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I had surgery a week ago and have had a fairly decent recovery. Not a lot of pain, some acidity and grumbling stomach, a little pain in the main incision if I bend over, but nothing over the top. However I feel like I may not be getting enough walking in. I have only been able to walk a block and it exhausts me. Today I had to go run some errands at target and the grocery store and I almost passed out. I certainly cannot walk fast. I have been getting a decent amount of liquids and forcing down the protein but getuting a minimum of 40g. Is my body going into starvation? Am I expecting too much? Was anyone out of energy a week post op?

Plumbum, I have a bottle of Vitamin Water in front of me and it looks like the only thing you would get your daily amount equivalent would be Vitamin C. My bottle only has Vitamin C and a variety of Vit b's but the Vitamin Bs don't have the full daily value. Also, I am not sure what the quality of the vitamin in vitamin water is like.

hahaha! Thinoneday... I love that you call 'it' the fat devil. I am going to start doing that :scared0:

Soooooooooooooooooooooooo darn cute! You look HOT Tiffykins.

Don't do it sleeve partner! Let's hang in there. I don't know if it the same for you, but it would go downhill for me after that.

I would keep the bigger picture in mind, and skip the cheese. Two things to think about 1. I think the pre-op diet is meant to make surgery easier by reducing the amount of fat around your liver (at least this is my understanding- I am not a doctor and I don't play one on TV). I would do anything to make sure my surgery go as well as possible. 2. This is the last diet you will ever do. (the weeks of Pre-op) and the liquid diet post-op (so say6 weeks). The way i see it, we will eat healthy after this, but after years of doing crazy diets, this is the last time ever! I am on Day 6 of my Clear Liquids, and struggling too. But bigger picture, bigger picture!

hahahahahaha.... i can't believe the Wii fit comes with an attitude. That is HILARIOUS!!!! Sounds like my sassy trainer!!!

Just another vote for A. Anyone thought about getting extensions if you hair starts thinning. they cost a bit, but heck you are worth it.

60 grams for me. It has only been a few days of clear liquids, and it is a toughie. today I discovered the protein bombs (40g)- I mix them with water. I have apple juice with 'unflavored' Unjury (20 grams).

mine used a 32. my understanding is that there is not a huge difference. not big enough to stop you from losing the weight you expect.

Congratulations Tiffany on the baby-making green light, and the clear labs. AWESOME AWESOME NEWS. So not only are you CUTE, you are healthy too :001_tongue:

New attitude today. I just finished plugging in my client appointments for next week, and noticed that there will be no down time after this week. So I am going to enjoy my downtime, watch trash TV, read trashy magazines, and relax...:001_tongue:

That really sucks if the posts are getting deleted. I for one is grateful that I 'stumbled' across some info about these two doctors on this forum and on Obesity Help. I was going to go with Dr. Almanza but changed my mind. I think most people have been really objective in giving their thoughts on the good doctor. I was able to confirm it by directly PM-ing his past patients. Most of the responses were positive, but there were a few negative ones. I think you should give people the information to make their own choices. I personally only needed a few Nays to folk out the extra money and go to a different doctor. However, I would respect anyone's decision who would want to go to this Doctor. At the end of the day, it is each person's choice. Don't take away people's freedom of speech, and freedom to choose what their health care options will be.

I am going to have to start calling you '6' (Did you watch the Devil wears Prada?) Only this time it is an awesome thing. You LOOK AWESOME in the skirt. And I love how the outfit is put together. Go ahead 6!!!!

Thanks for all the pointers. I did start planning some meals but that made me head- hungry. I spent the day making appointments with nutritionist, therapist, dentist, etc for after recovery. I did not mind being kept on hold. Oh- do you guys love your kindles? I am debating between that and the Wii Fit for my birthday. And a pedi is soooo needed. My toes look atrocious!

What on earth do you do during the recovery week after surgery???Between drinking protein shakes and watching 'Real housewives' I am sooooo bored!!!

Shanda- i am sooo glad I am not the only one who is so over the wedding thing. The irony is I have not even started planning yet. I am totally in love with my fiance, but totally not into the wedding planning. I would be happy going to the Justice of the peace, but it would break my mother's heart. Oh well... maybe one day I will be into it. Chancie- I too met my Beau online. I had dated someone else for several years, and wanted to 're-learn how to date'. I dated online mostly, and had a really good time. I think your attitude towards it matters quite a bit. I wanted to meet folks, and have a good time. I just happened to meet 'the one' quicker than I expected, and three years later- I still adore him. Judy, judy, judy- I hope I am not overstepping my boundaries here, but I think a heart to heart might be helpful with your man, and maybe with a sex therapist. Or maybe some suggested books that you can read together. Aside from that (and this is where I might really be overstepping), I think every woman deserves a healthy sex-life, and sometimes that just means you have to buy a VIBRATOR!!!! EVERYONE SHOULD OWN ONE. (Yikes, maybe I just got kicked out of the VSG boards!)

I mix Isopure and unjury with everything (apple juice, propel Water, regular water, Jello, ramen noodles broth -not the noodles, just the broth and other broths). And sometimes I have to force feed myself! (actually, my beau is the Water and Protein drill sarg! Checking in every waking moment-- arrrggghhh!) Even then, I am still having a tough time getting in all the liquids I can. I will only do what I can.

You were always gorgeous..... but that second picture... woot woot!!!! And the bright color looks so pretty on you.

I think the WLS angels were on my side. It started with an unexpected upgrade to first class on my flight to San Antonio. Had my yummy last dinner of fajitas and then went back to the hotel for a sleepless night! The nerves did hit me at the last minute but dissipated after meeting my surgeon and his staff. (oh..... i did cry right before the anaesthesiogist because I was afraid I might not wake up) My surgery was fairly trouble free and I was up several hours later. Was certainly noy doing cart wheels in the hallway but good enough to go to the bathroom by myself. Day two and three of recovery have been comfortable. Whoever invented pain, anti-nausea and anti-acid meds gets a big hug from me today! I get back home tomorrow, and can I hope for another upgrade.... maybe I am pushing it- but its a 5 hour flight..... Thank you guys for being an awesome support. Special HUGS to you too. I thank you, my fiance thanks you and my Cooper send his doggy kisses!

I am having my sleeve done on Friday, and one of the things I am trying to prepare is a list of things that I can do to substitute my 'habit'. Everything that I enjoy doing has always revolved around food. I love to cook, I love to entertain, I love restaurant week, I love watching Top Chef, I love going on food dates with my beau, and with my friends, I love my supper club, I Celebrate by eating, when I am pissed I eat, I love food-related gifts... you get my drift. So since a large part of my social/emotional/bored life is going to be out the door after surgery, I would really like to know what people 'DO' now- socially/emotionally etc Mostly- the good things (I know there are also destructive things that we all do, but that might be a whole different thread)

Wooooo hooooo. Team Marci! Cheering you on babe.

Stacy, Welcome to the boards. I am getting sleeved a few days before you- Jan 15th. We can cheer each other on. I picked up most of the stuff you did, and included some liquid tylenol (yes, I am a sissy-can't handle pain), some gas-x strips and some scar repair stuff (can't remember what its called)

Down in Socal- could you elaborate more when you say- watched your liquids? Did you not get enough, or was is the calorie content of the liquids? Also, I second the idea of starting a new thread addressing the emotional effects of the surgery. Tifftykins... I am going to load up on the moisturizer and wrinkle cream :thumbup:

@ Jilly.... you made me feel so much better about not telling. I am just not ready to out myself yet. I may eventually. Only my fiance knows and my workout partner/friend who is unbelievably supportive (especially since she knows how much I have tried with the psycho working out, and logging everything). Both of them (fiance and workout friend) are such cuties, and have both committed to do the liquid diet with me. (They are better than I am- I would pick mcdonalds over Isopure anytime!!!) My excuse for not eating for the first few months is going to be that I have some SERIOUS gas issues/acid reflux- and I think that is awkward enough for people not to ask any more questions- haha! Thank you guys for being welcoming and supportive