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Hello Fellow May 5th Sleevers. Just found this little group and am glad to be able to compare my progress with all of you. I had my surgery in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford Mississippi. I am 68 years old, an Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor and am benefiting already from my sleeve!!! I am down 26 lbs since the pre-op diet and have found that the bone pain in my legs from chemo, radiation and steroids is fading fast!!! I couldn't walk 10 feet without pain. This morning...in 2 separate tries, I walked a mile!!! Yeah ME!!! Hoping to get rid of some of these meds I have taken for years and also put my CPAP machine in the closet!

Way to go on the walking! !

@@Indigo1991 I appreciate u so much n ur kind words. I have no support at home. And I feel a shame to even let people know I had the sleeve, because I'm scared they will say I'm lazy that's why I did the surgery.. Which that is not true. I was never full n I couldn't stop eating. So I needed this surgery before my health got worst.....

We are all here for you! ! There are also some great fb groups for support. With love & hugs to you. Steph

Please don't do that. You could seriously hurt yourself by going too fast. You can do this.

I would love to have that pill they gave me at hospital lol it worked wonders haha

My start weight was 215 but lost to 199.8 before surgery, weight today 189.4 I am 5'3" but have coexisting health issues.

I had mine on May 5th. Experiencing all you guys have listed. Suppose to go back to work tomorrow but I don't know yet. The gas pain is still so rough. Yes, I had bm this morning and not to be gross but I was thankful. When I had my hysterectomy I got constipated so I have prayed that wouldn't happen because that is the worse.

Walking and gas X strips

I'm planning on going back to work Monday. I haven't had Protein Drinks yet but I'm starting tomorrow.

I had my sleeve on Monday the 5th. Still on full liquids but was told no dairy or Protein Shakes yet. I think I need the Protein. I'm still having some stiff pain at incision.

Had my sleeve may 5th. Still having some gas like pains and can't drink much at a time. I really want to drink something a little thicker than broth but not suppose to until 2nd week. I just feel weak right now. Plus my feet were swelling from the long ride home.

Who is your doctor?

I am going to Mexico to Dr. Alvarez. In fact I am waiting on the shuttle now.

I did not but in my research of Doctors in Mexico he was in my top 2. He seems personable and knowledgeable. He has so much info out there that helps the entire community with his podcasts, YouTube videos and his Facebook group.

Thanks. I am scheduled with him for today. Waiting in the shuttle now. Getting very nervous.

How exciting! Good luck! I am on day 3 post op and am feeling really good.

Congratulations on your surgery. Did you have it in Mexico?

Arrived in Eagle Pass TX. Surgery tomorrow. I am so ready!!!!!

Anyone in here use Dr. Alvarez?

I have hidradenitis. Surgery is may 5th.

I'm new to this forum & I'm looking for fellow sleevers in the Alabama area. I'm about 1.5 years out and am doing great but I need supplort locally. Feel free to add me as friends. I'm probably going to start a local FB group in the Huntsville area if anyone is interested in joining, please let me know.

Thanks,

Suzie

I am having my sleeve may 5th and live in florence.

I can't find that thread.

I would suggest getting a lot of samples and then stocking up on something only if you've tried it and liked it after surgery. Some of my favorite brands are Syntrax Matrix, Syntrax nectar, unjury, Chike, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, Designer whey, BSN Lean Dessert, and BSN Syntha 6.

Here are some places to buy samples online -- these and many other brands!

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html

http://www.chikenutrition.com/chike-variety-pack.html

http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-protein/unjury-starter-pack.html

http://www.vitalady.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=protsamp&SortKey=sku&SortOrder=ascending&template=Templates/ProteinSampleQuickorder.html (has by brand plus scroll to the bottom for things like vanilla lover sampler, strawberry lovers package, cookie lovers sampler, coffee lovers sampler, etc.).

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/Bariatric_Protein_Samples_s/35.htm (has samples by brand but also things like a coffee lovers sampler).

I also really like the Protein hot chocolate and hot cappuccino:

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/Pantry_Selections_Hot_Chocolate_Protein_Drinks_p/ps-ht_choc_variety.htm

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/Pantry_Selections_Cappuccino_Protein_Drink_p/ps-capp.htm

What you mix it with is up to you. IMO Syntrax Nectar flavors (the fruit flavors at least) are best mixed with ice Water. The others are best with milk or something like it. You can choose - skim milk, soy milk, almond milk, unsweetened vanilla almond milk -- they all vary by taste, calories, carb, Protein -- it depends on what you like and what you need nutritionally. If you have Kroger grocery stores near you, you might want to check out their CarbMaster milk - fewer calories, fewer carbs, and more protein than regular skim milk. They have it in plain and also chocolate and vanilla. These are my standbys for mixing Protein shakes. For hot chocolate or hot Cappuccino I generally mix with 4 oz. Water plus 4 oz. CarbMaster milk, and that consistency seems right to me.

Good luck!

ETA I forgot one of my favorite brands, Jay Robb!

http://www.jayrobb.com/protein/whey-protein-samples.asp

Thank you!!!!

Good morning all! What I've come to realize is no one understands our struggle, or how we feel on the inside! This move is our last resort on being a healthier and better you! Family, friends and co-workers are going to talk regardless! I don't mind telling them my procedure because I feel like I'm beating them to the punch! People can be so cruel and before you judge me, I don't mind you knowing the truth! You're not going to put me in the category of being on drugs or anything else because my weight has dropped rapidly! I already know this is not going to be easy and when we put in the extra effort to achieve the goals of this journey those are going to be the same ones telling us we look good! So don't worry about what people say, worry about how you feel, and how your going to look for you! May sleevers are live and in full effect!

Thanks girl!!! If I were having my surgery in US I would tell all because like you said it's my struggle that I am facing. The part I'm not wanting to tell right now is the I'm having it done in Mexico. That's the part I don't want to hear ya know. Lol

When I return and my new way of life has begun then I will shout from the roof tops. Lol

Tough stage, no lie. Organic broths tasted better to me than others. You'll appreciate full liquids so much more after surgery. Good luck! You can do it. You're almost there!

What does full liquids mean??

Also what al Vitamins do you all take? Best place to buy? Protein shake mix suggestions.

I start my 7 day liquid on the 28th. very nervous about it.

I am only telling a few family and fewer friends because I am self pay and going to Mexico. So, I know people will have their opinions and thoughts but I don't want to hear them. Lol

Yes. liquid diet 7 days pre-op.

But yes I am extremely excited! !!