NuStartInTx

Stay in the hospital if your insurance covers it. As for the one week, I was physically ok to return to work (desk job) but took an extra week just because I had it and to get my head around the food (measuring, timing, walking, sip, sip, sip), as long as you don't overdo it and get too tired, you should be ok. But everyone is different so listen to your body and your doctor. Good luck!

Except I've just hit a stall....no weight lost last week grrrr....but all of you awesome July-ers are keeping me cheered up and motivated!

July 15th, lost 54lbs so far but in a stall right now - lost nothing this past week. BUT off my blood pressure meds and sleeping sooo much better (hooray!). 100 more lbs to go :-(

Being treated for sleep apnea made me a new person, I feel like I was in a tired headachy haze and now I am rested and alert. Being on CPAP treatment even reduced my edema in my legs. CPAP plus surgery and now I feel amazing. Be glad they found it and give yourself a well deserved nights rest :-)

I had mine July 16th as well, got taken off my BP meds and have a sleep test scheduled for Nov - hopefully off CPAP soon too! Congratulations to you, keep up the good work :-)

I noticed a slight increase too, and I'll be seven weeks out next Monday. The funny thing is Today I thought "oh my gosh I pigged out!" - because I was so full - and then I looked at my friends plate and that put things into perspective for me. I'm actually only eating a few bites more than I was lol. It also depends on what I'm eating. I can eat a bit more of soft beans or soup Than say chicken, fish or beef.

Hated all flavors but drank them religiously first two weeks as per my doctors orders. Second week I cut them with crystal light...MUCH better. They're too expensive for me for day to day. A little over $5 a piece at GNC although I haven't shopped around and they may be cheaper elsewhere....

Chike (28 grams protein) which I mix with Lactose free high protein milk (another 12 grams protein). Love all the flavors!

I didn't like any of them, but I just kept telling myself, it's just for one week - you can do this :-) and as mentioned before you can cut it with crystal light or G2 even...

Ok that one got me teary eyed. Congrats and enjoy!

I got the isopure at GNC...none of them taste great but the orange was the easiest to tolerate - I had to do one, 1oz sip every ten minutes. Tastes like Gatorade with absolutely no sweetener. I had my sleeve on July 15th, I'm on mushies and two weeks from solid foods. Double check with your Dr on the isopure as all Dr.s differ. Hope you feel better soon. Sip, sip, sip!

Sorry....stupid iPad sen it early....anyhow as always check with your Dr.!

Hi and welcome! I was weak and lightheaded too and it eas because I was dehydrated. I increased my fluids but my dr. Had me doing a clear protein (isopure) and that helped....but as always

I travel a lot for work overseas. I will usually pack a few pre mixed shakes in my suitcase that I check (in case I have trouble with reliable water or milk which has only happened once or twice), and then I pre measure protein powder into snack size zip lock baggies (2 scoops each) and put those baggies in my shaker bottle, my purse and my suitcase - just to be safe in case my suitcase goes missing :-)