ChristinaRose

Thanks to everyone for the awesome feedback and tips! It's much appreciated to a newbie . The majority of what I have heard is that the sleeve is a life saving tool and it's up to us to stay in control of how we use it. Thanks again, and very nice to meet y'all!

Hi all! I'm getting sleeved on May 1st. I wanted to just get some feedback on how your sleeve restriction changes over time. I firmly believe that the sleeve is a tool and the work you put in reflects success. I guess all of that to say, I have read some posts that have made me a bit concerned as to the stomach returning to it's original capacity? Any opinions are welcomed and appreciated! Thanks y'all!

A medical alert Bracelet is an awesome idea. Thanks for suggesting!

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for May 1st in Charleston, SC. So good to meet fellow May Sleevers!

Hi! I am super picky as far as Protein shakes. Can barely tolerate the taste without gagging for the most part. My surgery date is May 1st and I have been experimenting to prepare myself to "endure" those first 2-4 weeks of mainly Protein supplements. Preop fruit is ok for Protein Shakes but the first 2 weeks AFTER surgery will definitely be liquid only (no fruit until the "pureed stage"). Basically broths, thin Protein Shakes (skim milk, 1%, Water consistency), sugar free popsicles. Your sleeve MUST have that time to heal properly before the pureed stage. It seems unbearable but I'm sure those 2 weeks will be well worth it!

All of that to say, if you like Peanut Butter try "Metabolic Nutrition: Protizyme whey Protein shakes in Peanut Butter Cookie flavor. I mixed it with 8 oz. skim milk (1 scoop powder) and 5 ice cubes. (you can add maybe a tablespoon of natural peanut butter/spenda/sugar free Torani Syrup to sweeten it up a little more) Pulse everything in a blender until ice is blended down. Honestly there was no trace of protein taste and it was actually enjoyable. They come in a several other flavors if you don't like peanut butter (such as vanilla cake, chocolate cake, banana creme) It's a little on the pricey side but can help get ya through that first month.

Also unjury unflavored protein is another good source if you are unable to tolerate the sweetness of flavored whey protein. The best use of this is in your broths/soups that have been strained. (for 1st 2 weeks or however long your doctor has you on that first stage). Note that the protein should not be added to the Soup or any temperature above 130 degrees because it will curdle. The best way is to premix a scoop of the Unjury with 8 oz. Water. In the mean time go ahead and heat up your broth in the microwave. Then add the Unjury mixture to the broth and reheat a bit more (make sure the temp never goes above 130, so you may have to heat it for a few seconds and then test it in between. food thermometers are the best!

Hope this was of some help!.