! I know I enjoy doing almost anything more!! Have a great weekend!!

Congrats!!

Your body is adjusting to the weight loss surgery for sure. I was cold the first few weeks! I am back to more of a normal, but not hot all the time like I used to be.

I had two protein shakes a day and a small meal (3-4 oz of lean protein and lots of vegs) for dinner. I used Designer whey chocolate protein powder with Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk for my shakes. Added banana or frozen strawberries for different flavors. For dinner (or sometimes I switched it up and ate my meal for lunch instead) I had fish or lean hamburger patty or chicken breast with steamed vegetables. I also had a huge salad with 3 oz of canadian bacon cut up in it several nights instead of making a dinner. (3 oz of canadian bacon goes further then it sounds.)

Congrats!! Keep walking!

Welcome!! I had SF popsicles, SF Jello, FUZE Slenderize drinks, Crystal Light, Propel Zero Water, chicken/beef broth, New whey Protein shots (42g each)and Protein powder for shakes. I was on a 21 day clear liquid diet after surgery (except he allowed Protein Shakes after 1st week) so I had everything I needed. If you are allowed soft or pureed foods in week 2 pickup some Greek yogurts, cottage cheese, cream Soups, etc. Don't overstock on the stuff though because in the beginning you won't be able to eat much anyway. Can't help you much on the 100 lb loss yet. I am more or less following Stage 2/3 of the Atkins plan. It has been working for me. Mostly protein first is the key, so we stay full longer and don't lose muscle mass as we lose weight. I took off 6 weeks, which is more time then most people because I had short term disability at work so I was able to heal completely, both mentally and physically before I returned. My mind was a fog for the first few weeks after surgery due to not having much food intake and it was great to have a eating/drinking schedule established before returning to the work place. Good luck and congrats on your surgery!

Congrats on following through and listening to your heart!

Congrats!!

Make good use of that soup and give it to the Food Bank!!

The miralax will work, just be patient your body is adjusting to all this new stuff. Good luck!!

God bless and good luck! See ya on the losers bench!

Almonds and sunflower seeds are in my foods to eat for healthy fats starting with solid foods which was 5 full weeks out. I am now 7 weeks out and just the last couple days started a few almonds chewing really well. Strawberries have scared me because of the tiny black seeds too, but my doctor didn't say anything about them.

Nice congrats!

Are you getting in the amount of water you need?

1-2 a day.

Thanks everyone!

My surgeon provided different choices. The Bariatric Advantage was one of them but I used Designer Whey and picked it up at the grocery store. She should give you guidelines as to what they want the protein shake to consist of I would think. Doubt she will cancel your surgery if you stick closely to your diet and have lost some weight by surgery. Praying that your surgery will move forward as scheduled for you!

I guess it's different for each of us. I drink one cup every morning with no problems. Don't need benefiber or other laxatives and it doesn't bother my tummy. Sorry you can't do it.

WHOO HOO finally did it!! 199

I use Designer Whey - $15-19 depending on where you buy it. I like the chocolate one. 2lbs last about 1 week drinking 2 shakes a day.

Cup of coffee works wonders if you can't get out. I started drinking one every morning and no problems. It's the only caffeine I have and drink plenty of fluids during the day so it works for me.