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Hello fellow Texans!
It is my wish for all of you that your journey is a sweet as mine has been so far!
This is day 9 post-op and I think things are going along really well. I was sleeved on Jan. 22 in Dallas by Dr. Nick Nicholson.
It helps, of course, that I have grear help at home. My husband could teach florence Nightingale a few things I will tell you!! Never has there been a more attentive, loving, funny, supportive nurse and cheerleader.
He follows me every step when I walk figure 8s around the furniture in each room - whether it is noon, or 2 a.m. Crushes every pill. Gives me every shot of Lovinox in my tummy. Times out every med and Vitamin. Counts every ounce of liquid and every gram of Protein. This has been an amazing process so far and I swear, I wouldn't trade one minute of any of it. He has built spreadsheets for this process so he can monitor everything I do in 15 minute increments for each 24-hour period - no, I am not kidding. It is awesome. He also did one to keep track of the meds. He has them all set up in a notebook. It makes it so much easier to keep track of the things we were told to do.
Yesterday, I managed to get in 58 oz liquid, 75 G protein, two Flintstones chewable vitamins, one blood pressure med, one lovinox shot, one Pepsid and about a mile on the treadmill.
Still have just a tiny bit of gas pain and am as sore as should be expected with such a major surgery but things are progressing well and I couldn't be happier. Have no idea how much weight I have lost and really do not care one little bit. I am way, way over the power of the scale and it doesn't call my name at all.
This isn't about the weight.
This is about my life.
Finally.
I hope things are going well for all of you.

I was sleeved January 22. I've had an amazing recovery and have had no problems whatsoever. I currently am able to get in 60 ounces of Fluid on a regular basis and between 60 and 90 g of Protein daily. I use 2 1/2 scoops of the Unjury unflavored Protein Powder in 16 ounces of crystal light strawberry lemonade every day. You absolutely cannot taste the protein and it tastes so much better than any of the 20 or so Protein Shakes I tried but was unsuccessful in getting all the way down. With just those 16 ounces of fluid I'm able to get in 50 g of my protein just with that. I make it in a thermos and usually take about two-three hours to drink my lemonade so my body can slowly absorbed the protein. I also have 2, 17-ounce bottles of Water and a couple of cups of decaffeinated coffee every day. I started at 325 and as of today I've lost 36 pounds.

I was sleeved January 22. I've had an amazing recovery and have had no problems whatsoever. I currently am able to get in 60 ounces of Fluid on a regular basis and between 60 and 90 g of Protein daily. I use 2 1/2 scoops of the Unjury unflavored Protein Powder in 16 ounces of crystal light strawberry lemonade every day. You absolutely cannot taste the protein and it tastes so much better than any of the 20 or so Protein Shakes I tried but was unsuccessful in getting all the way down. With just those 16 ounces of fluid I'm able to get in 50 g of my protein just with that. I make it in a thermos and usually take about two-three hours to drink my lemonade so my body can slowly absorbed the protein. I also have 2, 17-ounce bottles of Water and a couple of cups of decaffeinated coffee every day. I started at 325 and as of today I've lost 36 pounds.

I was sleeved January 22. I've had an amazing recovery and have had no problems whatsoever. I currently am able to get in 60 ounces of Fluid on a regular basis and between 60 and 90 g of Protein daily. I use 2 1/2 scoops of the Unjury unflavored Protein Powder in 16 ounces of crystal light strawberry lemonade every day. You absolutely cannot taste the protein and it tastes so much better than any of the 20 or so Protein Shakes I tried but was unsuccessful in getting all the way down. With just those 16 ounces of fluid I'm able to get in 50 g of my protein just with that. I make it in a thermos and usually take about two-three hours to drink my lemonade so my body can slowly absorbed the protein. I also have 2, 17-ounce bottles of Water and a couple of cups of decaffeinated coffee every day. I started at 325 and as of today I've lost 36 pounds.

I love guacamole and chipotles guac is good. My wife makes it the same way except spicy.
If you don't wanna make it, Wholly Guacamole is some very good stuff and comes in 100 calorie packets. We buy it at Walmart.< /p>

I was sleeved January 22. I've had an amazing recovery and have had no problems whatsoever. I currently am able to get in 60 ounces of Fluid on a regular basis and between 60 and 90 g of Protein daily. I use 2 1/2 scoops of the Unjury unflavored Protein Powder in 16 ounces of crystal light strawberry lemonade every day. You absolutely cannot taste the protein and it tastes so much better than any of the 20 or so Protein Shakes I tried but was unsuccessful in getting all the way down. With just those 16 ounces of fluid I'm able to get in 50 g of my protein just with that. I make it in a thermos and usually take about two-three hours to drink my lemonade so my body can slowly absorbed the protein. I also have 2, 17-ounce bottles of Water and a couple of cups of decaffeinated coffee every day. I started at 325 and as of today I've lost 36 pounds.

I was sleeved January 22. I've had an amazing recovery and have had no problems whatsoever. I currently am able to get in 60 ounces of Fluid on a regular basis and between 60 and 90 g of Protein daily. I use 2 1/2 scoops of the Unjury unflavored Protein Powder in 16 ounces of crystal light strawberry lemonade every day. You absolutely cannot taste the protein and it tastes so much better than any of the 20 or so Protein Shakes I tried but was unsuccessful in getting all the way down. With just those 16 ounces of fluid I'm able to get in 50 g of my protein just with that. I make it in a thermos and usually take about two-three hours to drink my lemonade so my body can slowly absorbed the protein. I also have 2, 17-ounce bottles of Water and a couple of cups of decaffeinated coffee every day. I started at 325 and as of today I've lost 36 pounds.

I'm far from an elite athlete...but I'm running 4-7 miles several days a week....and on the other days I still workout hard. Does that count? I'm 6'2" and I'm training for a half marathon in April. I'm constantly breaking down my muscles fibers with exercise and they need to be rebuilt regularly, plus I need to eat ample carbohydrates to fuel my long workouts. The only way I'm going to do that with the sleeve is to supplement my food with Protein Shakes.
I think this is just another one of those rules the experts throw out there to prevent you from living on Protein Bars and potato chips. The reason we all get such varied advice is because everyone's circumstances are so varied. There is no one approach that is ideal for everyone.
Again, I think food should be the first choice whenever feasible. But it's not enough in every circumstance.

Hello fellow Texans!
It is my wish for all of you that your journey is a sweet as mine has been so far!
This is day 9 post-op and I think things are going along really well. I was sleeved on Jan. 22 in Dallas by Dr. Nick Nicholson.
It helps, of course, that I have grear help at home. My husband could teach florence Nightingale a few things I will tell you!! Never has there been a more attentive, loving, funny, supportive nurse and cheerleader.
He follows me every step when I walk figure 8s around the furniture in each room - whether it is noon, or 2 a.m. Crushes every pill. Gives me every shot of Lovinox in my tummy. Times out every med and Vitamin. Counts every ounce of liquid and every gram of Protein. This has been an amazing process so far and I swear, I wouldn't trade one minute of any of it. He has built spreadsheets for this process so he can monitor everything I do in 15 minute increments for each 24-hour period - no, I am not kidding. It is awesome. He also did one to keep track of the meds. He has them all set up in a notebook. It makes it so much easier to keep track of the things we were told to do.
Yesterday, I managed to get in 58 oz liquid, 75 G protein, two Flintstones chewable vitamins, one blood pressure med, one lovinox shot, one Pepsid and about a mile on the treadmill.
Still have just a tiny bit of gas pain and am as sore as should be expected with such a major surgery but things are progressing well and I couldn't be happier. Have no idea how much weight I have lost and really do not care one little bit. I am way, way over the power of the scale and it doesn't call my name at all.
This isn't about the weight.
This is about my life.
Finally.
I hope things are going well for all of you.

Hello fellow Texans!
It is my wish for all of you that your journey is a sweet as mine has been so far!
This is day 9 post-op and I think things are going along really well. I was sleeved on Jan. 22 in Dallas by Dr. Nick Nicholson.
It helps, of course, that I have grear help at home. My husband could teach florence Nightingale a few things I will tell you!! Never has there been a more attentive, loving, funny, supportive nurse and cheerleader.
He follows me every step when I walk figure 8s around the furniture in each room - whether it is noon, or 2 a.m. Crushes every pill. Gives me every shot of Lovinox in my tummy. Times out every med and Vitamin. Counts every ounce of liquid and every gram of Protein. This has been an amazing process so far and I swear, I wouldn't trade one minute of any of it. He has built spreadsheets for this process so he can monitor everything I do in 15 minute increments for each 24-hour period - no, I am not kidding. It is awesome. He also did one to keep track of the meds. He has them all set up in a notebook. It makes it so much easier to keep track of the things we were told to do.
Yesterday, I managed to get in 58 oz liquid, 75 G protein, two Flintstones chewable vitamins, one blood pressure med, one lovinox shot, one Pepsid and about a mile on the treadmill.
Still have just a tiny bit of gas pain and am as sore as should be expected with such a major surgery but things are progressing well and I couldn't be happier. Have no idea how much weight I have lost and really do not care one little bit. I am way, way over the power of the scale and it doesn't call my name at all.
This isn't about the weight.
This is about my life.
Finally.
I hope things are going well for all of you.

It is my wish for all of you that your journey is a sweet as mine has been so far!
This is day 5 and I think things are going along really well.
Last night was bad night and about midnight I had bout of buyer's remorse. Seems the gas pains I was sure I was going to miss, decided to make their debut. Had a crying breakdown for about a half hour before my husband was able to sooth my soul with quiet singing, slow rocking and lots of prayer. He could teach florence Nightingale a few things I will tell you!! Never has there been a more attentive, loving, funny, supportive nurse and cheerleader.
He follows me every step when I walk figure 8s around the furniture in each room - whether it is noon, or 2 a.m. Crushes every pill. Gives me every shot of Lovinox in my tummy. Times out every med and Vitamin. Counts every ounce of liquid and every gram of Protein. This has been an amazing process so far and I swear, I wouldn't trade one minute of any of it. He has built spreadsheets for this process so he can monitor everything I do in 15 minute increments for each 24-hour period - no, I am not kidding. It is awesome. He also did one to keep track of the meds. He has them all set up in a notebook. It makes it so much easier to keep track of the things we were told to do.
I have always known what an extraordinary person he is, but the light from his heart shines its brightest when he is needed most. It is impossible that I have, or will ever do, anything that makes me worthy of such love and devotion. The gift of him is a perfect testimony to God's unending, unmerited gift of GRACE in my life. There are no words to describe my gratitude.
Yesterday, I managed to get in 48 oz liquid, 27.5 G Protein, two Flintstones chewable Vitamins, one blood pressure med, one lovinox shot, one Pepsid and a decent nap. Walked 9 times, did that breathing spirometer thing 10 times (10 breaths each) and even fit in a shower. Only took one dose of the liquid pain killer all day.
By the time today is over, I will have gotten in about the same amount of Fluid and almost 70g of protein with all the above all over again. Will continue with Clear liquids through Monday and add strained cream Soups on Tuesday. Still have gas pains and am as sore as should be expected with such a major surgery but things are progressing well and I couldn't be happier. Have no idea how much weight I have lost and really do not care one little bit. I am way, way over the power of the scale and it doesn't call my name at all.
This isn't about the weight.
This is about my life.
Finally.

It is my wish for all of you that your journey is a sweet as mine has been so far!
This is day 5 and I think things are going along really well.
Last night was bad night and about midnight I had bout of buyer's remorse. Seems the gas pains I was sure I was going to miss, decided to make their debut. Had a crying breakdown for about a half hour before my husband was able to sooth my soul with quiet singing, slow rocking and lots of prayer. He could teach florence Nightingale a few things I will tell you!! Never has there been a more attentive, loving, funny, supportive nurse and cheerleader.
He follows me every step when I walk figure 8s around the furniture in each room - whether it is noon, or 2 a.m. Crushes every pill. Gives me every shot of Lovinox in my tummy. Times out every med and Vitamin. Counts every ounce of liquid and every gram of Protein. This has been an amazing process so far and I swear, I wouldn't trade one minute of any of it. He has built spreadsheets for this process so he can monitor everything I do in 15 minute increments for each 24-hour period - no, I am not kidding. It is awesome. He also did one to keep track of the meds. He has them all set up in a notebook. It makes it so much easier to keep track of the things we were told to do.
I have always known what an extraordinary person he is, but the light from his heart shines its brightest when he is needed most. It is impossible that I have, or will ever do, anything that makes me worthy of such love and devotion. The gift of him is a perfect testimony to God's unending, unmerited gift of GRACE in my life. There are no words to describe my gratitude.
Yesterday, I managed to get in 48 oz liquid, 27.5 G Protein, two Flintstones chewable Vitamins, one blood pressure med, one lovinox shot, one Pepsid and a decent nap. Walked 9 times, did that breathing spirometer thing 10 times (10 breaths each) and even fit in a shower. Only took one dose of the liquid pain killer all day.
By the time today is over, I will have gotten in about the same amount of Fluid and almost 70g of protein with all the above all over again. Will continue with Clear liquids through Monday and add strained cream Soups on Tuesday. Still have gas pains and am as sore as should be expected with such a major surgery but things are progressing well and I couldn't be happier. Have no idea how much weight I have lost and really do not care one little bit. I am way, way over the power of the scale and it doesn't call my name at all.
This isn't about the weight.
This is about my life.
Finally.

It is my wish for all of you that your journey is a sweet as mine has been so far!
This is day 5 and I think things are going along really well.
Last night was bad night and about midnight I had bout of buyer's remorse. Seems the gas pains I was sure I was going to miss, decided to make their debut. Had a crying breakdown for about a half hour before my husband was able to sooth my soul with quiet singing, slow rocking and lots of prayer. He could teach florence Nightingale a few things I will tell you!! Never has there been a more attentive, loving, funny, supportive nurse and cheerleader.
He follows me every step when I walk figure 8s around the furniture in each room - whether it is noon, or 2 a.m. Crushes every pill. Gives me every shot of Lovinox in my tummy. Times out every med and Vitamin. Counts every ounce of liquid and every gram of Protein. This has been an amazing process so far and I swear, I wouldn't trade one minute of any of it. He has built spreadsheets for this process so he can monitor everything I do in 15 minute increments for each 24-hour period - no, I am not kidding. It is awesome. He also did one to keep track of the meds. He has them all set up in a notebook. It makes it so much easier to keep track of the things we were told to do.
I have always known what an extraordinary person he is, but the light from his heart shines its brightest when he is needed most. It is impossible that I have, or will ever do, anything that makes me worthy of such love and devotion. The gift of him is a perfect testimony to God's unending, unmerited gift of GRACE in my life. There are no words to describe my gratitude.
Yesterday, I managed to get in 48 oz liquid, 27.5 G Protein, two Flintstones chewable Vitamins, one blood pressure med, one lovinox shot, one Pepsid and a decent nap. Walked 9 times, did that breathing spirometer thing 10 times (10 breaths each) and even fit in a shower. Only took one dose of the liquid pain killer all day.
By the time today is over, I will have gotten in about the same amount of Fluid and almost 70g of protein with all the above all over again. Will continue with Clear liquids through Monday and add strained cream Soups on Tuesday. Still have gas pains and am as sore as should be expected with such a major surgery but things are progressing well and I couldn't be happier. Have no idea how much weight I have lost and really do not care one little bit. I am way, way over the power of the scale and it doesn't call my name at all.
This isn't about the weight.
This is about my life.
Finally.

Insensitive and judgmental?? Why? Because she expressed her opinion? Those who post their concerns when they know they've mismanaged their recovery should expect honest responses. Those who feel the original posters of such messages were foolish in their choices have an equal right to post their honest thoughts as those who want to post sincere support and words of understanding and empathy. No one opinion is more or less valid than the other. If support for foolish mistakes is what any of you want or need, and you want that with no possibility naysayers can respond, may I suggest you private message the litany of posters on these boards who regularly offer that kind of sympathetic response. There is a time and place for both to coexist peacefully.

Butter bean, I wish I could "like" your post about 20 times.

It is my wish for all of you that your journey is a sweet as mine has been so far!
This is day 5 and I think things are going along really well.
Last night was bad night and about midnight I had bout of buyer's remorse. Seems the gas pains I was sure I was going to miss, decided to make their debut. Had a crying breakdown for about a half hour before my husband was able to sooth my soul with quiet singing, slow rocking and lots of prayer. He could teach florence Nightingale a few things I will tell you!! Never has there been a more attentive, loving, funny, supportive nurse and cheerleader.
He follows me every step when I walk figure 8s around the furniture in each room - whether it is noon, or 2 a.m. Crushes every pill. Gives me every shot of Lovinox in my tummy. Times out every med and Vitamin. Counts every ounce of liquid and every gram of Protein. This has been an amazing process so far and I swear, I wouldn't trade one minute of any of it. He has built spreadsheets for this process so he can monitor everything I do in 15 minute increments for each 24-hour period - no, I am not kidding. It is awesome. He also did one to keep track of the meds. He has them all set up in a notebook. It makes it so much easier to keep track of the things we were told to do.
I have always known what an extraordinary person he is, but the light from his heart shines its brightest when he is needed most. It is impossible that I have, or will ever do, anything that makes me worthy of such love and devotion. The gift of him is a perfect testimony to God's unending, unmerited gift of GRACE in my life. There are no words to describe my gratitude.
Yesterday, I managed to get in 48 oz liquid, 27.5 G Protein, two Flintstones chewable Vitamins, one blood pressure med, one lovinox shot, one Pepsid and a decent nap. Walked 9 times, did that breathing spirometer thing 10 times (10 breaths each) and even fit in a shower. Only took one dose of the liquid pain killer all day.
By the time today is over, I will have gotten in about the same amount of Fluid and almost 70g of protein with all the above all over again. Will continue with Clear liquids through Monday and add strained cream Soups on Tuesday. Still have gas pains and am as sore as should be expected with such a major surgery but things are progressing well and I couldn't be happier. Have no idea how much weight I have lost and really do not care one little bit. I am way, way over the power of the scale and it doesn't call my name at all.
This isn't about the weight.
This is about my life.
Finally.

The January Sleevers group is so large and spread out so far. I am hoping to make contact with a smaller group of Texans who share the same surgery date and might want to stay in touch during their recovery.

We have a very small private group set up on my fitness pal for those who fit this criteria. It is our hope that those of us who used the same surgeon, are being sleeved around the same time, and want to use my fitness pal to track their post-operative intake might be able to provide support for each other during our post-op period. If you are interested in being in this group, please private message me.

Well tomorrow makes the two year anniversary since my Gastric sleeve operation.. I can safely say its the best thing I have ever done in my life.. Every thing has changed for the better for me .. I have lost over 9stone 4lb. (130lb) So I stand at 5ft 1' and weight 9stone (126lb).. I would still like to drop a little more and maybe deal with the loos skin on my stomach as that must weigh a few pounds in itself but all in all very happy I did this..

January 22nd!! Dr. Nick Nicholson in Dallas at Forest Park Med Ctr.... anyone else there and then? Starting my pre-op diet.

We've had to move my date twice and I think we have it right this time. Scheduled now for January at Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas.

Try freezing any flavor Isopure like Alpine Punch or Grape in ice-cube trays then using a Ninja blender (that's what works best for me) to make an awesome slush. Put a few cubes in one of the single-serve cups, add a little cold Isopure drink, pulse away and you have a slush as good as anything you can get at Sonic. Never gets watered down because it's ALL Isopure. Add a little Splenda or Truvia to taste if you want, then enjoy - one sip at a time. If you pour it into a Thermos cup, it will last a very long time in the slushy state!

Try freezing any flavor Isopure like Alpine Punch or Grape in ice-cube trays then using a Ninja blender (that's what works best for me) to make an awesome slush. Put a few cubes in one of the single-serve cups, add a little cold Isopure drink, pulse away and you have a slush as good as anything you can get at Sonic. Never gets watered down because it's ALL Isopure. Add a little Splenda or Truvia to taste if you want, then enjoy - one sip at a time. If you pour it into a Thermos cup, it will last a very long time in the slushy state!

Try freezing any flavor Isopure like Alpine Punch or Grape in ice-cube trays then using a Ninja blender (that's what works best for me) to make an awesome slush. Put a few cubes in one of the single-serve cups, add a little cold Isopure drink, pulse away and you have a slush as good as anything you can get at Sonic. Never gets watered down because it's ALL Isopure. Add a little Splenda or Truvia to taste if you want, then enjoy - one sip at a time. If you pour it into a Thermos cup, it will last a very long time in the slushy state!

Try freezing any flavor Isopure like Alpine Punch or Grape in ice-cube trays then using a Ninja blender (that's what works best for me) to make an awesome slush. Put a few cubes in one of the single-serve cups, add a little cold Isopure drink, pulse away and you have a slush as good as anything you can get at Sonic. Never gets watered down because it's ALL Isopure. Add a little Splenda or Truvia to taste if you want, then enjoy - one sip at a time. If you pour it into a Thermos cup, it will last a very long time in the slushy state!