Fyrefly

I really like Protein shakes. I am one of the few crazy ones!
The only thing I find is that for me, if I tell myself I am going to only do shakes, that's what I do. For some reason, if I tell myself I am going to right and eat well, I always manage to eat some sort of junk anyway.
I don't think it really matters if you get your Protein from shakes or food, as long as you're following your doctor's post op plan.
The real problem is we live life in the world of temptations, and it's very easy to let old habits come back as we are farther on down the road. For me, it will always be a battle.

You said it, sister!

21 lbs on one week?????? Wow, that's incredible!!!! Congrats.

Yay for you!! Im right there with you. Day 1 & 2 totally sucked, but after that it just kept getting better. Welcome to the losers bench.
Corinna

I am 8 days out and feeling the same!!! I've lost 14lbs and it has already made a huge difference in my energy level!!! Congrats on the 21lbs way to go!!!

I'm with you on this! Just be sure no-one's looking when you do it! LOL

I had some pretty bumpy days in my first week, but as soon as day seven hit, it was like the clouds parted and flowers bloomed. I feel fantastic!
My surgical wounds are almost completely healed. That constant feeling of hunger has gone away. The frequent trips to the bathroom because you're not sure what's going to happen have stopped. My energy is improving. Most importantly, I'm down 21 pounds!
In my first couple days after surgery, I was miserable and second-guessing my decision, but everyone said to hang in there and it will get better. You guys were right. And I'm having such a positive feeling about this now, that I'm even more motivated to get my exercise in and not stray from the post-op diet.
Two thumbs up, y'all!

Omg we are sleeve sisters..mine is on the 22nd and I'm freaking out as well!!! I can't believe this day has come already !!! I will have mine done in Boston...yahoo..hope all goes well sooo super excited!!