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I'm at 7 weeks out too, you are doing awesome and inspiring to us!!:001_wub:

Yay for you...you did so well and you've started your sleeve :thumbup:journey,walk,sip,rest..take care of you! Carla

Did your salad have any protein in it? It sounds like you're not getting enough protein dense meals to me. I was told we could eat lettuce but spinach leaves were better for us and to concentrate on protein, then vegetables,fruit and lastly bread.Do you belong to www.myfitnesspal.com it really helps to track what your daily totals are. Good Luck!!:confused1:

So glad you are doing well, take it easy, everyday is better. Carla

I totally agree.. you are what we hope to accomplish and always so nice to answer posts from all us newbies! You definitely rocked your sleeve, here's hoping for your next year:001_rolleyes: to be filled with good health and maybe pitter patter of new baby!!

Good for you!! you're getting pretty close to surgery date, wishing you all the luck for a great surgery and speedy recovery.

Mary, are you getting excited? you only have a week or so to go.yay!

It's ok to be nervous and you are gonna do fine, it's kinda surreal after wanting it so long and wham it's here. Use the time to get organized,make your broth, I made a few casseroles for the first week home. shop for a few sizes at Goodwill. I went to a major retail dept store and bought new jeans and 2 pairs capri's and now they come off without unzipping and it's only been 6 weeks so I know I'm going to resale shops for next size. Good Luck. I've had surgeries and this one was the easiest.

That's great Andrea!! I too had 3 or 4 bites of ribeye and it was good. You are doing great!! I'm still in a stall but hoping it'll break in next few days.

You have so many great answers,I'm only 6 weeks out but I can honestly say I have not missed eating large quanties. I enjoy going to resturants with hubby and we talk alot more, enjoying our date night.lol This surgey is wonderful tool and gives you self esteem to suceed in your w-loss journey.:thumbup:

Welcome to sleeveland!!! Your gonna do GREAT!!

Thanks these recipes look good!!:thumbup:

Oh Goodlife that is great, my 6 weeks was yesterday but my doc does his post op different, I'm so proud for you and it only gets better.way to go girlfriend. I can't exercise alot either because of RA in knee's but we'll get there, slow and sure happy and healthy.:thumbup:

What size bougie..I still don't know. lol Good Luck!

I was told I might need b12 shots as it is the only vitamin we don't absorb as well so my pcp gave me a shot @ 4 weeks out and it was a energy booster for a few days! Good Luck!!:thumbup1:

I think 10 lbs is awesome!! Tommorrow is my 6 weeks anniversary but for the first 2 weeks my loss was even with yours.Your body is in shock and it'll even itself out just stick with the program and try to exercise some. I'm not lighting any fires but doing my own thing at my own pace. I believe it'll only get better. :thumbup1: Carla:thumbup:

It took me 8 days, it may have been sooner but the office person said I'll let you know when I know but at 8 days I called her anyway and had surgery 9 days later. Good Luck and keep us posted so we can move over for you!! Carla:lol0:

bring something loose to wear home, sip,sip,sip,walk,walk,walk and be kind to yourself and rest. I think the fluids are very important and unflavored protein helped me, although you dont need to stress over protein at first, it helped me heal, I'll be a month post op this Saturday. I love the sleeve. You'll do great just make some broth or buy egg drop soup and crystal light popsicles.

I'm in a stall too for last week and half, and I step on the scale 3 times a day, ugh!! We leave Friday on 9 days vacation wondering if I can leave scale at home.lol

you need to put YOU first Take time to heal and maybe things will be better and if not you'll know you went the extra mile. Carla

something loose since your stomach will be swollen, I wore a housecoat home that hung from my shoulders but I had a 2 hr drive home. houseshoes or flip-flops. Good Luck!!

i too added unflavored whey protein to everythin just to get it it and I felt so much better, like 3 days out my energy increased alot, the fluid is really important,I drank special k20 protein water from the pharmacy too.Good luck.

Yeah my 4yr old granddaughter loves the nutella and strawberries and it looked so good I ate ONE and then got scared, I sent it home with them because I could seriously eat it by itself.lol:001_smile:

Thank you my tummy feels reassured. was worried..found on another post diet guide for sleev so going to read it front to back.lol

well great!!1 glad I only had one. keeping fingers crossed nothing goes wrong.