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Let me get out of here if this is where we constitute die(•)(•) lol I'm not ready!

You look great!

I was sleeved on 9/25... I am down 43lbs... highest weight this year was 331 im currently at 288

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I know activity on this thread is pretty sporadic, but I just wanted to say hello. I am the B in GBLT, presently in a heterosexual relationship. I love all of my GBLT (and straight) brothers and sisters! I am still pre-surgery, but I am glad to have found such a supportive space to share this journey.

I'm new but I'm here and I think it's awesome!

*raises hand* Me!
Welcome. Glad you have a date. Best of luck! Yes, it can happen so soon. My initial consult was May 12, and I had insurance approval done and surgery completed on July 21. Granted, I had a short window, because I needed to have the surgery done and recovery well under way by the time I went back to school in late August.

Hi folks,
Relatively new here, but thrilled to see support for glbt folks. i post to the obesity help vsg forum a lot but have hesitated to come out to anyone so haven't yet.
i'm ann, i live in arlington, va with my partner of 30 years (in november!) whose name is also ann (i know!) and our two kitties -- no kids.
i'm excited to finally almost be at the ins submission stage and hopeful that things will got thru!!!
i'd love to hear from other friendly folks. everyone is so nice here!!!
do you find issues related to your glbt-hood and the forum or reaction from friends???
so happy to be here!!!!!! xoxoxoxo Ann

Yes there are including myself ! Lol wow

Dallas here!!! Sleeved on 9/25

Mansfield/Arlington

I was sleeved June 19th.

I like the buffalo chicken recipe on here and egg salad. Yesterday for Breakfast I took frozen turkey sausage and blended it so a dust, mixed it with I egg and scrambled it. Then put a bit of salsa on it. 120 cals and like 15g Protein

I am so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well and are having so many problems after your surgery. Please do not give up as this is going to change your life so much that you will look back on these days and think "this was totally worth it".
It does sound to me like you are dehydrated. The gatorade is great and if it upsets your stomach try diluting it with a little Water so that it is not so strong. Taking small sips is best which I am sure that you already know. You said that the Soups are making you sick. Are you able to keep down chicken broth made from the flakes of the cubes. If you are able to do the chicken broth just add more salt to the broth so that it still tastes ok to you. The extra salt will help your body retain more Fluid and you will not feel so light headed and dizzy. I was not getting hardly any Protein after my surgery which can also make you feel weak and dragging. I went to the GNC store and bought a container of flavored protein. It is more like a soft drink taste than a shake mix taste. I got the very berry blast mix. They will mix different flavors for you fight in the store so that you can try them before you buy. I tried several and did not like the orange at all but the berry blast was my favorite and it has 30g or protein per serving. I really do think that if you can increase your fluid intake and get more protein that you will notice a great change in the way that you feel.
I hope this helps and I am so sorry that you are feeling so miserable. Please post again to let us know how you are doing as we really do care about our fellow sleever's. I know I care or I would not be replying to your post. take care and God Bless.

my surgery date was 10/16. Some of the things I have ate are : refried Beans (thinned down with beef stock and a little grated cheese), Tomato Soup, greep pea Soup, chili.. just eat slow and chew well on the chili.. i have lost 2o lbs post op.

Are you on Full liquid stage? If yes, I had creamy tomatoe Soup with Ms. Dash seasoning, apple sauce, Jello, sugar free pudding, cream of chicken soup...anything that was thicker that both but not a thick as mash potatoes.

Man! If you like seafood this is an awesome way to get your Protein quota outta the way!!!! I buy a bag of frozen shrimp at costco - 7 SHRIMP = 18g of PROTEIN and 100 calories! This is going to save my life cuz I am sick of those protein shakes! Granted I still have to do a Protein Shake but now I can cut one out of the day! YIPEEE. Just thought I'd share my excitement! :-) :-D :-P