MamaOf8

Okay… Don't blow any smoke up my butt here, but I need to know something. Has anyone ever not lost weight after the sleeve? Is it possible to fail?

The first few days are definitely the worst. I too have been getting a nightly headache, but you must remember the PRIZE at the end of this! Just keep right on doing it - this is only for a short time!!

What is the actually carb count difference between potatoes and cauliflower? I didn't think it was that much..?

I am right after you on the 23rd with Dr. Almanza! I look forward to hearing how it went for you and any suggestions you might have for things to bring.

Best wishes for a smooth surgery and very speedy recovery!

I'm glad it's just antibiotics and then you will be fine! Good luck to you!

I don't get it - I have administrated on other boards before and I'm not totally new to all of this, but I cannot get my darn tickers to behave. I made a new one and it shows at least 3 times in my signature. Old ones that I have deleted show as "X"s with an empty box. How do I get rid of all that stuff and make it so they work for me? Is there some secret? THANK YOU.

Patrick, I still don't see or have access to the July FB group and I would sure like it!!! Am I just being a techno-tard here?

By the way, Chimera, WAY TO GO on such a nice big weight loss! You are doing great!!!

FANTASTIC information! Thank you for posting that!! I have lost 16 pounds on Atkins so far, but I am really frustrated as I have hit a plateau and I haven't lost anymore. I am not taking in anymore than about 5-10 grams of carbs per day! I think I will take it back down to the basics again for a few days before starting the liquid diet to jump start myself again. I am being sleeved on 7/23 and I want a nice little liver!

Wow!!! You are one great loser now! Congratulations on your surgery and sounds like you are recovering well. Keep you chin up! Can't wait to see how much weight you have lost at your follow up visit!

Is it $3.49 per shake and each shake is one meal? I think the calories sound a little high too, but you are sure getting a great amount of protein!! If it tastes good and you can get it down, then that's half the battle! I will be starting my pre-op diet in 3 days and I am always interested in hearing about things that people love and that work! Best wishes to you!!!

Best wishes to all of those recently sleeved in July! I hope you are all healing quickly and smoothly! I am on pins and needles waiting for my turn this month!

That sounds good! I know you can do it!!

Nina88, if you want to do Atkins, I would ask your doc just to be sure it's ok, but on Atkins you can't have juice of any kind. You eat meat, eggs, cheese, etc. NO fruits of any kind. You can have up to 15 grams of carbohydrates a day, but that's barely anything. It's best to not have any. Read labels or eat only whole foods (meat) and you will be ok. It takes some shopping ahead, some meal prep and some boredom with food, but you don't have to starve yourself to lose weight. You basically eat when you are hungry, and ONLY protein. I don't think it's the healthiest option for a long period (I was on it for 2 years a few years ago and that was tough) but it works. Check your protein shakes - they are probably full of carbs. Best wishes!!