mandmar

I went 11 days with no movement!! It is normal and the scale will move again, just keep following the guidelines! My scale has finally started to move again, just like everyone who has been through this stall said it would!

Hello! I'm in Virginia Beach and was just sleeved October 24th!! My surgeon was Dr. Fontana. He is Dr. Wolghemuth's partner. Have you gotten any new info on your surgery?

I realize it's been a while since anyone has posted in this thread. I am in Virginia Beach, just sleeved October 24th, 2013!!

I'm in Virginia Beach!!

I only got emotional the second day in the hospital. I've heard for some it is an emotional roller coaster, then again, I already take an anti-anxiety/depression pill...that could be why I have been mostly collected.

I'm right there with you! It is comforting to read the many posts affirming this as normal. It still sucks, but I'm glad to know it isn't forever!! I can't wait to see the scale move again!

Wow!! You look fantastic!! Definitely time to celebrate!! Maybe a new outfit or handbag??

I like Calcet Chewy Bites. The lemon creme and chocolate fudge are both yummy! I ordered them from Celebrate Vitamins. Amazon and other online stores have them too, but the best price I found was through Celebrate.

Thanks! Just bought some! That was an awesome deal!!

I was 347 at my highest, 327 on surgery day (October 24th). I'm. 310 today! I can't wait to be under 300!!

I am having one shake in the mornings. I mix it with 8 oz of 1% milk instead of Water. Tastes better and gives me 33 grams of protein instead of 25. I eat ff refried Beans with a little mild taco sauce and some shredded cheese mixed in. That is around 8 grams of protein. I am able to eat about 4 oz of dense soft protein, so it has been very easy for me to get the protein in. This equals a can of tuna drained with a little mayo, mustard, lemon juice mixed in, or a 4 oz filet of tilapia cut into small bites and chewed well. I also found that pulled BBQ pork with a little BBQ sauce mixed in has the same texture/density as my tuna salad. All of those options have about 22-27 grams of protein/serving. That is how I am getting the protein in. Talk to your dr . or NUT about the soft meats. My surgeon recommends them during the purée stage, but all are different!

That sucks! Every surgeon is different, though. It would be nice if their standards were a bit more universal.

Yes, October 24th. I thought it was supposed to be just purées but he told me to go ahead and try fish. It has worked out well for me! I do usually have refried beans with some taco sauce and cheese for lunch... Creature of habit, and it curbs my Mexican craving! Funny thing, though, I didn't enjoy eggs when I tried them this week.