PhoenixTheDiva

Yes, either Atkins or Premier will have the lowest. Also if you get it from smoothie Factory, my favority is the Gladiator, 45g with very little carbs depending upon a fruit you choose.

Just your preference. When losing I like the Atkins with 2 g carbs or Premier with 5 g. In maintenance I can stand a little more 10-12 g. No more than that for me. Good luck!

I was free to get into the pool at 2 weeks as well.

My doctor released me for both at my 2 week checkup but I don't think that is the norm

It doesn't matter if you are fat girl or skinny girl, SOME guys are just a**holes no matter what. Just remember it's their issue and not yours. I agree with you that it's best for you to work on you right now and when you least expect it, BAM! There's Mr. Right! Good luck and keep us posted because your doing awesome! Good luck :-)

It is such a wonderful thing to have your loved ones be so supportive. My entire family is very supportive. My husband is one of those healthy fit people ( which i hope to be soon) and tells me all he wants is for me to be happy. He says he doesn't care what package I come in because after 25 years of marriage, 4 kids and two grand kids he falls more in love with me everyday.

...I am a little over a month out from surgery. I joined this site a couple of weeks prior to my surgery. I've seen lots of positive; I've seen lots of negative. I'd be the first one to admit that when typing a text, an email, or a post on a site such as this...miscommunication happens. However, words are very powerful - words need to be chosen carefully especially when you don't even truly know a person..I was slammed a couple of weeks ago about regret...I am still here. I am NOT going anywhere...I am more determined than everto share my story...whether you are in the majority here who love their sleeve, or you are in the minority who regret their sleeve - you are important, your journey is yours, and this should be a place where you should be able to feel comfortable....but I just read a very mean reply to someone's post...it was totally uncalled for...it was simply rude....cold, callous, in my personal opinion. I am MAD!
I strongly feel that many on this site need to ask themselves after reading a post...can I say anything supportive to this person? If your answer is no, or you have so much disagreement with the poster's thoughts/questions ... that you just want to beat someone down with your words...don't post a reply to the person, period.
I think most would agree we are here for support, to gain knowledge, to gain confidence in our journey, to hear from kindred spirits in this journey...this should be a safe place to ask questions, to express our thoughts, to share stories...so, please, please from the bottom of my heart...I am asking people to remember what I tell middle school kids every day ..."Manners matter! If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!"
...can I get an Amen???

It is such a wonderful thing to have your loved ones be so supportive. My entire family is very supportive. My husband is one of those healthy fit people ( which i hope to be soon) and tells me all he wants is for me to be happy. He says he doesn't care what package I come in because after 25 years of marriage, 4 kids and two grand kids he falls more in love with me everyday.

I look forward to family photos,family events,and Sexier clothes!!!!!

I look forward to family photos,family events,and Sexier clothes!!!!!

Thank you everyone for sharing. I truly appreciate it.

Thank you everyone. A lot of your answers made me realize how blessed I am to have support everywhere I turn. I will definitely do what is right for me. I wish everyone health and success on this wonderful journey of a new life and beginning. Good luck and stay fabulous ; )

There are as many answers to this question as there are people on this forum. I told everybody. And I have no regrets. There was no way I could have kept it to myself. Everyday (even now, 11 months post op) people's first question is "how did you do it?" Like there is some secret bean I bought at the health food store. It's everyone's favorite question. Total strangers ask it as soon as they figure out I've lost weight. A friggin car salesman asked me the other day after taking my license so I could do a test drive. He just said "my you've lost a pound or 2...how did you do it?" They are going to ask this question alot. I wasn't prepared to sidestep it, so I answer that I had gastric surgery and now I eat right and exercise everyday. I need to get business cards made saying this cause I'm tired of repeating it.
I'm lucky that I've surrounded myself with the kind of people that none of my friends or family have given me the least amount of grief over it. I expected to hear some ignorant remarks from my coworkers but I haven't heard a word. Now what they say behind my back I don't know or care. I think this is one area where men have it better than women. Men do not try to talk each other out of these kinds of things....generally speaking. Or maybe it's just that I carry myself like a person that sends out a message that I'm going to do what I'm going to do, and I don't give a flip what anyone thinks about it.
Either way, I totally get why people don't tell. But I don't think my life would have been any easier if I had kept it a secret. I'd still be getting the weight loss questions daily, plus I'd have the stress of always giving an answer to that question that I'm not entirely comfortable giving.
But....to each his own...or her own. We all must do what we must. In the end it's about your life, your health, your sense of happiness....and nothing else.

I was wondering why a lot of people want to keep there surgery a secret? I'm just starting my journey and am still in the testing phase. I thought about telling everyone and their grandmother about my surgery but, I see people wanting to keep it secret. I was hoping some of you could share with me why because I want to make an informed decision and maybe I haven't considered the down side of it.Looking to be Enlightened. Thanks

I can understand your concern but even as fat individuals we come into contact with fake people. They smile in your face and stab you in the back. For me personally I just do whats best for me. People always say I'm a diva and I'm okay with that. If people want to take a fat girl being confident in herself as diva I can live with that because who I am and what I choose to feel about myself is upto me. I want to have this surgery for my health. I'm blessed that my circle of friends and family love me and support no matter what my body shape. So dont worry about other people because you will see when all is said and done the real ones will be there no matter what. Good luck and stay fabulous and always be true to you ; )

Hell I just want to be able to see my feet while standing! I gotta pick my gut up off the floor and tuck it in my pants like a shirt so I don't trip on it when I walk! Lol so can't wait to have this surgery! Congrats to you and stay fabulous

I have my meeting with the surgeon today so excited! I can't sleep. Hope he gives me a surgery date at our meeting.after meeting with your surgeon, how long before you got a surgery date? And how long did it take for you to feel somewhat normal? Talk soon and stay fabulous ; )

Omgosh!!! You are too funny!!! I'm a newbie and when I read this I was like oh sh**!!!!! No surgery for me! Hilarious! Glad your okay

Good Luck to you! Post Op..? Will you het your surgery date? Where are you getting your procedure done?

Hi and Welcome...... I too have learned so much from the folks on here. When I had my mind in a twist and need quick answers... Best wishes to you on your journey!

This site has been such a huge help to me. I know what you mean about family and friends. I am lucky to have their support and love, but nothing compares to talking to people on the same path as you!! Glad you're here!!

Welcome to the sleeve family

Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the forum and just starting out my vsg journey. Still in the early stages of testing. I love the information and ideas that are being posted because they really put me at ease. I have support from my family and friends but its nice to hear from people who will or have gone through this.thanks again and hope to hear from some of you soon ; )

Hello and Welcome! Very nice to have you join us! This board has been a life saver for me in the tough stages of this process. Best wishes to you on your journey!!