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What if you tried getting in your protein other ways? Like drinking milk or eating greek yogurt? Also, are you making your protein shakes with milk or water? Because I find making them with water is SO GROSS. milk makes it better. and you could try soy or almond milk and see if that helps with the flavor

Most days I don't make it to 64oz. Usually really close though

I have aetna choice pos ii. But I've read on here that some people with my plan aren't approved, it all comes down to your employer. I had a $500 co-pay for the hospital and then we pay $2,000 deductable. I had 5 doctor's visits with $25 co-pays, I had an EKG and a few other tests and we pay $24.50 out of pocket, a sleep test which was covered 100% I also did the 3 month option, but I had to finish my fall semester and get the surgery on winter break, so I still waited about 6 months anyway. Took a week for approval letter.

Sleeved 12/17 and down 28 pounds. My stall finally broke so I'm hoping next week to see more weight loss!

I'm 21 and I just had surgery on 12/17. I'm ready to have the body I knew I should have had all my life. I've been fat since I was 5 years old! I wish you best of luck on this journey! There's also a group for sleevers in your 20s, but sometimes it's not very active.

I had my surgery the week right before Christmas. Man, was that hard! Everyone was eating around me and all I could have was tomato Soup. I stalled 10 days post op after losing 20 pounds and then nothing until 1/7. We stall at different time. I found that the first 2 weeks the head hunger was the worst. You miss food, but now I'm 24 days post op and most (not all) of my head hunger is gone. I does get easier and the stall will break. Give it time <3

I don't know exactly how long my surgery took. I had mine about 9:30am. I just remember them waking me up and being in total agony and moaning in pain. I kept drifting in and out trying to press the help button (the ones on the bed don't work I found out), of course no pain meds or anything to make sure you're okay in recovery. Then I just remember being rolled into my room and the nurse saying "We have pain meds on the way" and BOOM, out for 5-6 hours lol

I'm thinking I might do something like drink half a protein shake before my work hour and the other half post work out like the body builders do lol.

I'm getting bored with Nectar and muscle milk light, so I may have to go to Walmart and try this out!

WELCOME! Best of luck on your journey. I hope you have a safe and fast recovery! See you on the losers bench :]

PPI stands for proton pump inhibitor. Maybe you should talk to your doctor about being prescribed some? Or look at the OTC heartburn options out there?

I got the sleeve because I was uncomfortable with the malabsorption and creation of a pouch with gastric bypass. I knew right away I would never want the band because I didn't like the idea of a foreign object in my body. There's possible erosion, the band disconnecting and not even working, and you need fills and finding that perfect balance where the restriction doesn't make you vomit or make the food pass right through. The plus side to the band is that it is not permanent. However, once it's removed can you keep the weight off? VSG is permanent! There is no getting your stomach back. This is for life. You have to weight the risks that there are complications with this surgery, as is with any weight loss surgery.

are you taking a PPI?

I'm 5'6" and I'd like to be 150. if I could never get down to that, I'd like the at least make it to 165.

I didn't like cottage cheese before surgery. I'd avoid it like the plague, but now I like it. 1/2 cup of non fat and 13 grams of Protein. can't go wrong with that. Maybe scrambled eggs would be better, also you don't have to keep the yolks. The dry yolks of boiled eggs were always chalky and were doused in ketchup before consumption lol. you'll find your way! there's also Beans too, but you gotta watch the carbs. and there's non-fat cheese, but too much will cause bowel issues

I'm 21, and I chose to have this surgery because even though I didn't have high blood pressure or diabetes, I have PCOS and a family history of diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. I've never lost a significant amount of weight before, never more than 35 pounds with weight watchers and a supervised diet, and I never could keep it off. This surgery is tool to help insure that I keep it off. Granted, IT'S A LIFESTYLE CHANGE. It's not just some fad diet. 95% of diets fail and you gain back more once you're off the diet. You have to be committed to this for life! If you knew you could keep it off for good, would you even be considering this procedure? You also have to weight the risks like leaks, hair loss, and mal nutrition. I'm only a 3 weeks out, but I'm hoping this will be the best decision of my life.

wow, no thanks. i'll take the sleeve over this ANY day

I bought 3 types of crystal light, and I bought Powerade zero.

Aw thank you! And yes, this site makes it so easy to document everything. Love it!

I did really poorly today with hydrating and getting in protein. I think I got maybe 40 grams in? And only 40oz of water. I was so thirsty when I got home! I'm still doing really bad with not drinking before or after eating. WHY AM I STRUGGLING SO MUCH? I think I'm literally going to have to buy a timer and carry it around with me when I'm home (since my phone doesn't have a good timer option on it and appt reminders are a hassle). I need to do this properly. I'm also calling my doctor's office thursday because I think I need to up my PPIs strength. I'm taking Prevacid 30mg, and my stomach gurgles every 2 hours, and I feel hungry!!! That's not supposed to happen right? I went to the gym today! I had an intense nightmare this morning that woke me up early, so I felt tired all day. But I made it to the gym. YAYYYY! I did the bike for 30 minutes with an average speed of 12 miles. Weird thing was, my heart started hurting, and I lost my inhaler so breathing was really difficult. I was freaked out by the heart pains. I slowed down a little on the bike and waited for it to go away. I then walked on the treadmill for about a half hour. In total I burned about 400 calories. Not too bad I guess. My legs felt really odd. Almost like I could feel the lactic acid building up within a half hour of riding. I just feel really weak tonight. I'm tired. Not like I want to shut my eyes and fall asleep tired, but my body just feels exhausted. My nut says I can have up to 60 carbs a day, but with all the protein I eat, I don't think I breach 40 most days. I gotta work on being diligent with counting protein AND carbs. My nut stressed that carbs were important to think, especially since I'm in school. If it does get to be too much, and I can't function at school, I'm gonna have to up my carbs if my nut ok's it since caffeine is off the menu for a while LOL. Here's to a new start with fitness!

I'm 27 days post-op and today I missed soda like crazy. I was always a diet coke fan, but I also would sometimes drink regular coke. Reg Coke is sitting on my counter right now and I want a glass so badly. I didn't think I'd miss soda this much :[

I was sleeved 12/17, and after 10 days I stalled (the 26th) all the way until 1/7. Then suddenly the scale dropped 3 pounds. SO YES, it can happen early out. Up your calories, Protein, and Water. Vary things and just ride it out. It can be frustrating, but it'll break when you least expect it

oh okay! then I'll change my weigh in day and start at 0 since it's the beginning of the week!

I signed up! My stall finally broke, so I'm down 3 pounds. I don't know if my weeks will match up since I came in a little late, but it's all about getting to goal :]

I got a sinus infection 2 weeks after surgery. I was taking Mucinex D (behind the counter with the pharmacist) and using a neti pot with distilled water and salt to help with the congestion right after a shower, followed by afrin spray. I helped so much and I'm almost back to normal now.