Geechee Girl

I am new to all of this so if you have any suggestions that would be great. I have talked to a few other Chralotte people on here. I guess the best way to start is to find out the area everyone lives in, get names and numbers and find a good place to meet up. I believe we can send private msgs to multiple people to work this out. BeachGirl, I just got back from my 2 week post-op with my NUT and am down 20 lbs. I am very excited. Chuckles, I spoke with a lady that can only meet on the weekends also. Let's all talk and figure this thing out..

Hi, I am looking for local Charlotte folks that would like to start a support group or would like to get together to walk and talk. I am 11 days post-op as of today, 8/11/12. I am just looking for others like me that are trying to get their health back on track.

I just found out that I will be going on an unexpected trip. I don't think I will be able to pack my shakes with me. Are there any protein pills or something small that I will be able to take? I am 12 days post-op as of today (8/12) and by the time I fly I will be 4 weeks post-op. I know that I will be able to eat some fish and chicken by then, but I don't want to risk not getting enough protein. Can anyone help me out here?

My trip is to Jamaica. I have never been so I don't know what I will be in for when I get there. You may think this is weird, but this is all due to my best friend's husband being an a-hole. That's why this is not planned. I was not supposed to be going on this trip... he was. It's one of those all inclusive places and I am just unsure as to what will be available for me there. I buy the premade shakes and have never had the powders. I am trying to listen to all of you and figure our the best course of action.

Thank you all so much. This has been a huge help. I still wish they made some sort of pill and I could just take with water to make sure I got what I needed, but this is great. I wasn't sure about the powder and if they would try to stop you or not at the gate or baggage check.

I live in Charlotte, NC. We have walmart, but I have never heard of HEB. I am sure I can get my Dr. to write me a note or something.

I am sure this is a stupid question, but can you buy the powder and blender bottle at the Vitamin Shoppe? I really wouldn't do this if it wasn't important. I am too new to feel secure is risking all this, but I am glad y'all are here to help.

Do I need any kind of documentation to back it up?

Is the powder any good? I have never had any. I am just worried about flying with it.

Go State, I'm just jealous that's all. They are a staple in the Carolina's also. I just miss them.

AlwaysSeating, I think the Dr. Are concerned that our stomachs aren't healed yet. That's why the say no food. Also, as sick as I am of shakes, I will drink them so my hair doesn't fall out. That's a risk I cannot take!

Check out the OhYeah! Shakes. They come in lots of flavors. The are high protein... 32 grams and taste great.

Max, I'm from the south and would love nothing more than to have a bowl of grits. I'm mad bc my Dr. said no corn. That means no grits.

Mine too. And I'm still mad about the mashed potatoes and grits. Go State must be southern, no one else likes grits!

Hi, I'm the Geechee Girl and am 31 years old! Born and raised in Charleston, SC and now living in Charlotte, NC. I had my VSG on 7/31/12 weighing in at a whopping 277 lbs. What? No "yay" for me? Only kidding. I grew up playing sports and was always very lean. I would have never considered myself overweight. However, as I was unable to continue my athletics due to a lovely knee injury... I gained weight...a lot of weight... a ton of weight! I just never stopped eating like an athlete. I never thought this could happen to me. My main problem is that I LOVE FOOD!!! Isn't that why we are all here? I do not however like sweets; I think this surprises most people because when you weigh almost 300 lbs they think you won't turn anything down. Anyway, I am now on the road to Thinville and am looking for friends along the way. If you think you can be that for me... I will certainly be that for you. I hope you have a SMASHING day! P.S. THINK THIN!!!!!! LOL

I was told no straws! You are so right, so many different ways to go about this.

GoState, Did you seriously have mashed potatoes and grits??? My Dr. said no corn and no white stuff i.e. rice, potatoes, bread...etc.

They started me with protein in the hospital and made sure that I had my 60 ounces before they sent me home. I was only in for 24 hours.

Me too, Pattivalvo!

Carey and Nina... feel free to join the club! LOL I think that is what we are all complaining about here. NO MORE SHAKES PLEASE!!!!

If your Dr. says you can go ahead and do beans then try them. I didn't think refried beans was on the list, but I could be wrong. Beans are another thing I am waiting for.

Illuminated, trust me when I tell you that when you take in too much you will feel it. I too WAS a gulper and have had to learn to take it slower. I don't know how to explain a sip, but it's more than I would imagine sipping super hot coffee. Does that make sense? I find that it's easier for me to drink hot things faster (chicken broth.) I have the large Tervis tumblers (24oz) and try to drink 3 of those a day. I do two OhYeah shakes and those seem to take all day to drink. I'm just sick to death of them. I am waiting to eat until I see the Nut. I am so tired of being "fluffy" that I will do whatever they say so I can get this weight off.

I can have yogurt and cottage cheese too... I just don't like it. I see my NUT in 4 days and then I will be eating. I just keep telling myself that the 2-a-day shake crap is almost over. I'm so ready to get my protein from something else, anything else!