Nate74

Thats a hard question. For me i would have to say the inches. The reason is i was happy when i stepped on the scale and saw the weight loss but not as happy as i was when i was able to fit in my old dress blues for my Brother in law's military funeral. i love to see it on the sal but it makes me happier to be down 14 pant sizes

Congrats Keep it up

It can seem overwhelming at the end but just concentrate on the new you on the other side and it won't seem so bad.

unfortunately Isopure was the first one to make me sick but thanks for the post

Less of me I'm pretty much done trying different types as it hurts too much to throw it up and I'm almost 10 weeks out. KristiKay i will give that a try

No i tried Lactose free and that's why i tried plant protein with water. But thanks for the response

I've tried all Brands and types. Every single one makes me sick. At first i thought it was whey but i tried plant, soy, egg white. I was able to keep the egg white down one time but i had to mask it with a lot of fruit and juice and it still tore my stomach in knots. Has anyone else had problems with Protein and did you ever come up with a solution?

My Highest Weight was 370 I had my Surgery 12/3/12 and weighed 354 I currently Weigh 264 I struggle as i can only eat 2wice a day if i'm lucky as i can't do Protein shakes at all they make me sick and I've tried all types and brands. I probably get around 500-800 calories but there not all good but DR says to do for now until stomach adjusts to eat more.

I think a GI Floro Scan would be best to show not only size but how food and liquids pass through it

I had my consult in November 2012 they told me it takes about 3 to 4 weeks to get a date set but you an pick the day of your consult. Like i said i went 1st week Nov had my surgery Dec 3rd

Unfortunately i deal with this all the time. Going back to liquids is a good start and work back up again. I find sometimes i try to do too much too fast as you get tired of the same things and want to try new stuff. My problem is a little more unique as i can't drink protein shakes as they make me sick. They say that if your having problems with a certain step drop back down and work your way back up again. I find sometimes if i don't pay attention i will eat too fast that can cause me what you describe.

Good for you you will like him he's great. Him and Dr Soong are the best in my opinion. And the staff there are so nice and most have had surgeries so they are knowledgeable.

It gets better over time. I found that one week a beef broth was the best thing i tasted and the next week i couldn't stand it. I don't know if this is normal but i found the smell of any fast food makes me sick to my stomach. As far as fat food i think so eventually in smaller portions. But i guess it depends on what you consider fat foods. Me i love cheesburgers so i have found ways around all the fat by getting salmon burgers or if i want beef i just get the litte sliders from fresh and easy or some beef from whole foods and make a small patty.

Dr Atkinson's office has support groups but once a month. I haven't been to one yet as i'm only 9 weeks out and my schedule just doesn't work with it sometimes. To be quite honest this website is the best support group i have found so far.

I have found that i am a special case as all protein shakes make me throw up. And yes i've tried all kinds. plant, eggwhite, ect. I have had to go to soft solids before i really should have i'm actually 9 weeks out now so it's easier but i will find recipe's for sleeve patients like chicken salad or turkey tacos. even seafood salad. You make all the ingredients and then stick in a food processor it still tastes the same has the same protein benefits just is in a baby food consistency.