golfer1204

20 or less for two weeks

They prescribed me a anti nausea med. it dissolved under you tongue. I took it just on case. I am now on Prilosec (pill form). I have another two months of this med. I was also just prescribed a gallbladder stone med. my surgeon asked if I still have my gallbladder and then wrote a script. I am now 30 days post opt. I have lost 33lbs since surgery and 41 since pre opt diet.

I use Isopure

The buffalo chicken recipe is great, Puréed chili is fantastic Mashed potato's with Protein powder mixed in is good. I have also puréed my chicken with some salsa and cheese. It was really good. Add a sprinkle of Protein Powder to all you puree's. this will help your protein count. Get a non flavor protein.

I do really well with the chocolate premier, but make a good smoothie. I use a scoop of Isopure powder (no flavor). I use a chobani yogurt (any flavor I want). This adds more protien. I also can add a vegtable or fruit. I have a vitamix which does an amazing job on smoothies and puréed food

Your husbands life should not stop. My wife didn't need the surgery. I don't expect her to change her way of life. She supports my decision on getting the sleeve and my new eating habits.

I am 23 days post opt. I didn't start puréed stage until day 21 (3 weeks). I did really well on my full liquid phase. I lost 15lbs first week, 8 lbs 2 week, and 5 the 3rd week. The puréed phase is awhile different beast, you get full so quick

2 questions Can I have a small cup of coffee with Splenda and cream? What does everyone take for headaches?

Sounds good, can't wait to try

I am 11 days post opt. I pretty much experienced all the same things. I am greeting in 3 protein drinks a day plus liquid. I am excited for the purée phase, but will be real happy with the soft food phase. I lost 15 lbs in my one week check up. I was very surprised when I got on the scale.

Tricare doesn't cover the sleeve (sorry)

My doctor told me nothing for 3 weeks, very important mark for your staple line to heal. You should also not lift more than 15lbs up to 6 weeks

Little moe to add, after surgery walk, walk walk. This seems to be one thing everyone has in common. I was really surprised having hardly any pain from the surgery. Gas pains are the worst. Walking will help a lot. I didn't use my pain meds when I left the hospital. I do however take a liquid Prilosec and a anti nausea med. these are two very helpful meds. Check with your doctor in Mexico to see if you get these.

I have no hunger pains, but I am less than 2 weeks out. The VSG is the ultimate tool for my weight loss. I went to all my classes and did all my researching. I was a BMI of 37, but had a secondary condition. There is no American doctor that would do a BMI of 30. I will say this, it's your body and your paying for it, you can do what ever you want. I am sure in the long run after the surgery you will feel better about yourself. It should be noted that their is a huge psychological part to this surgery. Good luck and make sure you come back to the forum to give us updates

48 Oz to 64 oz I had excellent luck with ice cold Water and sugar free Popsicles

I was a 36.2 BMI and was sleeved on march 20th. I had my follow appt yesterday to get staples and drain out. I was very happy with my weight loss 15.1 lbs. Surgery day weight 293.2 1 week later. 278.1 I actually stepped on the scale twice. Stay with the program and you will have no problems

I stayed on Clear liquids for 5 days after surgery. I am having success with premier Protein shakes. I put them in a glass full of ice. The colder the better. I have also found sugar free Popsicles Sit with me really well. Good luck

Cut sweet things with water, also take more than one gas x strips at a time. Popsicles were my saving grace

I can't wait to start full liquid phase, I am having a hard time getting 48-64 oz of fluid in right now.