SkinnyScrapper

Pills are hard to swallow and dissolve differently post-op. I had to meet with my PCP post op and go through all my meds. For example, time release pills do not work properly with the sleeve. I also had to crush any pills that were too large. This is why benefibre or Miralax may be better post op. I would discuss with your doctor now so you can be prepared.

Thanks, Ladies ..thanks for your replies. I guess I thought I would be done ... But maybe more time....

Good idea.

I am 52 years old. Earlier this year I went 5 months without getting my period, then I got it back a month before surgery. (this requiring me to take pregnancy tests before every procedure - and even delayed my surgery for 1/2 hour while they looked for my test results!) At any rate, since we are dropping so much weight - and even my NUT says I am starving my body - wouldn't you think My period would stop? I got it one week post op and now again at six weeks. Did any of you find that the sleeve altered your schedule? Really at my age and now with this new diet I expected to be done!

I am sorry he does not understand. Is it possible to take him with you to a dr. or nutritionist appt. My husband was against the surgery until our family doctor spoke to him about how I needed it. Change is hard for others. Keep up your good work and once you are at goal, hopefully it will be easier.

My mom and grandmother used to make this. I have too and it is good. Much lower fath than eg go drop Soup .

Thanks...maybe I can try Zumba again later on. I really like it.

I am on Nexium once a day. Maybe I need it twice?

I am 5 weeks post op. Over this past week I have been trying to exercise every day. I was taking 20 minute walks, but Tuesday I swam for about 30 minutes and last night I took a Zumba class for 50 minutes. I felt fine after each one but I was tired. Today I have been super hungry. This is the first time I felt this way. Never really felt hungry, but today I feel starved. I had 3 oz cottage cheese and 2 eggs this morning. I went out to the store and I broke into a cold sweat, felt hungry and super tired .... Felt like I might pass out. I came home and ate some yogurt and slept. I feel better but still hungry! I don't know if I can continue on 600-800 calories a day and exercise and feeling hungry. Has anyone else felt this? Do I need to slow down a little? I haven't exercised today and I am bumbed. Could it be dehydration?

July 17 I was sleeved. Have lost about 30 lbs - about 4 Pre-op. it doesn't really show yet. I guess it is because I have 100+ to drop. I went shopping with my daughter last week and it willbe a long time before I am in "normal" clothes. Slow and steady...every day is progress. I keep telling myself how much work it is to drop 30 lbs!

Isopure clear pure protein 20 oz.bottlesfrom GNC or Amazon. Great for clear liquid phase and liquids. Also, lots of soup! Crystal light lemon ade.

I use this, as well. Very easy to take.

Best food ever for a sleever..... Lobster in the shell. Takes a long time to eat. Not much food. Soft Protein. Yummy!

Ditto for me!

You look great!

I am taking 5 1/2 weeks, but mostly because I have the sick time saved up AND my job is very stressful. There is no way I can go back to work as tired and emotional as I am now. I know many people who go back after less than a week - it is up to you, and how you feel about being out of work.

WOW...that is amazing! Great job!