chellede

@@trvlgrl .. you're normal... well I don't know you personally haha.. but your swallowing is normal !! I'm like Peek, I can do a couple of normal swallows.

I'm an October Sleever - the 14th. I just wanted to tell you guys congrats on your surgery dates and Super Super Congrats to the pioneers of your group.. those that have had surgery !!!
Keep doing that liquid pre op, and do not be scared at surgery, it's such a great decision you guys have made !!!
Hugs all around !

@@chellede, thanks for sharing what you're enjoying these days. you gave me a few ideas for the soft food stage, it would be nice if others shared too.
I saw on the world according to eggface blog that she took a slice of deli turkey, rolled cheese & chilies in the middle & pan fried it. Sometimes changing it out w/lean ham . Great lunch idea when I go back to work next week.

It's so funny. I can't tell you how many times I've read about people wondering if they were sleeved. I was one of them too.
Here's another funny (in case you didn't see it on FB)
I'm walking through the grocery store and at least 7 times I'm nervous I'm going to lose my shorts and underwear because they are too big. I kept trying to pull up everything ! Guess it's better than everyone seeing everything Funny !
Things I'm enjoying now...
- String cheese. Sometimes cheese wrapped in a thin slice of procuito (sp)
- Grilled fish with a slice or two of avocado
- Crab. Went out and had crab legs with my husband and best friend. My husband and I had 3 clusters of crab legs. I ate all the small legs and 2 small claws.
- love hummus with a string cheese. That's a great go to snack
- and I love my scrambled egg with a touch of cheese and ketchup.
Why I felt like sharing all that... well that's beyond me LOL. I"m tried.
​Have a great day everyone !!!

@@trvlgrl .. you're normal... well I don't know you personally haha.. but your swallowing is normal !! I'm like Peek, I can do a couple of normal swallows.

I ask my doctor about this because it's seeing so many people have trouble getting in even small sips. I was concerned maybe they really didn't sleeve me, lol. He said those folks have more swelling inside their sleeve. I didnt, thank goodness and things have gone smoothly for me. I have been able to get all my Protein and liquids in since day 4 or 5.

Hey everybody!
Stopping by to show you my current favorite. It's so yummy!!!!
Oikos Greek yogurt in pumpkin pie!
11 grams of Protein. 

Hey everybody!
Stopping by to show you my current favorite. It's so yummy!!!!
Oikos Greek yogurt in pumpkin pie!
11 grams of Protein. 

I'm an October Sleever - the 14th. I just wanted to tell you guys congrats on your surgery dates and Super Super Congrats to the pioneers of your group.. those that have had surgery !!!
Keep doing that liquid pre op, and do not be scared at surgery, it's such a great decision you guys have made !!!
Hugs all around !

I'm an October Sleever - the 14th. I just wanted to tell you guys congrats on your surgery dates and Super Super Congrats to the pioneers of your group.. those that have had surgery !!!
Keep doing that liquid pre op, and do not be scared at surgery, it's such a great decision you guys have made !!!
Hugs all around !

@@Jen - a work in progress - how else are you supposed to get your Protein? And why doesn't he want you on Protein drinks? I find this odd !!! And what else can you eat? Are you on liquids? Soups? nothing? Ugh!!!! Call your DR in the morning !! Just talk to him
@@Kathy812 - awww thanks Kathy !! Awww I have a Team Chelle ! .. my name is Michelle and most call me Chelle de is the start of my last name
I think we all got this !!!

Peek !! Come on, lets do it !!

I'm an October Sleever - the 14th. I just wanted to tell you guys congrats on your surgery dates and Super Super Congrats to the pioneers of your group.. those that have had surgery !!!
Keep doing that liquid pre op, and do not be scared at surgery, it's such a great decision you guys have made !!!
Hugs all around !

Side note Jen... GENEPRO Protein mix (you have to order it online) mixes so well with drinks and completely unflavored. I"ve put it in many different things. One scoop is 30 grams of Protein

Jen. Try some milk with some powdered milk.. that will get doubled Protein and taste good !!!
My story for the day.
So I was out shopping and I was really thirsty. So I stopped at McDonalds and got a 16oz cup (no lid or straw) The lady said all the drinks are the same price, do I want a larger one.. I said no. So I got me a 16oz orange Hi C. I love that stuff !!! Well I drank half and it was great. I go to log it into my fitness pal.. 160 cal and 44 grams of carbs for the full 16oz.. No way in hell am I drinking the other half. wow.

I had surgery October 23 and today was my first day back at work. I haven't had any issues but, I work from home at a desk so that makes a huge difference! I really think everyone is different so whatever works for you individually is what you should do! ????

I had samples of bipro that I liked prior to surgery that sounds similar. I got them from my dietician so I may ask her for more to see if they taste good still. Also, I tried to powdered milk in my skim milk (fortified milk as my dietician calls it) and I didn't like it. I'm not a big milk drinker to begin with so I sometimes add a drop of light chocolate Syrup to it for some flavor. Not the best habit going forward, but right now I'm still operating within my allowed calories.

Jen..... the unprofessional part wants me to tell you to just go have a Protein shake ! I mean really... against Protein shakes.. WTH. I don't get that !!!! What about some soft flaky fish? cheese sticks are soft. I was cleared for those and puree foods. Shredded cheese? maybe some soft tuna... just chew chew chew !!!
Today I had 1.5 ounces of meatloaf. I'm happy with that amount. It's right on the edge of being too much !
damn jen.. I can't get over that.. no Protein shakes..

Jen..... the unprofessional part wants me to tell you to just go have a Protein shake ! I mean really... against Protein shakes.. WTH. I don't get that !!!! What about some soft flaky fish? cheese sticks are soft. I was cleared for those and puree foods. Shredded cheese? maybe some soft tuna... just chew chew chew !!!
Today I had 1.5 ounces of meatloaf. I'm happy with that amount. It's right on the edge of being too much !
damn jen.. I can't get over that.. no Protein shakes..

@@Jen - a work in progress - how else are you supposed to get your Protein? And why doesn't he want you on Protein drinks? I find this odd !!! And what else can you eat? Are you on liquids? Soups? nothing? Ugh!!!! Call your DR in the morning !! Just talk to him
@@Kathy812 - awww thanks Kathy !! Awww I have a Team Chelle ! .. my name is Michelle and most call me Chelle de is the start of my last name
I think we all got this !!!

@@Jen - a work in progress - how else are you supposed to get your Protein? And why doesn't he want you on Protein drinks? I find this odd !!! And what else can you eat? Are you on liquids? Soups? nothing? Ugh!!!! Call your DR in the morning !! Just talk to him
@@Kathy812 - awww thanks Kathy !! Awww I have a Team Chelle ! .. my name is Michelle and most call me Chelle de is the start of my last name
I think we all got this !!!

@@chellede, you are so inspirational! So soon after your surgery you've set this goal for yourself and you know what? I know you'll reach it! good luck!
Team Chellede!!!!

So I have some big news ! Since I'm walking 3 - 4 miles at a time, I signed up for a half marathon - 13.1 miles in February !! So I do have to train.. but I know i can do this ! I'm so damn excited. I got it ! I want my 13.1 sticker !!

Congrats to our October 1st Sleevers for your Month Surgiversary !!!!! WTG !!! Make sure you take your measurements and your before and after pictures !!!!! Every month. Because when you stall, you'll have your pics to show you are still losing !!!
HUGS Everyone !!!!!
oooh and I had my first Deviled Egg last night. It was sooooooo yummy ! I had 2 halves. It was great

So I have some big news ! Since I'm walking 3 - 4 miles at a time, I signed up for a half marathon - 13.1 miles in February !! So I do have to train.. but I know i can do this ! I'm so damn excited. I got it ! I want my 13.1 sticker !!