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3 meals a day, no snacking is what my doctor recommends as well. Right now, I'm only 3 weeks out, and I can't eat enough at meals to get enough proteing/calories in. I've been told to supplement with protein shakes until I can eat 3-4oz of protein at a time. I expect in a few more weeks, I'll be able to get in the nutrients I need, and cut down on the supplements.

3+ weeks out and still unable to put my socks on easily, never mind tying my shoes. For me it's the spot of the largest incision.

I don't know if it's stretching so much as healing. My understanding is that things are pretty swollen, as we heal up, we can eat more. I'm not worried about this though, as I'm still only able to eat about 2oz at a sitting.

I was sleeved the same day, and I've moved on to mushy foods. The plan prefers eating protein to drinking it. Right now I get about 2oz in at each meal. Scrambled eggs, meat ground up (chicken) with gravy or meatballs. I drink a protein supplement 45 minutes later or I have a SF jello made with unflavored protein powder. So far seems to be working pretty well.

I had my surgery at Emerson Hospital on Feb 4. It went really well, but I'm sick of not quite being up to snuff. I still have trouble putting my socks on.

I think part of the problem is that we are more than a weight on a scale. I want people to notice me, not my weight. I've tolo my family that the best way to be supportive is to not treat this like a big deal, it's just something I'm doing to be more healthy. I actually find it annoying that personal questions about ones weight are considered acceptable.

I just bought a 1.5 quart crock pot for making chili and other dishes. It's small enough that there won't be tons of leftovers.

Driving depends on comfort. It was a solid week before I coold drive any distance. I also found sitting to be the hardest because it uses the abdominals. I would take it easy and not push it.

As an alternative, I love the Edys no sugar added popsicles,

I hear you. My current gripe is people who tell me how glad they are that I'm doing this. I want to reply "you're not the one undergoing permanent mutilation, so that's easy for you to say" That said, you're doing this for your children, so you'll be there for their weddings and children.

Iwent with the sleeve because it's most like lormal operation. Success is still dependent on eating habits for any surgery. I worked with a nut for a few years, 1. to try one last time w/o the surgery, and 2. to make sure Iewas ready for the changes in eating habits. Because of this ri'm confident I will be very successful with my sleeve. 2 more days 'til real food..

I've made my own jerky, it's a lot more tender than the store bought. Youalso have more control over the sodium.

sf jello made with unjury unflavored protein powder. It's also good mixed with crystal light fruit juice. A nice change from milk based products.

It doesn't have reminders, but I use trakr for the iphone. It's an easy way to set a goal and increase a counter as you consumer protein and water.