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I see people post all the time about the first month, and a pound a day is NOT something to be depressed about? When was the last time you lost 15 lbs so fast? Put the scale away for a while and eat exactly as your doctor directs, and get your fluids in. It will get better.

Can you share what you'll be eating? I'm trying to figure out how to prep. I'm getting sleeved July 14th.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience--I'm getting sleeved in 2 weeks and it really helps to hear what it is like.

I am so glad to hear you won your appeal! Keep sharing, I'm due to be sleeved on July 14th, and I'd love to hear about your hospital/post op experience.

One thing about the WLS surgery cookbooks--they are written for RNYers, and so sleevers have to look carefully at the carb counts since we aren't malabsorptive. Most of the recipes can be tweaked to lower the carbs.

Update: Since I have to fly when I'm 6 weeks post-op, I found a TSA friendly liquid protein 3.4 oz and 42 grams of protein. Here's the link: IDS Sports New-Whey Liquid Protein, 42 g Protein (3.1 oz. vial)

My doc said do nothing for 4 days, and then you can drive after you don't need pain medication.

Have you seen this blog? Bariatric Foodie

Here's another one I just ordered. I was impressed with the fact that they had a Jamaican Jerk recipe. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592332269/ref=ox_ya_os_product]Amazon.com: Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You (Healthy Living[/ame]

Here is the link to the cookbook: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569244537/ref=oss_product]Amazon.com: Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery (9781569244531): Patt Levine, Michele Bontmpo-Saray, William B. Inabnet, Meredith Urban-Skuros: B[/ame]