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I love the Premier Protein shakes because they have 30 grams each. I will say my first day home from the hospital since it was Water only I felt like crap. The day after I was allowed to start the Protein Shakes and wow!! I felt SO much better. I've been drinking them on & off the past 6 years with the band- especially when it was too tight and plan on drinking 1 for Breakfast every day when I return to work. On my days off I'll try other foods

I had the sleeve on 2/2/15. I was not getting the Protein in the first week as I was on clear liquid. They didn't expect me to get it right away. Today I started on full liquid so had a Protein shake with 30 grams of Protein. So almost halfway to my daily goal of 62.

I had my sleeve on 2/2. Was doing a partial liquid diet from 1/1 until 2 weeks out, when I switched to full liquid. Not having the easiest of times getting all the Protein in, but so far, I am down 55 lbs!

I'm feeling much better...thanks!!! The crud never went to my chest. I'm still sniffling and coughing, due to post nasal drip.
Six days out now and really excited about my post-op visit tomorrow. I can't wait to weigh!!! I'll keep you guys informed.

I was allowed to continue taking my birth control pill right through surgery (it's tiny). I was also prescribed an anti-nausea pill that I took daily immediately after surgery. I was allowed to start taking my supplements (all were pills/capsules/gel caps) 7 days post-op.

I have actually made those pinwheels for lunch regularly lately. My NUT is ok with all of the ingredients so why not enjoy it. I did have to make the pickles much smaller though just to make them easier on my sleeve.

I'm amazed at the different cravings and I'm right there with every one of them...except sushi and crawfish (not a fish fan)! I am still sticking with my condiments...mustard, mayo, jalapenos...I'm not sure if anyone is familiar with ham salad or if that's just a Midwest thing, but I saw it in the grocery store today and my mouth started watering (mushed up ham with pieces of pickle and a little onion in it...best with a slice of fresh bread).! I haven't had it since I was a kid, but suddenly it sounds like the best thing in the world.

Thinking of you, really crappy to get sick when you are so close.

In talking about Water and Protein, I noticed that some of us have the bypass and others the sleeve...those are very different surgeries and therefore our experiences will also be quite different.
R

Surgery went while I came home last night just trying to adjust to my new life I couldn't wait to get home . Get up and walk once the surgery is over walking is your best friend. Because the gas you will needs to come out

Good luck to you both. What are you planning for your clear liquids...and which Vitamin brand did you choose?

I was sleeved on 2/4. I live in Massachusetts. My surgery was revision surgery. Had lapband removed after 6 years and now have the sleeve.

3 days out! Yea!!!

I'm not having any problems drinking anything! People are so different. Yesterday, my 1st full day home, I drank 80oz of liquid, including 48mg of Protein powder. I'm definitely gonna get that much in today...probably more! My doc told me to drink as much as I can tolerate because liquids won't stretch the stomach. Thank God for that. Good luck to you!

My doc only requires Clear Liquids the day before & NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight the night before! I was very lucky!!!!

3 days out! Yea!!!

3 days out! Yea!!!

My son had his sleeve 3 years ago. After buying and trying hundreds of dollars worth, he finally found one he liked. Optimum Nutrition 100% whey, Gold Standard, Rocky Road, 5 pound. I haven't had my surgery yet (hopefully next week), but I do have my Protein powder! I bought a shaker bottle & Jason instructed me to add a scoop or 2 to the bottle, add 2-4 ounces of COLD Water & shake. You can add a couple of ice cubes if you prefer it colder. He said, "the thicker the better"! I tried it & it's good!!! He said not to waste my money on others, he already did! So I'm not!!!
Good luck to you in your weight loss experience!!!

I would kill for some hot, spicy, boiled crawfish!!! I smell them all the time. My husband's eating BBQ now & I swear it smells like crawfish to me! I just had surgery on Tuesday; wish I would have thought about it last week! By the time I can eat anything it won't be in season! I guess I'll have to wait till next season! Thank God it comes twice a year!
Just remember: "Pinch the tail and suck the head"!!!

3 days out! Yea!!!

Feb 3rd for me too! Can't wait

I'm scheduled for the 3rd too!! I can't believe that this is finally happening!!!!!!

One more day... ^_^

I am also scheduled for the 3rd. Yay us!

I'm one the 3rd as well