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I was told I can drink decaf coffee but not the caffeinated until I had all 64 ounces in. I heat some skim or 1/2% milk and add it to it, sometimes some unsweetened cocoa or choc. protein after it has cooled some so it doesn't curdle. I like Propel but not the crystal light any more as it's too sweet. There is Proti -diet protein that can be added to water (15 gr) but I have to double the water that I use it in. Maybe that will help!! You can do this and don't give up!!!!

Shrimp goes down well if you like shellfish, I could do tuna if I mixed a little mayo with olive oil which the nut said we could use. I couldn't keep turkey down. White chili made with chicken is good, chili from Wendy's because the ground meat had been cooked for quite awhile. Good luck!! Oh, nonfat refried beans spread on a plate, salsa, 2% cheese and then non fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I even eat that for breakfast sometimes.

I use Unjury non-flavored added to things, like cottage cheese, or the Bariatric Fusion, vanilla and chocolate mousse. I mix it with skim milk instead of water to get added protein. You can add Greek yogurt to sugar-free pudding or in place of the cold water in sugar free jello. Use 6 ice cubes in the jello mixture of hot water and then went it starts to get a little thicker add a 6 oz container of non fat yogurt instead of the cold water. I don't like Greek yogurt. I ate fat free refried beans which I could get down.

I live in Jackson, but my surgeon and support group is in Muskegon. Don't know anything about the Flint area though.

You were very elegant in explaining yourself!!! I get too emotional and have a hard time with that. Thanks for sharing and saying what many of us have felt.

I've had a bipap for almost 9 years. Still have the full mask because I'm a mouth breather, and didn't like having to wear a chin strap too to hold my mouth closed. Will have a sleep study done again when I'm about a year out or are close to goal as they don't want me to have to have more than one. I know what you mean by the marks.

We've been married 43 years, with 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. He's seen the struggles before I had surgery and now still 4 months out. We are in this for the long haul and we both know that already I can do things that I couldn't do before the surgery.

Haven't tried them...

That happened to me. Went from 225.5, to 175.4 and then immediately up 3-4 pounds. Has taken me 3 weeks to get that off again so back down to 175.4. Even changed the battery on the scale thinking that was it but it wasn't!! Starting to train for a 5 K ...hoping to run it in May, but will see how my knee replacement goes. The orthopedic doctor told me to go for it and my surgeon said the worst that will happen is that I have to walk it instead of running it. There are 18 women that had surgery with this doctor that will be training with the nut and will see what we can do! Some have never done it and a few are doing the 10 K. Will wait and not weigh in until Sat.

Finally lost the weight I gained after losing 50 pounds. No idea why as I had added protein and exercise and it came on in 2 days. Waiting for this stall to break. Have lost 8 inches in the last month though so that is encouraging. Maybe my body is shifting....Wearing size 16 and XL rather than 2 x and 22/24 so I know I have made progress. My siblings don't acknowledge it but people that are friends are amazed when they see me and don't know I've had the surgery. Not sure what that is about but....hey, my husband and kids are supportive and that is what is important as well as close friends.!!!

I finally lost the weight I gained and am back down to 175.4, 50 lens. Start training with 18 women an our nut for a 5 k . Started on my new treadmill yesterday and water aerobics today!!

The end of Feb I weighed 175.4, then gained about 4 pounds in 2 days./.....impossible, but it took till today to get that off. Now for more weight loss!!! Lost 8 inches in the last month though!!!

We go out to eat and share a meal or I ask for a to go box right away! We travel a lot as both our Mom's are in assisted living in 2 different towns. So... I'm trying to figure out what to take with me.. I'm 4 and 1/2 months out. I always have protein bars and water with me.

I can have caffeine after I get the 64 ounces in. Can't count it as liquid.

Glad you had a good experience! I'm so thankful I had the surgery at 65 on nov 12th! Off many of my meds. Mine was 4 in one... Nonfunctioning gallbladder removed, hiatal hernia repaired, Scar tissue removed and sleeve! Heart test was fine and I'm down 50 pounds!! Keep up the excellent attitude!!

Thanks so much for sharing your story and tips!! When I get discouraged I'll retread your post!!!

Positive thoughts and you will do well!! Welcome to your new journey! It will be worth it!

I have found the ground sirloin or chicken breasts do better in a chile, white chile for chicken with beans, etc. Hard for me to tolerate them plain as they are too dry., Depends on the day though. We are eating tilapia baked which has been very good. I'm over 4 months out but still can only eat 2 or 3 oz at the most of meat, and very slowly. Egg beaters are easier than eggs and I love eggs.

They know the quality of their products as not all protein is the same. I've ventured onto the unjury site and have bought the protein cheese from them on line. When I got to phase iv the nut recommended protein bars that could be bought in grocery stores or pharmacies, as well as soy chips from meijers in an orange bag. I do like the protein bars they sell there. So talk to them when you are ready.

You should do well!!! Looking forward to hearing from you after your surgery!!!

Everyone is so different!! I'm 4 months out and got sick twice this week on turkey breast, can only eat 1 egg and the white of a second egg, but 1/2 c. of lf cottage cheese. Depends on the day. But....am trying some new things too, like added strawberries to the cottage cheese, etc. Added a shake a day to up my protein. Some days the liquids do well, and others I have to force myself to get them in.

I was sleeved in Muskegon Mi by Dr. Gluck! His staff and he are amazing and really care!! Had great care at the hospital in their bariatric wing. Don't have to go to Mexico to have great care but of course that is a choice. I was self pay, too!

Not at home so will weigh Monday and report in! Aggregated because once I hit 50 # my scale showed I gained 4 # and I don't want to get on it again! I 'm eating more protein and drinking more as well as exercising more and wasn't losing! Grandparent duty until Sunday night!!

I could drive as long as I was off the pain meds and felt up to it. I drove after the first week. Hope that helps!

I've already donated that size although I have a black dress 22/24 that you might like. Also have 1x Northern Reflections slacks for when you need them. Message me and you can have them. Carol