4ALongerLife

Girl you ain't got a leak! Stop that mess in your head and stop that over googling.... from one worrywart to another! lol I DID have a leak and didn't do anything wrong. My staple slipped and opened because my skin necrocted away from the suture line. Schtuff happens... but feel bettter... I'm here to claim that 1% of the population that I've read (yes by googling) of who this happens to! (stop googling! and smile mama!) Follow your diet and stop worrying on this one time..... but follow your dr's orders. He gives them for good reasons... ok? Hugs

Take some pork rinds in your purse and a Protein drink...... both have protein and that "crunch" (if you can have it) on the pork rinds feels like a bad movie theatre food lol. Remember, there is NO nutritional value in popcorn. Doesn't help whenever you smell it. I'm so dreading the movies for that reason, I will soooo miss popcorn. Stay strong and good luck! (sorry if my idea wasn't wonderful... but omg is there anything decent at the movie theatres??? i mean what ARE the hot dogs made of? if worse comes to it and you put any popcorn in your mouth, don't swallow it.... just get the flavor and spit it out...? it sorta dissolves and one kernel would be enough for me, i'd hope lol) Don't risk a leak. Just concentrate on the movie and spending time with friends. And remember, you aren't alone... these challenges are the same for all of us (I too have been avoiding anywhere out to eat or social, but my first "outing" is this thursday. If nothing else, I'll sit and drink sips of Water while everyone else eats I guess.....)

You lose the most weight on clears. But yes, I hear you. Just please make sure you take it slow and follow dr's orders. I did and got a leak and an abscess..... even following orders. I was the freak 1 percent in nature that this happens to. I had to stay on clears for like 5 weeks I think it was. I ended up loving those durn Cytomax drinks and yes I post it everywhere trying to help ppl that are on clears and might be struggling with their Proteins..... Good luck ladies!

IDK that about cocoa powder! I need the fiber so thank you (I'm just not huge on chocolate). But it sounds better than mirolax! lol

Ditto to dorrie robles. Don't add frozen yogurt to your shakes. There are so many other items you can add that make it healthier and low fat. For instance, SF flavored syrup (like what they add in coffee shops but make sure you get the SF) or SF jello packets - yes, that's right, they add flavor for you w/o adding too many calories. The frozen yogurt just adds calories is why I said what I did.

Ok what was your Protein intake 3 months ago? From what I've read, it takes that long to show in your hair, etc. So you might do well now, but if you struggled 3 months ago, well there ya go. Or so I've read (as I've been struggling... a LOT). It's just hair though girl. Thank god there are options nowadays.... or so I tell myself now whenever I've struggled and worry about 3 months from now lol.

I say ditto to what all they said! Try to exercise discipline. It's not easy, but practice makes perfect. Good luck!

Good lord girl.... God bless you, you have been through a lot... but still going. You rock!

Have it checked out pls. And I'm not doing much on milk drinks... but I love Cytomax clear Protein Drinks. One cytomax drink and a Protein pudding a day is 70g of protein a day. Good luck to you. Hope your pain passes soon!

I'm giggling... did you read my post? I am SERIOUSLY craving deviled eggs or egg salad (the yellow part of the deviled egg is what I'm thinking). I boiled 6 eggs last night and just trying to figure out the "right" combo. But yes, my cravings are more intense so far. I thought maybe it's just because I finally got on pureed/softs but maybe not.

Thanks ladies! Sounds GREAT to me!

OMG you totally ROCK! Seriously....

It's totally normal mama... just know that God will be with you and be strong and stay positive. And I'll be rooting for you too btw! Best of luck to you! xoxo

Ok, my sister in law makes THE best potato salad for the holidays... it's smooth and creamy, like the inside of a deviled egg, which made me think... eggs/protein, do-able! So who has THE best egg salad or devil egg recipe possible for this chic that just moved to soft foods? Anyone? Please? TY!

Ok point to remember from someone in another thread and I thought that's one for slow losing.... your skin will rebound better whenever you lose slower. That's a win from being slow losing right? Hang in there!

Ok I borrowed a "WLS Cookbook for Dummies" from a friend.... that book says don't do carbonated beverages because they'll bloat you. Ok yeah we got that. But even if you drink it flat... the heat of your body will make the flat pop release more carbonation. And don't do caffeine because it dehydrates you more per the book. But I'm still a "newbie" here so... just say'n what I've read.... I surely do miss my Stevia drinks from Sprouts.... Cherry Vanilla Creme by Blue Sky. OMG so good... it will be missed.

Be careful of "gulping" anything.... the rule is sip sip sip sip sip sip..... but probably in time it is easier I would think like NaturalRhapsody says... swelling has gone down, should be easier.

Don't be too hard on yourself, but yes, we all are learning to keep it in check. Best to you all .... I am rooting for each one of us to be successful!

I am so sorry to read this.......... my heart goes out to you and all of your family members at this difficult time.

I was just "promoted" to the next food level and since my info is rather lacking, I been 'researching' what's after full liquids...... so in my research, I just read this: "It takes 6-9 months (possibly longer) for your new stomach size to stabilize and allow you to determine your normal meal amount." Yes I been ravenous lately and I thought wth? You aren't supposed to be hungry on a sleeve, they cut the gherlin out.... is this emotional eating? But per what I put in quotes above, no ladies (and gents) we aren't just emotional eaters, we haven't tummy-stabilized yet. My reading included this tidbit: DO NOT OVEREAT.... your tummy can only hold 4-6 ozs at a time after surgery. Just saying..... hope that helps y'all. It made me feel like phew. Oh and I was stuffed tonight. Scrambled an egg with mozzerella (to increase the protein) and after 3 to 4 bites, I was done. Go figure.

Hang in there! I lost a bunch of weight at first, but I was in the hospital for almost a month. Suddenly the scale's stopped moving (grrr right whenever I'm almost below 200, dang it).... but I just have to be patient.

Cherrybomb, I hated the Protein shots. I could do the watermelon but everything else, I just wretch (still) at the thought. Yuck. But the Cytomax from Vitamin Shoppe I love. Those cytomax's ARE like flavored Water to me and 20 oz with 40 g of protein. I do 1.5 to 2 bottles a day and it counts for my water and that's 50g to 80g a day. Isopure many ppl like, I didn't but I'm a weirdo (go on quote me pttthh lol). Well the guy at Vitamin Shoppe told me too that the Cytomax is better but it's not as well known as the Isopures, so I am not alone (he said the Isopures are nasty too lol). Hey if you like them, great though! I hope you will.... and fyi, the protein puddings are workable for me. Not fabulous, but workable! I split them into 4 oz. for bfast and 4 oz sometime after lunch for a snack. One pudding has 30g of protein in it. So if I get 50g from 1.5 bottles of cytomax, then a protein pudding, I'm at 80g of protein a day. It's just learning something new hon... that's all! And the nutritionist won't fuss at you.... or whomever you see for aftercare.... but perhaps can make good suggestions on how to get real food around it. It IS a learning experience hon. No worries ok? Unjury's chicken Soup is good. Really good. But my durn microwave nukes everything so I have to have my little thermometer with me each time. The premier Protein drinks are good as well (found at costco about 25 usd a case). I also liked the muscle milk light in either chocolate or vanilla... they even sell these in a vending machine at my gym, so they are found everywhere. And the nectar Syntrax isn't bad either btw. I did go online and order the trial pack that they suggest in the protein drinks nutrition thread from this site. Don't give up Cherrybomb. It's all just suggestions and something new! I feel so lost many times in this journey ... but so many ppl will help you and give you input. And suggestions and encouragement... God bless. And just know I for one am wishing you luck in every step! xoxo

Your body, I think, would rob itself of muscle as it needs the amino acids to burn. That's why it won't use fat. But if you have a nutritionist, ask him or her for sure. I have enough hair to lose as well, but .... you know my luck would be it'd fall out in areas where I wouldn't prefer. And since I had a leak, I know I need the proteins/amino acids for healing..... Another possible tip? Protein puddings. I got some from GNC yesterday. Not the best, but they are stomachable! Good luck!

Thank you Dee.... and I'm 5'7". Wishing y'all well in your journeys!

If you don't get enough Protein, supposedly you are apt to lose your hair. It'll take approximately 3 months to show (malnourishment takes time to show in your body). But it's important to get your protein to encourage your body to heal. I enjoy the clear liquid Proteins in a drink by Cytomax. I feel like I write this every time I post, but sorry... everything else makes me wretch. I like the tropical and tangerine, haven't tried the watermelon yet. The Syntrax nectar proteins are supposed to be good too. For a while I could do one in Water, now it makes me wretch. The Cytomax is the only thing that has been consistent for me. Good luck to you and try to get your proteins in! You should incorporate the idea "proetin first" because protein fills you up longer and has less calories, as well as good for body function like healing, etc.