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I am having surgery April 2. I am currently test tasting Protein drinks and having a really really hard time with the taste! I have always been a VERY picky eater too!!
What is everyone's favorites? What is the serving size, calories, & grams of Protein in each serving? Why is it your favorite and is there an after taste?

I have been thinking about it for years and seeing myself in pictures was too much so I was NEVER in any photos with my kids! We were looking through pics one day and my daughter said something about me not being in the pics and I realized, my daughters were gonna look through these pics one day and think I was absent in their lives because I was always the one behind the camera out of shame!! I am being sleeved in a week and a half and am looking forward to lots of pics this summer with my girls!!

Had my first post op appt today. I am 3 wks 1 day post sleeve. I have lost just under 27 lbs since surgery. The PA was shocked, she was sure I had surgery a few months ago!
Between what I lost during the 4 months before surgery and since I have already lost almost 44% of my excess weight. (Too bad they didn't get me back is August when I started losing weight)
Everything looks wonderful and I am returning to work next week (could have gone back at 2 wks but being a nurse and the only RN with over 45 patients, opted for 4wks off) my next follow up isn't until July and the PA stated she thinks I will drop a couple sizes by them, I just started fitting I to size 10 jeans so curious to see where I am the
So excited and happy with how well I am feeling not just physically but mentally as well!!!

Had my first post op appt today. I am 3 wks 1 day post sleeve. I have lost just under 27 lbs since surgery. The PA was shocked, she was sure I had surgery a few months ago!
Between what I lost during the 4 months before surgery and since I have already lost almost 44% of my excess weight. (Too bad they didn't get me back is August when I started losing weight)
Everything looks wonderful and I am returning to work next week (could have gone back at 2 wks but being a nurse and the only RN with over 45 patients, opted for 4wks off) my next follow up isn't until July and the PA stated she thinks I will drop a couple sizes by them, I just started fitting I to size 10 jeans so curious to see where I am the
So excited and happy with how well I am feeling not just physically but mentally as well!!!

Had my first post op appt today. I am 3 wks 1 day post sleeve. I have lost just under 27 lbs since surgery. The PA was shocked, she was sure I had surgery a few months ago!
Between what I lost during the 4 months before surgery and since I have already lost almost 44% of my excess weight. (Too bad they didn't get me back is August when I started losing weight)
Everything looks wonderful and I am returning to work next week (could have gone back at 2 wks but being a nurse and the only RN with over 45 patients, opted for 4wks off) my next follow up isn't until July and the PA stated she thinks I will drop a couple sizes by them, I just started fitting I to size 10 jeans so curious to see where I am the
So excited and happy with how well I am feeling not just physically but mentally as well!!!

I was sleeved the 2nd and since around the 6th haven't had any pain and am feeling fine! No issues getting my Protein or liquids in. The last 2 days have had no energy but up til then was doing yard work and walking over 4 miles a day. Think I just exhausted myself doing to much!

I so agree! I can tell I have lost weight only when I put clothes on but not by looking at myself! I am only 2 wks post op. But in august I was 296 and surgery day I was 238 and today I was 219. I know there has to be a difference but just amazing me that I know I have a ways to go but still have the "I'm huge" mentality!

I was the same way with diet mt dew. I don't drink coffee and work overnights and used to drink at least 1L just at work! I easily drank 3-4L a day. I drank it right up til April 1st and was sleeved the 2nd.
Just know there is hope. As I said sleeved April 2nd and haven't even thought about drinking a Dt dew let alone craved it!
It will be ok . Just think of the "sacrifice" no Dt Pepsi for a healthier, skinnier, happier you!!

I had surgery on Wednesday April 2, came home the 4th, & showered Saturday the 5th! I felt soooo much better after I showered. The Water didn't hurt my incision but I was super careful not to "rub" the incisions and patted them dry afterwards! I am almost 2 wks now and the steri strips have fallen off and my incisions look fabulous, 3 out of the 5 are barely even noticeable.

I am only 1 1/2 wks post op and down almost 16 lbs since surgery. But got in my car today and had to move the seat up 1 notch cuz felt like my upper body was a mile from the strafing wheel and when I looked down I could see the crutch of my jeans instead of my belly!!!

I am only 1 1/2 wks post op and down almost 16 lbs since surgery. But got in my car today and had to move the seat up 1 notch cuz felt like my upper body was a mile from the strafing wheel and when I looked down I could see the crutch of my jeans instead of my belly!!!

I am only 1 1/2 wks post op and down almost 16 lbs since surgery. But got in my car today and had to move the seat up 1 notch cuz felt like my upper body was a mile from the strafing wheel and when I looked down I could see the crutch of my jeans instead of my belly!!!

I am only 1 1/2 wks post op and down almost 16 lbs since surgery. But got in my car today and had to move the seat up 1 notch cuz felt like my upper body was a mile from the strafing wheel and when I looked down I could see the crutch of my jeans instead of my belly!!!

I am only 1 1/2 wks post op and down almost 16 lbs since surgery. But got in my car today and had to move the seat up 1 notch cuz felt like my upper body was a mile from the strafing wheel and when I looked down I could see the crutch of my jeans instead of my belly!!!

I am only 1 1/2 wks post op and down almost 16 lbs since surgery. But got in my car today and had to move the seat up 1 notch cuz felt like my upper body was a mile from the strafing wheel and when I looked down I could see the crutch of my jeans instead of my belly!!!

I like the idea of this thread! I am only 6 days port op but will say from reading through this site have not had to much unexpected!
The possible only thing I either didn't think of, didn't read, or just didn't pay attention to is hiccups! I read posts on gas and burping every time you drink and what not but I get the hiccups frequently now. Thankfully they only last like 2/3 actual hiccups because they are moderately painful!
Honestly the hardest thing for me is the head hunger when fixing my kids dinner! I start really wishing I could eat something and then have to step back and think is that my head or my stomach & it is always my head! But am grateful for this happening now too because when I am able to consume good again, I can use this experience to draw from and whether or not to eat
Good luck to those going in soon!!!

Mine were finally approved and sent out Tuesday but wontbe delivered til Monday

I like the idea of this thread! I am only 6 days port op but will say from reading through this site have not had to much unexpected!
The possible only thing I either didn't think of, didn't read, or just didn't pay attention to is hiccups! I read posts on gas and burping every time you drink and what not but I get the hiccups frequently now. Thankfully they only last like 2/3 actual hiccups because they are moderately painful!
Honestly the hardest thing for me is the head hunger when fixing my kids dinner! I start really wishing I could eat something and then have to step back and think is that my head or my stomach & it is always my head! But am grateful for this happening now too because when I am able to consume good again, I can use this experience to draw from and whether or not to eat
Good luck to those going in soon!!!

I like the idea of this thread! I am only 6 days port op but will say from reading through this site have not had to much unexpected!
The possible only thing I either didn't think of, didn't read, or just didn't pay attention to is hiccups! I read posts on gas and burping every time you drink and what not but I get the hiccups frequently now. Thankfully they only last like 2/3 actual hiccups because they are moderately painful!
Honestly the hardest thing for me is the head hunger when fixing my kids dinner! I start really wishing I could eat something and then have to step back and think is that my head or my stomach & it is always my head! But am grateful for this happening now too because when I am able to consume good again, I can use this experience to draw from and whether or not to eat
Good luck to those going in soon!!!

I like the idea of this thread! I am only 6 days port op but will say from reading through this site have not had to much unexpected!
The possible only thing I either didn't think of, didn't read, or just didn't pay attention to is hiccups! I read posts on gas and burping every time you drink and what not but I get the hiccups frequently now. Thankfully they only last like 2/3 actual hiccups because they are moderately painful!
Honestly the hardest thing for me is the head hunger when fixing my kids dinner! I start really wishing I could eat something and then have to step back and think is that my head or my stomach & it is always my head! But am grateful for this happening now too because when I am able to consume good again, I can use this experience to draw from and whether or not to eat
Good luck to those going in soon!!!

Good luck to all of you guys getting sleeved this month! I was just sleeved the 2nd and the first few days were a lil rough from recovering from anastesia but now being 4 days out I am feeling great! Very little pain, able to drink without any issue other than burping, tolerating my Protein, and walked a mile yesterday and today!
I am so happy for those of you that will be coming to this "side" soon! I know not all surgeries and recoveries are the same but if anyone has questions... I will gladly help and answer what I can .

Good luck to all of you guys getting sleeved this month! I was just sleeved the 2nd and the first few days were a lil rough from recovering from anastesia but now being 4 days out I am feeling great! Very little pain, able to drink without any issue other than burping, tolerating my Protein, and walked a mile yesterday and today!
I am so happy for those of you that will be coming to this "side" soon! I know not all surgeries and recoveries are the same but if anyone has questions... I will gladly help and answer what I can .

Congrats and hope all went well today! Welcome to this side

Good luck to all of you guys getting sleeved this month! I was just sleeved the 2nd and the first few days were a lil rough from recovering from anastesia but now being 4 days out I am feeling great! Very little pain, able to drink without any issue other than burping, tolerating my Protein, and walked a mile yesterday and today!
I am so happy for those of you that will be coming to this "side" soon! I know not all surgeries and recoveries are the same but if anyone has questions... I will gladly help and answer what I can .

I understand your neves! I don't have my surgery til tomorrow and am not yet sure what time I have to be at the hospital, they have until 3 today to let me know, but I am actually glad I work over nights cuz it is keeping me busy but I am a lil ball of energy because my nerves are getting the best of me! I can't wait to begin my "new" life! I know once I wake up from the surgery, no matter how I feel, I will be better cuz it will at least be over with so to say!! Good luck! Let us all know how you do!