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I recommend starting with 1 ounce of meat and slowly eating it first. Then eat an ounce or two of vegetabes. I was told not to eat more than 3/4 cup in one sitting. Wait 30 minutes then start working on your Fluid intake. As someone mentioned before, it takes your brain awhile to catch up and realize you are full. Im 4 weeks out and I stop myself at 3 ounces. My nutritionist said if I am getting less than the recommended 96 ounces of fluids a day, that I need to substitute a meal for a Protein shake. If you are eating as much as you say, how much fluids are you getting. And yes, step away from the chocolate...it is sabotaging yourself.

@@iamjamilyn Just love your simple & effective idea of the rubber bands! I just put bands on my water bottle!!!

My program truly stresses the link between WLS and alcoholism...to the point that every professional in the process: nutritionist, psychologist, nurses and surgeons mention it. I chose to stop drinking 6 months prior to surgery and have no desire to resume...just like I've chosen not to eat white bread, rice, or potatoes. But, I also wonder if some WLS patients have an issue with alcohol because they've heard about the dangers so often.

My friend backed out...she thought she was ready, went through the process, then at the last minute couldn't bring herself to do it. She has since rescheduled and they were fine with it. Just because our surgeons/insurance are ready, doesn't mean we're mentally ready at that same time and it's okay.

Wow, you've lost 60 pounds in a few weeks! That is amazing! So yes, I think you are being hard on yourself. I would be celebrating! This is your journey and it doesn't compare to someone else. I'm sure others who read your thread would practically sell their first born to lose 4-5 pounds in a week let alone the sixty you've already lost. Keep up the good work!

Your surgery date says October, is this correct? My surgery was Dec. 16th and I graduated early from pureeds. I can eat 4 ounces of puréeds...although I limit myself to 2-3. I couldn't even imagine 6 ounces unless I ate it over two hours. Regarding getting enough fluids, which Im having trouble with...my nutritionist said that instead of 2-3 small meals a day, that I need to cut it down to 1 small meal a day and increase my protein shakes which do double duty (protein & fluids). His advice really helped me get more fluids in even though I'm kind of tired of protein shakes.

I chose the Sleeve for the following reasons: * My BMI was below 40 when I began this process * I wanted my weight loss to be at a slower rate. *Did not want a malabsorbtive procedure * I did not like the idea of my intestines rearranged *oh, and my surgeons no longer perform lap bands...which left the Sleeve

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I get mine at World Market. You can also get them from Amazon or the Torani website. Shop.torani.com And there's a sale going on Sorry, just noticed you specifically said not online!

I see what you are saying, but also keep in mind that she did invite you...that's something at least. I like to give folks the benefit of the doubt and hope she is not the kind of person to invite you just to give you a hard time. My husband and I don't invite folks to walk/hike with us unless we know they can keep up. One of the reasons we like to walk alone. Sounds mean but it really makes me feel a lot of anxiety and worry for the person. So how do you feel about increasing your tempo and creating a secret workout schedule where you walk at that park, till you can keep up with their pace ? Can't change people...but we can change ourselves.

I just didn't get that when I read your post. Seems like there's background to the relationship since you feel so strongly. I'm not making excuses for her snide comments, but, my husband and I get very annoyed when we walk/hike and the person with us is much slower. Instead of enjoying our walk our minds are stuck on, will the person be okay on their own, will they get lost, etc. I'm such a competitive person in general, if I were you, I'd increase the intensity of my own walking regime and kick her butt the next time we walked together...that'll quiet her.

Sorry, but I love her spirit & spunk. I always joke with my kids that when I'm sixty I'll still out walk, out ski, and out hike them. It's actually my goal in life to be an ornery yet loving senior citizen who doesn't take any crap fom the younger generation. Not that you were giving her any reason to be ornery towards you...giving the youngin' of the group grief probably makes her happy.

Definitely list it all! Make it so they can't say no. Good Luck!

I use an app for meditation, called Take A Break. Also, there is another app that is self hypnosis. They have different ones including one for anxiety. Lastly Yoga always calms me & again, there's a fabulous app for that, called Yoga Studio. Hope this helps

I can't speak to the pains that you are going through. But as far as Vitamins go, my Dr. Requires two Multivitamins with Iron a day. The brand is up to us but I like Flinstones chewables with iron. He also requires 1200mg of Calcium citrate per day. I take the Bariatric Advantage and buy it from Vitamin Shoppe. Regarding bread...I hear that some are able to eat it at some point. But many choose not to eat simple carbs. Personally, I no longer crave carbs and really don't want to go back to that, so I'm choosing not to eat bread, rice or Pasta. Your surgeon should have supplied you with post op instructions on the vitamins required of bariatric patients and when to contact him or her regarding unusual symptoms. I completely believe in airing on the side of caution...please call your surgeon.

Oh I understand. They had us fill out a questionnaire packet and it did ask you to list the weight loss attempts. The psychologist takes a look at it and asks some questions about why things didn't work, what's different now, etc.

My PCP said something similar and just gave me a bad vibe. So I skipped her and mentioned the sleeve to my endocrinologist. He was totally on board, was very familiar with the procedure, understood the weight loss battle of his patients. The man is just awesome. Anyhoo, he was the one who referred me. Can't wait to see my PCP this summer for my yearly check up! She probably won't remember me but I'm definitely going to remind her and tell her just how wrong she was. That way if someone else asks her about the surgery...maybe she'll take the time to educate herself and respond positively.

Not sure what you mean? If talking about during the nutrition classes and psych visit..,the nutritionist recommends that you begin some of the lifestyle changes and also recommends that you lose some of the weight prior to surgery, My program wanted to see a loss of some kind. If you gained weight during this process you would be denied the surgery. Two weeks prior to surgery there is an all liquid diet, After the surgery, two weeks again of liquids. Then next two weeks are puréed foods. The next two weeks are soft foods...then whatever your new sleeve can tolerate after that. Hope I've answered your question

I was in the hospital for 2 nights and then took two weeks off of work.

If you're craving Mexican, try ordering caldo de pollo, minus the rice. The broth is fabulous and tastes like liquid Mexican food.

Sorry I had to correct. I hate typos!

To get swelling down...elevate your foot so that it is above your heart. Put an ice pack on it for 15-20 minutes, then remove for same amount of time, and continue this off/on pattern. Sometimes folks put a heat pack on to help alleviate joint pain. Be careful with heat as it has a tendency to increase swelling.m if you do use heat always finish with ice. Hope this help & you feel better soon !

Hi Alex, Any chance a chapter can be created in San Antonio? I would definitely enjoy meeting folks! ProjectMe

Just as a comparison...when I told my husband about WLS, he walked with me and didn't accept any of my excuses when I didn't feel like working out. He even fussed at the kids for going near my food. My husband has lost almost 50 pounds throughout this process. I have lost 75 pounds because of his support. I can't even fathom someone who is supposed to be your rock engaging in such a childish, selfish, and downright mean behavior. Don't make excuses for him. What he did just sucks....Believe in your self worth and FIGHT for your health. If you don't ...then who will?

Congratulations!!!!