Sheree

hi everyone, my surgery was July 6th. I weighed 220. Today, 195. 25 pounds. good luck everyone!!!

my surgery was July 6th! welcome to my corner of the world!!!

alked to my doctor and he said the protein gullets were good for the first week while on clears and now I should get in all my protein from my foods alone and if I need to , I can make a shake. Thanks OTR for your post or else I would've not asked Susie, how long ago did you have your surgery? I don't see it listed anywhere. Thanks. (I would LOVE to get rid of my Protein shakes too!)

Before surgery I LOVED to drink iced tea all day and 1 cup of coffe in the a.m.. Now I can't stand the taste of either one!!! I am 6 weeks out so I am hoping it will change. I haven't noticed it with food but am looking forward to the day I enjoy my coffee and tea again!

thanks Tracy, when I think about it 25 lbs. is alot but it has really slowed down and I get a little discouraged. silly I know. It took me 3 months on Weight Watchers to lose that much before my surgery. I think I need to pump up my exercise. thanks for the pep talk!

Tracy, am I understanding you had your surgery June 2012 and have lost 69 pounds in that length of time?!!! If so I am REALLY a little envious with my little 25 lbs. lost since July!!!

hi, all surgeons are different. my Dr. (or ins) did not require or even feel is necessary- a pre-op diet. I lost about 7 lbs. before surgery without trying- nerves I guess?

does that mean it gets better? PLEASE say it is so!

wow! well said. I want to frame it as a remindrer!!! thanks!

Hi, I as well really had no pain, a little sore in the stomach area and took pain meds only at night for 3 nights to help me sleep (why not? I couldn't lay on my side or of course belly for about 2 weeks. My worst complaint was my nausea. From water to the protein shakes, everything made me nauseaus. I woke up nauseaus and fell asleep nauseaus. That was also for about 2 weeks. Now, 5 weeks out I feel great and SO happy I had the surgery. I have lost 19 lbs. and am on my way. good luck, you will be fine.

thanks so much, I will try them. Sheree

hi fellow "July sleevers". My surgery was July 6th, my starting weight was 220 and I am now 201.= 19 lbs. My surgeon did not require "pre-surgery" diet. Loving my sleeve, so far...

Hi, I am 4 1/2 weeks out and just made them. they taste like a cheez-it but are softer. I really liked them.

WOW!!! these are REALLY good! thanks for the post. you guys are the BEST!!!

my DR. said to use the chews by Viactive. they are like a little piece of chocolate heaven. you feel a little like your cheating. be sure to take at least a couple of hrs. apart. I take 2 e. day.

YAY! I am only 4 weeks out BUT I allready know it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. You will too. Good luck. God Bless. Sheree

my surgery was 1st thing in the a.m. great nurses, pain meds in my i.v. and I felt pretty darn good. I sent my husband home to be with the dogs and I was fine.

thanks, I tried looking it up online with no results, I better give them a call.

thanks so much for the reply.

hi, I saw a nutrionist at the hospital before surgery- it was just a 1 time thing but I think I might like to see one again. does ins. typically pay for a nutrionist? I have Cigna PPO. thanks!

Susie, may I bother you please? I am just over 4 weeks out, I drink 8 cups water, 2 protein shakes (made w/ 1 cup skim milk each and eat 2 1/4 cups of protein twice a day. I really can't eat anymore. Is that reasonable?

Susie, I am feeling great. I get a little more tired quicker than before surgery (July 6th) but I FEEL better?! hmmmm?

ahhhhh! 60 min. a day!? wow! I better re-think my workout plan! thanks so much. 8 lbs. sounds great! keep up the good work Susie! good luck.

at my 2 week post op appt I asked my surgeon the same thing, he told me let your body be the guide. I felt much better when I could drink a little faster w/out discomfort. good luck.