MsJones83

Thank you all. I will try all of your suggestions asap. I really gotta step my game up & do this right.

Does anyone know anything about a protein water? I'm on stage 2 full liquids but I just can't stand drinking the protein shakes in this heat & so far, other protein options have been disgusting! I'm sick of wasting my money on stuff I can't stomach!!! Please help me

Went for my first post op appointment today... My sweet 236 & today I weighed in @ 225. So I'm down 11lbs since surgery on June 28th. My Doc said 11lbs is kinda low but because I didn't have a lot to lose in the beginning it's good. I also don't drink enough water or take in enough calories but I just don't ever have an appetite. Today I had a small slice of pizza.. smh is all I can do

Thank you all for all your great advice & birthday wishes! I am actually doing better than I though I would. So far so great! I'm really enjoying myself & my family & friends so much. Taking care of my sleeve as well. Welp, now I'm taking it easy for a few hours since the day has been so busy & active. Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful Saturday btw

Ok so today I'm 1 week sleeved & tomorrow's my 30th birthday... How/what did you guys do to celebrate so early in your journey & still enjoy yourself & those who wish to celebrate you? I don't wanna be a party pooper ya know.. I'll only turn 30 once... Please help!!!!!

Hello all!!! WE MADE IT TO 1 WEEK!!!!!!! Its been pretty new but not so bad I must admit... After my 1 incident in the very beginning, I have been doing much better. However, I did have somewhat of an incident I think. My bf went to the custard stand to get me a sugar free slush drink but he came back with something like a gelati (ice cream on the top & bottom). I took the ice cream out as much as I could but figured a tiny bit wouldn't hurt. Long story short, I hadn't gone #2 since surgery & after my less than 2oz of deliciousness & about 20 minutes, I was 1 2 stepping it to the bathroom. No embarrassments or discomfort, it was just a long time spent on the porcelain throne just because I was unsure of what may happen ya know, with my new stomach & all. That was Tuesday btw. Wednesday I cheated again & had a holiday cookie. It was super soft with a super sweet icing on top & it was one of my worst decisions I've made.. Went straight through me & that was it for me!! Strictly broth, freeze pops, & water. Today I started my full liquid stage... Haven't had any protein yet tho.. I've been trying to figure out how I'm gonna cope tomorrow on my birthday... NO CAKE.. NO ICE CREAM... NO FOOD!!!! & still alil sore... How can I possibly enjoy my 30th birthday like this...? Smh Oh well, omw week sleeved & I'm happy I did it.. It's a life long learning process & I'm bouta rock this sleeve! Congratulations to you all!!! We're a big bunch a Great Big Fat Losers!!!!!!!

I'm sure everyone doesn't lose hair. Everyone is different but because I have never gone through though this process & don't know if I may be one in the percentage who will begin to lose hair, I feel its necessary to know what my options are.

I keep seeing commercials of this new stuff called Keranique & it's supposed to regrow lost hair. I'm just trying to plan ahead and know what my options are in the event of such devastation. I also haven't seen any African American women in the commercial & since I'm African American, I would like to hear from any African American women who may have used this product & what were your results? I'm not even a week out yet & this is all so frustrating. Ugh! What did I do?

LMBO!!! Wish I could've got a picture of my bf face when I asked him to burp me like a baby... priceless

This gas has really been kicking my behind! I mean its the worst feeling ever but as I sat in this uncomfortable chair I noticed I couldn't stop rubbing my tummy. As I rubbed, I kept belching & farting (tmi but they don't stink lol) There's a huge sigh of relief so I would suggest everyone with gas problems to try relaxing in a recliner chair & just rub your belly with light pressure. If anyone else has any other remedies other than walking that have worked for you, please share

WOW!!! Don't think I could handle protein even today ... Sheesh

Aww well I know you're gonna do great! You are positive and encouraging with good advice and you haven't even had your procedure done yet. I'm excited for you. Thanks again for your advice & encouraging words

Thank you so much. You all are such a huge help even if its just encouraging words & well wishes. Were you sleeved yet?

You're already on protein??? My doc says I am to start protein once in the full liquid stage which is almost 2 weeks post op... I'm confused