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Oh I loved crab legs pre op. I'm going to give them a try now that I'm at 6 weeks since I did fine with shrimp hopefully with crab legs as well.

Thank you everyone this was the second best decision I've made in my life...wife is obviously #1

Shrimp has been one of the best things for my sleeve...absolutely no problems...and the best part is how few calories it is for so much Protein. I keep it in the house pretty much all the time now!

shrimp or crab legs are some of my favorite foods. they are super high in Protein and very low in calories. my sleeve handles either one with no problem, but I am 10.5 months out of surgery. in the first month or two I tried them and they didn't go down my sleeve so well, but now, I eat them often.

Me tooo....i ate it a 4 weeks, and Felipe the Sleeve loves it!!!!! Goes down and out EASY!!!!
Shel

So I had shrimp and chewed it very well (just like my other foods) and my stomach took it in just fine woohoo something else to add to my list lol thank you guys.

HW: 276
SW: 266
CR: 235
Sleeved on 12/21/13
Total lost 41 pounds.
I feel I should be loosing a little more weight. Any tips? Don't get me wrong I'm really happy with my weight lost so far heck I could've gained that but no it was lost. I know everyone is different. I stopped taking my Protein for like 5 days I just couldn't stomach another chocolate Premier Protein. I started the vanilla flavored one today and it's not bad so I'll be back on track with my daily protein intake. Congrats everyone on your progress!!!

Today it has been exactly four months and nine days since my Sleeve on June 5, 2013. I have lost 88 lbs., 12 Pants Sizes, 2 Shirt Sizes, 1 full Shoe Size and 14 pills! I am so very happy I made this decision. I am amazed at the transformation not just of my body but of the abilities I now have and the goals I have reached.
BS (Before Sleeve)
I was using a walker to do any walking at all. I could not shower without a shower chair, I could not go shopping in stores without automatic carts, I only left my house to go to the Dr. I could not stand up long enough to cook meals anymore, I had a full time caretaker, I could not clean or do laundry, I didn't drive unless I had too, I could not hold my Grandson because I had no lap, I would not have sexual relations with my husband because it was too un-comfortable and I felt to ugly, I didn't ever have the desire to go visit people, I could not go to parties or out with my friends to socialize at all. I stayed home and moped and honestly just waited for death to come and get me.
AS (After Sleeve)
I now go to the Mall with my daughter, I go out to lunch with friends, on dates with hubby, I shop, I cook, I clean, I even am working an area for a garden next year. I no longer need a caregiver and was just released from the program yesterday. I no long use a walker or automatic carts, or a shower chair! I only take 3 medications a day. I love to go visit and go to thrift stores and play with and hold my Grandson! I have sex on a semi-regular basis. (I know TMI)
The point is... If you are thinking of having this surgery, Stop Thinking!!!! & Start doing!!!
It took me over 2 1/2 years to get approval so get on it now and then do your thinking while you are in the process. You can always opt out later. I would never take it back, because honestly I never thought I would be a real person again and I had all but given up on life. I am however, a whole person again, a real person, with a real life, and real friends. I am even considering finally going back to work after six years of disability.
I hope this helps anyone in making up their minds and I hope it inspires everyone who reads it.
Blessings to all,
Candie
Before
Day of Surgery
Day after Surgery
Yesterday

I'm on soft foods too - both tilapia and shrimp are good in my sleeve.

Looking fabulous!!! You are doing great!!! Im 6 weeks out and I also plan to start working out.

Shrimp was the first thing I ate when I could have 'real' foods. It is still the easiest thing for me to eat.

I'm 1mth out and I had it last week twice and I hate shrimp but my hubby found some at wm and since I was tired of just tuna n fish, I tried it. It was delish, my taste buds have definitely changed. I'm from Alabama and tried eating some grits, my favorite, but gross tasting and that saddens me but I am ok and the shrimp sat very well. Gl.

As long as u chew it well, u should have no prob. I love shrimp and it is a great source of Protein. Had it this week. Enjoy..

I had pureed shrimp (pureed with cocktail sauce or remoulade) when I was on purees and moved on to regular shrimp on soft foods stage. No problems.

Down 43 lbs. HW 297, SW 287, CW 254 I'm 5'10". Feeling great! Keeping it going!

I'm now opting for unflavored Protein to mix into things. I just can't take the sweet taste of things anymore. Fascinating.

You are brave!! I want sausage but I'm scared I'm 5 weeks out.

HW: 330
SW: 315
CW: 263
Surgery Date: Nov 8th

Im so happy! Best decision i made for myself!

I've tried many and find I don't care for the ones I blend, they have a horrible after taste...I've tried Unjury and Nectar...my fav is Premier Protein Ready to drink in chocolate. I get mine at costco but Sams had it too...you can find smaller quantities at some grocery stores too. I prefer it ice cold! I also am somewhat ok with Isopure which is a Crystal Light type drink, tho lately I can't handle the aftertaste. I got that at Vitamin Shoppe it's in glass bottles and in the fridge!

When I was about 4 weeks out and the thought of another Protein Shake made me want to run over myself with my own car, I tried some Health Wise Hot chocolate (I get mine at mybariatricpantry.com). It has 15 grams of Protein, so not as much as my unjury shake, but wow, did it help me get thru a rough patch and get my Protein numbers back up.
I purchased the Marshmallow hot chocolate and added sugar free peppermint Syrup. It was awesome!
I use Unjury shakes - strawberry, chocolate Splendor and vanilla. I have 5 or 6 sugar free syrups at the ready. I also have added sugar free pudding mix to my shakes - it adds a different flavor.
Also, Unjury has a chicken Soup Protein Shake - it's good. I also purchased Health Wise Soups - again, about 15 grams of protein vs. 20 in a shake.< /p>
Best of luck to you!

Eat whatever your sleeves allows sometimes you need to just have a cheat meal...... Trust me I've had my share cheat meals and I've lost over 200 pounds

You look soooooo pretty you were already pretty but you could see your confidence more now. Great job!! I'm just 5 weeks post op and I can't wait into I have before and after pics.

5'3"
HW 227
SW 210
CW 150
GW 135
Presurgical Size 16/18
Current Size 6
Goal Size 2-4

I bought boars head blacked turkey breast(paper thin cut) an light Swiss cheese (paper thin cut) and had one slice of meat and one slice of cheese and it was the best food I have had in a month lol. I am supposed to start phase 4 tomorrow but I started today and honestly it didn't upset my sleeve or anything and I was satisfied yay