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I am picking up powdered milk tonight along with chocolate flavored whey powder. Will give this a try! Thank you so much.

I am right there with you on the smell as well. I will give the Nutrishop house brand forza a try (no smell or foul taste is up my alley!!) Thank you!

2 nights. I could have gone home after 1 night however Walk, walk, walk as soon as they will allow it after surgery!!

congratulations!!!

I had the same question before my surgery. I discussed it with my surgeon who does not use the smaller sized bougies (32 and 34 F). According to my surgeon a 36 F bougie is in the middle and actually only millimeters larger than a 32 and 34 F size. 36 F is what I have. Like ThinnerDaysAhead said above, I too can only get in about 5 bites. Also here is some information I found during my Quest that might help with what you are asking. I know many people who have smaller size bougie and no issues whatsoever. Really a question best discussed with your own surgeon however. Sorry have not heard of a European sleeve. Very best of luck to you! http://www.foodtalk.com.au/contents/en-us/d72_gastric-sleeve-gastrectomy.html

you look great! such an inspiration!!

Thank you angied for the recommendation. I am picking up almond milk and greek yogurt tonight - will give it a whirl tomorrow morning!!

PB2 is powdered Peanut Butter but with about 85% less fat. Tastes really good! I found it in the health food section of our grocery store.

6 weeks post op here. Trying to find flavors that will disguise the taste of whey Protein found in the powders. I have to move from pre-mixed shakes to powders because it it cheaper in the long run. Need to watch the $$$$! Bananas + PB2 + chocolate (sugar free syrup) so far is only thing I have found that will cover the flavor of whey. But I don't like all the carbs in bananas. I tried upping the PB2 + chocolate but it gets way too sweet I am also working my way (no pun intended) through the various recipes on this website. However I am using my powders and that is not cost effective. realize that everyone's taste buds differ....but I could sure use some help here. something low in carbs and sugar free ideally.

3 oz steamed scallops and a 3 or 4 green beans.

I was sleeved on 8/27. Stopped coffee the day of surgery and just started drinking it again a couple weeks ago. No issues whatsoever. My NUT said no more than 8 - 16 ounces AND to drink equitable amount of extra water when I drink coffee.

I was walking more during the first 3 weeks post op (very mild and easy walking). However I developed anemia which added to already present fatigue. So right now I am not exercising or taking walks. However I still losing weight at same rate as I was when walking. Avg weekly loss has been 3 - 4 lbs.

Hilarious!!!

wow - that is great progress!! Woo hoo!!

Love it newat52 and Louise! So happy for you - way to go! Can't wait to join you in those types of wonderful NSVs! thanks for sharing - you are an inspiration.

Thanks Peggy! I was getting worried that I had a hernia or something. never had a hernia so would not know if they hurt or not.

Surgery 3 weeks ago today - down 19 lbs and moving to soft foods tomorrow. Question: Any of you August sleevers (3 - 4 weeks out) still having pain around incisions on your right side? It is strictly muscle wall pain - very, very sharp and painful when I get up from bed or chair, or even walking at brisk pace. Sometimes sharp stabbing in that same vicinity while doing nothing at all.

AmyInOrlando - how much Miralax do you take daily? Also how many doses each day and when do you take it/them? I am asking because years ago I used Miralax for constipation and it gave me really loose stools (very bad outcome in public setting). I want to try it again but just as stool softner - not a laxative. colace, metimucel, MOM - none work as stool softner. So I am thinking Miralax in the right dose should work for me. But I am confused about how much to take daily - I don't want a repeat of the loose stools from Hell. thanks for your help.

Great information! Love the poetry too - LOL

Woo hoo!! So happy for you!!! You must be over-the-moon happy!!!

Wow - congratulations. Such an inspiration. I am going to set mini goals too - great idea!!!

All good advise above. It does get much, much better very quickly.

Wow - very interesting stuff. Congratulations on your NSVs!! LOL... love the "you don't need to look so happy about breaking down someones door" comment! Thanks for all you do as a first responder too - communities need dedicated paramedics like you.

You overcame so much - wow - sorry to hear about the leak. You look amazing! Congratulations on your progress!

You insurance company should be able to fax a copy of the letter they sent out on the 11th. Ask for that because seeing it in writing is the only sure way to know it is approved by your insurance company. I had a similar "fiasco"..... so I got the letter faxed to me. Huge relief to know it was officially approved. then I called my ins coordinator and gave her a copy of the letter to; got to the bottom of the disconnect as well. Then called the surgery coordinator and got the ball rolling with pre-op and surgery scheduling. Only after that was I able to sleep! You might want to try this. Hope it goes well!