tdguill

I second the BA chews, especially caramel. They are yummy little treats 3 x a day (6 total). At 6 month, my Calcium levels were dead on mid range. I have 9 month checkup next week and will see if I need to keep taking. I am a total addict to them now though and am not sure I could give them up. Lol.

Would someone please invite me to the March post op Facebook page? I would appreciate it

I started At 540 pounds , i have lost 230 pounds and the weight is still coming off. I had the VSG 15 months ago. It is possible to lose large portions of weight

I like Knorrs

I am 9 days post-op, and have been living on Trader Joe's Lentil Soup (the kind in the BIG can), pureed! I eat a third of a cup for a meal. Low caloried and good protein! It is also super cheap and one can lasts almost a week for me!! My surgeon says there are two perfect foods: fish, and lentils. Since I am in the liquid/pureed stage still, I have made lentil soup a staple!

In 2 days it will be my 7 month surgiversary.
I still have a ways to go, but I feel like a whole new person!

this dress fit like a to little shirt before the surgery. now look at me i wore it out last night and danced in it all night long. :wub:

Mix together salad bag mix, sliced beets, crumbled goat cheese, diced walnuts and garlic chicken. Very yummy and full of flavor, especially the beet and goat cheese combo.
You can buy the garlic chicken from costco in packs of 6 garlic chicken skewers. They naturally break apart into 3-4 chicken chucks per skewer, you can break them down further depending on desired size.

I hate the Protein Drinks so my nutritionist told me that I can have every night a small chicken breast(baked, boiled, rotisserie) & veggies only (no peas, carrots, corn) this help alot.

Today I am 4 1/2 month post op. The past month has been a struggle but I have finally reached two of my goals. I am at 75 lbs. lost and I broke the 200's and now I am in wonderland! I haven't been here since 10 th grade!
My stats:
Pre op : 270
Today: 195
Current pic was taken at 203 but I didn't want to get dressed today to take another! We are expecting 6+ inches of snow today...blah.

Hi every one going in tomorrow need to be at hospital 0645am. Soooo exited and nervous at the same time. Please pray for me. See everybody on the other side:)

I had my sleeve done on 3.18.13. The gas pains haven't been so bad for me. Yesterday was the first day since surgery that I really wanted to eat something. The Protein Drinks are getting harder to get down.

I like Syntax nectar Protein Powder. I like the fruity flavors that can be mixed in Water and taste more like a juice than a shake. Favorite is Fuzzy Navel.

i was also sleeved on the 18th. almost walked out in the waiting room (nervous). I couldn't be happier with the recvoery. i haven't touched the pain meds and gas issues are minimal. i need a little more energy or i could go back to work today.
this is a no brainer

Well this is day 4 and my first post. I've had no pain and no problems so far.

I got sleeved on the 18th also. I came home yesterday and am doing well. I havent felt hungry, havent really felt nauseous and the pain has improved. I really dont have any complaints at the moment. I hope everyone else did well with their surgeries.

Try and relax. I had my sleeve done on Monday and everything went fine. I had alot of pain but once I was given the pain medication, I was ok. I came home yesterday afternoon. THe pain is much better than when I was in the hospital. I havent had too much nausea. I almost have 35 grams of Protein in me and the day is still young. Just do what your doctor says to do and you should be fine.

I have my surgery tomorrow also! I am not really worried, I know it is something that I must do.
Try and relax. Tomorrow, our new journey begins! I am excited!

I am on day #4 on my pre-op diet. My surgery is scheduled for March 18th. This week I am suppose to drink 2 shakes and have 3-4 oz of chicken, fish or turkey (without the skin and not fried) along with unlimited veggies that are on a list from my dr and 1 fruit a day that is on the list from the doctor. This is really tough for me. I do this until Monday and then it is suppose to be just 3 shakes a day and Water until my surgery. The past 2 nights I did add a piece of cheese. It is going to be tough enough to do this after surgery, but doing it before surgery is even harder. I understand they want to shrink my liver before surgery. What are some of the things that you are able to have pre-op? This surgery isnt an option for me. I have to do it. I know that I can't lose the weight and keep it off any other way.
I welcome any tips/advice to help me through this .
Teresa

My pre op diet starts 2 weeks before