txdogmom

I'm about 6 week post op and finally feeling better - not as tired. I'm actually noticing some weight loss! Came back to work after the Thanksgiving Holiday and had the following coversation: Co-worker: Wow! I haven't seen you in a while. You look great! You have really lost weight! Me: Oh, Thanks! (feeling good) Co-worker: I can really see it in your face. And in your boobs. Me: (looking down, a bit unhappy now) Um, yeah, I guess the girls are the first to go huh. Co-Worker: No, I mean your boobs aren't resting on your stomach any more. Me: uhhhh Another co-worker: Yeah, I noticed that too. Me: uhhhh What do you say to that?! It's like punching you in the face and your so stunned you can't react. What is wrong with people?!

i love premier Protein shakes. They are premade so very convenient. 30g of protein for only 160 calories. Love the chocolate one. You can buy them at Walmart but costco has 18 for $24 so its a better buy. I hated every unjury and all of the Syntrax nectar were way too sweet for me.

I'm drinking 2-3 of the Premier Protein shakes a day so that is 60-90 g of Protein and 22-33 oz of Fluid. Plus 24 oz of Water with mio. I'm trying to go to real food and just get to one Protein Shake a day but its been hard. I used to love cottage cheese but I can't stand it now. I was able to eat a little unsweetened applesauce - so that is a small victory.

I finally have the green light to eat pureed and soft foods but I'm really struggling. Anything I eat - outside of Protein Drinks - I throw up. I thought maybe I was eating too much or maybe too fast so I weighted out 2 oz of rotisserie chicken and pulsed it in my Ninja. I took 10 minutes to eat it. Still no go. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions on things to try? Is this normal?

OMG! I am so with you! I used to eat cottage cheese by the bucket load. Now it makes me sick. I even hate the smell of bacon. Who hates bacon?! That is just so wrong. I really like the pre-made (ready to drink) premier Protein. I hate the powder because it gets so thick. It reminds me of the awful greek yogurt everyone raves about and I hate. i saw a receipe on a website where a lady put soft tofu in a smoothie for her kids. Tofu has no flavor and she said it added protein to a strawberry smoothie she made. I haven't tried it yet but that may help you. She did recommend the soft tofu (instead of firm) as it blends better.

I am two weeks post sleeve and I have lost NO weight! I admit for the first week, I was eating and drinking next to nothing. I had to force myself to drink anything. I just wasn't interested. This last week has been improving and I have some appetite coming back. Right after the surgery, my doc took me off the diuretic I have been taking for years. I am so full of Water my ankles look like they are from the Michelin Man. I am rapidly getting very depressed. I am stuck on liquids for a few more days and then I can start on soft foods. I know the processed Soups have a lot of sodium but there is little to drink other than Soup and Protein drinks and I'm sick of both. Please tell me that this gets better! I am afraid I did all this for nothing. I read something about rebound water retention after getting off diuretics but it could take weeks before this comes off. I am trying to stay positive but I'm almost out of that.

Just got sleeved a week ago so here are some of my suggestions: You can get 15 packets of 15 flavors of Synthrax necture Protein powder. Cost is $15 plus $1.99 for s&h. To get it, you need to call 866-333-7403 x-800 on Monday to Friday, between 8a-5p (cst). They have super yummy flavors like fuzzy navel, grape, etc. Very good deal. The packets are 20 grams of protein minimum and 5 carbs or less. You get a free shake bottle with them. Get them within 2 weeks. Found all Protein drinks are best very cold. I love my liquid multi-vitamins: Eco Drink. Got it at costco. Helps me get my liquids in and my Vitamins at the same time. Best ice cold. Got great calcuim chews at Costco. Tastes like caramel/butterscotch. Kirkland brand. Had to use Optifast for my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. Really liked the vanilla and chocolate and just used Water. Hated both the chicken Soup and tomato Soups though. If you don't have a food scale, buy one. Don't guess on how much you are eating. I've found my taste has changed. You only a little food after surgery so don't stock up on much. After a few days, you can get more stuff if you need to.

I was sleeved on 10/20. Had the same problem but for only 4 days. Doc said that anesthesia can put your organs to "sleep" and it can take some time to wake them up again. It can be a big problem if your body's functions don't get back to normal. If the situation had not resolved itself, she recommended Dulcolax suppositories. She said within 15 minutes you'll be going. Maybe that might help you?

I was also sleeved in the 20th. Had to spend an extra day in the hosptial due to the nausea and pain. My vest advice is walk, walk and did I mention walk?. No plain water! add crystal light or similar - makes a huge difference. Ice chips are your friend. It has been getting better but slowly. Hang in there. I'm right there with you.

I love my Ninja. I love it because the motor is on top and removable. I never worry about making sure nothing is loose. The action is in the container below the motor and it is mess free. It can pulverize ice is seconds. Very powerful and easy to use.

I am so with you - I am not ashamed of my decision but I am very private. I've only told my sister; my 3 brothers have no clue. I did find out I have a hiatal hernia so if anyone asked and got in my face, I could use that excuse. For those around me who have noticed my eating habits change, I've told them I'm having a "lifestyle change". (which is true). I'm eating a high protein/low carb diet (true), exercising more (true) and in general making me more of a focus in my life (also true). For work, I've told people I have some surgery coming up and I'll be on leave for a week. (I get sleeved on Monday, 10/20). I did this because we get dinged on our bonus if we take sick days without pre-approval. I set myself up for short term disability so if I go beyond a week, it pays me instead of using up my vacation days. In general, what you tell people is up to you. HIPPA laws prevent your boss from asking. Frankly this is what I like to call a "none ya" moment. It's none your business. Share with those you want to only.

I'm in Flower Mound (north of the Airport). My surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday Oct. 20th.

I am trying EcoDrink. Got it at costco. It is like crystal light in that you mix with Water. It has 31 Vitamins, minerals. No calories, no carbs, no sugar. It has no Iron so that would need to be a seperate chewie. It has 30% of Calcium so I still need to take that chewie too. Comes in peach mango and bluberry pomegranate flavors. I like to mix both flavors. I think it tastes best with ice. Sweetened with Stevia. Comes with a shaker bottle that you can use or return to the company for six more packets.

Geez I wish I had everyone else's experience! I had mine on tuesday. They sprayed something nasty in my mouth to kill your gag reflex and slightly numb you. It's like the topical stuff your dentist uses before they stick you with the needle only it tastes much worse. They put a plastic sleeve in your mouth so your teeth don't chomp on the camera and they can snake the camera down your throat. I was told I'd go to sleep and then wake up when it was over. Instead I couldn't move but felt the thing the whole way and felt like I was choking to death. Clearly I didn't choke to death since I'm still here but I was completely freaked out inside my head. I had what is called "conscious sedation". It is supposed to keep you relaxed but not put you in a deep sleep. I would have a nice talk with the anesthesiologist and make sure you get more stuff than I did. I do not recommend the experience.