Greeknugget

Hi All,
What are you favorite VSG and WLS blogs? I've found a few:
beareatric
Bariatric Beginings
Chubby Mcghee
sleevers.wordpress.com
bariatricfoodie
Miles to go
and of course... theworldaccordingtoeggface
I also like mine, of course: greeknugget.blogspot.com. Today I wrote about my husband passing out and hitting his head on my IV stand!
But! I want more! Please share.
thanks!

What did I miss, you guys?
http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/2013/08/top-5-things-not-to-say-to-weight-loss.html
Are you sure you need this?
You know you can't eat/drink that after surgery, right?
You need to do this for your health, not your looks.
Have you tried anything else?
Oh, my friend had that. She went senile/gained it all back/joined the tea party.
It's insane what people will say to us!

So it's Monday and I'd rather be napping than working and may have missed something but if I read you correctly he says:
1. can eat and drink together, no problem
2. Constipation is likely due to shakes (and I'm guessing no veggies)
3. Track everything you eat and keep Protein and Water at suggested levels
4. Use a straw if you want to
Well, 2-3 every doctor would agree with, 4 many doctors agree with. The only one that many doctors seem to disagree with is point (1) above, right? That doesn't seem that different?
On a separate note, sorry the forum isn't being that helpful for you. It's my lifeline. As I have told several people lately, before I got on this forum, I used to have a life! I used to read books! Now, I read and learn here daily, and for that I am grateful.
But I can understand that it doesn't work for anyone, so I can accept that. I don't think I will riot about that

I CAN say the scale hasn't moved in about a week, BUT... my clothes are looser...soooooo For now, I will be happy with that:)

lawree,
I am curious as to how many calories you are getting in a day. I am 2 weeks out and only down 8 pounds. I have been getting my Protein and Water requirements in but only at about 400-500 calories per day. I have been at 250.2-250.4 for the last 6 days. So Im wondering if maybe I am not getting enough calories? Thanks! and congrats on your recovery, mine has been very smooth also!

And you see, that's the weird thing. Every doctors office has their own special "rules" and regulations. I have talked to pleanty of people who started eating cottage cheese on the 7th day. Technically I can eat this in a few days, I'm just speeding it up a little bit. Thank you for your input.

1 week post op. Finally got some decent exercise in. 2.7 miles walked! Feel great. As always getting my Protein in right now via shake. Rule of thumb when y'all start walking or any exercise protein after!!! Helps recovery time! Anyhow....y'all will heal and get on your feet. Listen to your body and when ready Start Moving! We all didn't go through this for nothing. Remember it is just a tool! If you don't start changing the thoughts in your head to help change the patterns in your life. You will be right back where you started before making this decision sooner than later. I wasn't always overweight. Graduated high school a normal 130lbs. Bad decisions mentally physically and spiritually put me at my hw of 260. Don't get me wrong. I gotta kick my arse out the door at times to do it but it is so worth it! We can all do this!!! Hang in there!!!!

It seems like I can smell everything and its driving nuts!!! Even the few things I've tasted have changed in taste!

Hi, I responded to wanting to get on the FB page but I haven't seen a request. My email is Lynn_whalen@ibi.com. Let me know if I need to send you something else. Thank you!!!!!

I was sleeved at the same day .. still not able to "go" ... any advice will be appreciated! Amazef with your smoth recovery!

My email is mizz.Reyes@live.com I have a page also its called bariatric friendz & supporters thanksss

My surgery is Monday! Today was first day of Clear Liquids only.. That was tough bc I'm a hairstylist and since I'm going to be off for two weeks- I was SLAMMED at work and felt like I was running on E all day! But so worth it. I made it! Thanks for all y'all's encouraging words! Can't wait to start this journey!
Also, please add Me on the Facebook page
Vavrins@yahoo.com

Just the beginning, but I'm starting to see a difference.

We went to a hibachi grill. The one that cooks the food in front of you. Well this place apparently puts teriyaki sauce on EVERYTHING. Ugg. My scallops & shrimp blew out my a 15 minutes later in their bathroom. Later when I took my daughter to the bathroom they had an 'out of order' sign on the door! LOL. Seriously? It's not like I **** all over the wall.... I didn't miss the toilet. I PROMISE! We made a hasty retreat and never went back. Sorry Kobe Grill.

i pray and hope that I will have a horrible reaction to cake which I LOVE (If I'm ever dying in front of your eyes, please offer me some and watch me come back to life) but my sleeve appears to be super-accommodating and doesn't seem to mind anything! dang it.
Except maybe cake if I'm lucky and ever desperate enough to try it?

I have been digging unsweetened iced tea too, but I get mine from Sonic because I love their ice.

I had the same problem with the funny smell from the Protein Shakes. I tried several different brands, and they all were horrible. Not the taste, but the smell. I finally found one I love. It has no funny smell, or taste. I use Isopure Low Carb. I get it at GNC. I've only tried the dutch chocolate flavor, but I am sure the others are good too. I'm 3 months out and still do 2 shakes a day. I swear the Protein shakes are the key to how fast I have lost. I'm down 72 pounds at 3 months. I think the protein keeps me full, and keeps me from craving other foods.

My friend Sherry, another member here, began a blog as well:
www.sistersleeves.blogspot.com

http://www.thisonebody.blogspot.com/
I also have a lot of other blogs listed on my blog...

Hey,
I just checked out your blog... I really like your writing style and wit! I'll be adding you to my list!

300 pounds down... is great!
I started to read Holly's blog pre-op and continue to read it now. She is truly inspiring, she is so honest, sometimes it's just heart breaking and other times, I am crying tears of joy reading her words.

I planned for everything.... except for my husband passing out after watching my drain removal! Ha!
More on that here, along with other post-op talk:
http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-story-of-scarthur-or-dangers-of.html
In all seriousness, if your partner/family member is easily nauseous, maybe keep him/her out of the room when the drain is taken out!

I planned for everything.... except for my husband passing out after watching my drain removal! Ha!
More on that here, along with other post-op talk:
http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-story-of-scarthur-or-dangers-of.html
In all seriousness, if your partner/family member is easily nauseous, maybe keep him/her out of the room when the drain is taken out!

I planned for everything.... except for my husband passing out after watching my drain removal! Ha!
More on that here, along with other post-op talk:
http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-story-of-scarthur-or-dangers-of.html
In all seriousness, if your partner/family member is easily nauseous, maybe keep him/her out of the room when the drain is taken out!