Sleeve4me!

Had surgery 4/9 starting weight 242 weight day of surgery 225 weight today 192 for a 50 pound loss so far.

If you have not met your deductible for the year then more often then not both will be due at time of service. I would call bcbsil and ask they should know more.

Protein, protein, protein and water! I walk/jog 5 days a week and I play with my kids again.

Wow!!!! That is amazing! Congrats it must feel amazing. It is awesome! I am 7 weeks today and 198! I still cannot believe that I will never see a 2 at the beginning of my weight again. I feel great I can run with my kids without killing myself.

This was a huge concern for me also. I am 7 weeks out and have had no problem with spice. I eat red or green chile on everything.

I am not quite 2 months out yet but have lost 42lbs. I am 3oz shy of onederland I never thought I would be there again. The sleeve is the best thing I have ever done for me.

Thank you so much for posting this! I have thought and felt this way recently. Reading this will help me stick to it and remember my goal! Congrats on your success!

I am almost 4 weeks out and having the same issue. I talked with my surgeon and she tells me that will change once I'm on regular food. I am still struggling to get my protein and water in so I'm sure that has something to do with it.

I really like the vanilla creme from gnc. I mix mine with a little decaf instant coffee. It is good and has 24g protein in one scoop.

I am only two weeks post op so no expert but I was having trouble with the whey protein my first week out. Called my NUT she suggested egg protein. Found some at whole foods it is more expensive for less. I got vanilla since I like to add other flavors in. It was not too bad it does have a little bit of an after taste. Good luck to you!

I am also two weeks post op. I have been eating a lot of tuna. I like to mix it up and not just have it with mayo. It's great with salsa and avocado I eat this last and don't always have room. Another thing I've had is refried (without the refry) beans and green chile. I am so glad I'm not having trouble with spicy stuff!

It is so exciting! I am close to onederland and have decided to reward myself with a night out with the hubby when I make it. Movie and dancing! I can't wait!

I just had surgery on the 9th so I'm not supposed to be eating purées yet, but I too have been sneaking a bite here and there. I am just always hungry and not just head hunger I mean hungry! If I eat one or two bites then I'm fine.

I was just thinking the same thing! I can eat 8oz of soup before I'm "full" but to be honest I think I could eat more. I also still feel hungry. Do you know what size your sleeve is?

I'm with you. I can't wait for eggs! I'm hoping I'll get the thumbs up for puréed/mashed by Wednesday. I am struggling to eat anything. I drink about 40 oz of Water today and get down whatever else I can. Protein drinks make me nauseous. I am so sick of sweet tasting foods! I eat Greek yogurt, pudding, Jello, Popsicles, broth, etc. and everything is sugar free. I hate artificial sweeteners, but if I must eat them for now, then I must. To make a long story short, I'm not eating much. I'm not hungry either. All of the foods I can eat are off-putting. I know I need to eat, so I continue to try to get something in me. Going to heat up some soup now. By the way, I can only eat about 1/3 cup soup and it takes a bit. Yeah eggs sound so good and refried Beans too! I'm like you and tired of all the sweets. I can eat a whole 8oz of soup before being full. I also still get hungry which I thought would go away. I know I'm only 9 days out but I am worried I am going to fail at this too.

Awesome today's day 9. Post op. How is everyone doin? What are you eating / drinking each day? I am struggling honestly to get my Protein in. I think I some how have become whey intolerant not sure if that can happen. I am drinking about 40-50 oz of Water daily. Also doing okay with Greek yogurt.

I am one week post op today and I had severe nausea and vomiting the first 3 days. Changing to oral pain meds helped a lot! Since I have been home 5 days now I gave only had to use the zofran (anti nausea med) a couple of times. It will get better.

That's awesome! I am 7 days post op as well. I can't believe how fast it's going.

Best wishes to all having surgery today! Keep us updated please.

The first couple of days are the hardest! You can do it you just need some variety. I like the GNC vanilla Protein powder it has more protein then premier and I added a teaspoon of instant decaf coffee. After 4 days I wasn't even hungry.

Happy Birthday!

Thanks for your positive outlook! I am having a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

I had the same 24 hours after surgery. I'm only 3 days out and I haven't even been able to hold down 1 protein shake. I keep telling myself I can do it and it will be worth it. Even if I don't believe it right now.

You can do it! I thought I would never be able to handle it but I did. I had surgery on the 9th and the doctor said she could tell I followed it because my liver looked great. No drain for me!

Oh wow! At least there is an end in sight. You will be in my thoughts for an approval outcome!