two_boysmom

Hi all,
I'm having my procedure on the 26th...a few weeks away ***wink***
I'm reading my workbook and I know we have to take Vitamins afterwards. I called Bariatric Advantage to order a sample pack. Right now they are sending sample packs for free. If you're interested, call 1-800-898-6888.
Good luck!!

Hi Tes, thanks for the recipe.
I just bought a vitamix last month in preparation of my surgery (no date yet, but I am thnking May).
I love Soup and thought I could make some great pureed food while I am in the liquid post op stage.
I would love to know any Post Sleeve recipes that you might have that are made in the vitamix.
Thanks,
Annie

Sorry didn't mean to hit send so soon - it's made by whey Gourmet. The flavor is chocolate Peanut Butter & I actually enjoyed it. I bought it from Walmart - they ranged from 15-21$. The only thing I can relate it to is the Reese Puffs cereal, not too sweet. Also, what I like about it is that it isn't frothy or thick. It was perfect & it's odd because I've been struggling with Protein. They also have other flavors that I saw, but I haven't tried but you might interested - Cookies N Creme, Raspberry, French Vanilla Creme, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cappuccino, strawberry banana, and Piña Colada. I made it ice cold with skim milk and added ice to it, stirred it really well and viola. Can't wait - because now I'll finally be more encouraged to get all my protein in.

Happy to report 10 days out I've lost 24 lbs and no migraines! I couldn't be happier with my decision. It's been hard and I'm still not feeling 100% but ill trade these pains with Migraines any day! This makes 38lbs in total with pre and post of weight loss. I'm so motivated and I've inspired my family to get in shape too

I'm very happy to see Alex that your finally monitoring the site. I post some. But read quite abit and I'm appalled at what people say on this site. Some act like their such experts when everyone has a different road to travel
Thank you

Thank you for your participation. We're sorry to see you go.
I'd suggest re-reading the entire thread top to bottom.
Let's have a play by play:
sherytuta posts a topic at 9:58 AM this morning titled "Im not loosing any weight after VSG surgery". About 14 minutes after she initially signed up. The post contained the following message:
It's been 16 months since my surgery I have lost 23 pounds ONLY can anyone help me


Two minutes later you respond:
Maybe...
Have you spoken to your doctor or nutritionalist about this?
Are you logging your food intake?
Are you trolling?

Instead of feigning indignation, take a little responsibility and maybe apologize to the OP. You set the tone of this entire thread by stating "Are you trolling?"
Put yourself in her shoes for a split second......You feel like you're a failure and finally after ages and ages you've built up the courage to get help. You quickly post a cry for help on VST. You get a response which ends with...."Are you trolling?" WTF?! I almost fell off my chair when I read your response, as well as the two others. Don't claim to help someone and put them down in the same post. Stating something (like Are you trolling?) in a question form doesn't make it any less hurtful either.
My goal wasn't to embarrass you or any other members. My apologies if it appeared this way.
As of late, we've been seeing quite a bit of virtual bullying taking place within our community. I've posted notices, sent out emails and newsletters and have made it very clear that we have a ZERO TOLERANCE for ANY online bullying. We have a very clear terms of service all members agree to upon signup. We will make no exceptions.

PLEASE stop calling posters trolls. If you have an issue with any post, please REPORT it. I don't care how implausible or unbelievable the post is. Can you imagine being a failure for a long time and finally have the courage to come out about it, only to be called a troll ? This isn't how we welcome people on VST. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

This is against the grain but I'm actually juicing (and still straining) leafy greens, fruits and veggies all together to make a green drink. It's about all i can stand. Gatorade is so fakey, don't like Jello, never have. Protein drinks are ok, I'm drinking a room temp premier for lunch but still juicin for bfast and dinner. Powdered Protein drinks tick me off. If you shake them in a shaker they separate. If you blenderrr them they turn to froth. I'm putting them up for a whole and I'll try again in a few months.
Oh plus most of my samples say things like "do not take I'd you are pregnant or considering, etc" and I'm thinking that doesn't sound very healthy.

I found a super advance choc at Walmart that's pretty good. I only do 6oz of milk with 2 scoops and I also discovered the sugar-free flavored syrups (Like at Starbucks for coffee) are really good. There is a site called Lollicups ( I think) where they are inexpensive. I have also found adding these syrups to other things are pretty good for something different.

When I was on full liquids, I found that a few spoonfuls of McCormick prepared packaged gravy mix was a wonderful treat to break the monotony. I couldn't eat a bite of Healthy Request creamed Soup (not because my tastes changed, but because it's inedible)-- but liquefying and straining Progresso Light Soup also worked really well for me.
I'm just about 6 weeks out now, so while I'm on soft foods-- full liquids is still a very vivid memory.
I still drink a Protein shake a day, especially after the gym. Today I tried SF Carnation Breakfast Essentials with a scoop of nectar Unflavored and 8oz. of unflavored coconut milk. Inexpensive, and not bad-- but only 16g of Protein. Next time I'll try it with 2 scoops of nectar Unflavored to bring it up to 26g of protein. Despite having extensively experimented with protein powders, I still haven't found the magic combination-- but mixing it up has helped.
Good luck!

Near the end of the liquid phase it does get VERY hard. I got to the point that I cried when I was faced with another Protein Shake. For the first two weeks after surgery, all I could have was Protein Shakes, Water, Decaf coffee/tea and V-8/tomato juice. Other people had it worse with only Clear Liquids. If you are tolerating the liquid diet well, you do have the option of asking the NUT to transition you early to the next phase. Many of us transition ourselves early, but that has risks so it is better to clear it with your doctor.

I'm 12 days out from the sleeve and finding it super hard to drink the Protein Shakes and drink the creamed Soups. I have 9 more days in this stage and I'm about to have a fit. I want variety from Propel, Water, SF popsicles, crystal light, and hot teas. Maybe a word of encouragement and to know others have struggled too will help.

Ugh. Those shakes make me gag. I ordered some PB2 to mix in there. Fellow sleevers said it really helps. What I have learned with protien is that we really need to bite the bullet. I have yet to try one that us tAsty, but we just have to keep on keeping on!

I'm 12 days out from the sleeve and finding it super hard to drink the Protein Shakes and drink the creamed Soups. I have 9 more days in this stage and I'm about to have a fit. I want variety from Propel, Water, SF popsicles, crystal light, and hot teas. Maybe a word of encouragement and to know others have struggled too will help.

Sometimes, you just have to choke em down but keep trying to find ones that work. Hang in there and eventually it will get better. I am 12 weeks out and it is kind of just part of your norm now.

Hey guys, hang in there. I too was not feeling the Protein Shakes but i had to keep trying different varieties and flavors until I finally found one that I can tolerate. It is so so important to get at least 60 grams of Protein in your system a day. Cream of chicken Soup was so good while I was on liquids. You can do this cause u have no choice. Change your mindset because if u believe u can't do it u won't. I was where u were at too. I just made up my mind that this is what I wanted, and now that I have did the surgery I'm gonna make my mind up to do what I gotta do. Stay in touch and lets get that protein down. I have no regrets and neither will u. Take care ladies and good luck.

Dallas Area 2nd Informal Support Group Meeting!!!
Last month's luncheon meeting worked out so well, we're going to do it again, on Saturday March 23rd at 12:30 at Season's 52 in Plano at the Shoppes at Legacy!R
RSVPing is very important as I gave them a number last month that was larger than the number of people that showed up. If you RSVP and later find out that you can't make it, please let me know.
If you'd like to come or can't come and want to recieve emails about future meetings, please email me at kev.lev@tx.rr.com. Include your name, when you had your surgery or if you're pre-op, and how many will be coming.
Look forward to seeing all those who were there last month and some new faces this month!

Hello everyone, I'm from Dallas/Mesquite and I'm getting sleeved March 20th!

The meeting yesterday was great! We had 16 people there and i think everyone enjoyed it and got a lot out of it. Everyone found something enjoyed on the menu and the service was great. We had our own private room, too!
We all agreed to continue this on a monthly basis on the 4th Saturday of the month and agreed to go back to Season's 52 next month and probably ongoing until we outgrow the space.
So... Saturday, March 23rd at 12:30.

Going through the same thing, you actually read my mind. Between pre-op and post-op I've been on liquids for about 30 days, ready for something with a little consistency. Although, I can have Crystal Light etc, some of them just do not taste the same anymore. & my stomach grumbles, and mixes between a hiccup and a burp constantly. Hope it gets better, soon.

OH NO!!! Now I'm freaked out!! When I did eat corn, I made sure I chewed very well. I did second guess myself after the fact of course. Good points on getting things stuck. I had never thought of that. That is why I love this Sleeve Talk. You learn so much from others. I'm not eating anymore solids until I go to my 2 week post op appointment. Time for me to start praying everything is fine in my tummy and nothing is stuck :/