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Hey all! I have a TON of the leftover Batiatric Advantage powder - Iced Latte, vanilla, and banana. I only had one scoop of the Banana. If anyone is interested, you can have them for free if you're willing to pick up in NoVa. I figured I'd offer it up before I totally waste it and throw it all out.

Where is all our fat going? I read this article today and thought it was interesting, because I'm a nerd but I thought I'd share.
http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/where-does-your-fat-go-when-you-lose-weight

@@Buffer is your Vitamin regimen only a multi Vitamin or is it also a Calcium and a sublingual B12?
Early out, for me, my surgeon told me the most important thing would be hydration. I had issues drinking shakes post op because they would quickly fill me up and I could never finish. That in turn impacted my Water intake. Vicious cycle. I can sympathize with you. The game changed for me was finding a Protein powder with no gum additives. Manufacturers add cellulose, guar or xanthan gum to "thicken" shakes. For me the increased viscosity made them "heavy" and difficult to finish. If your Protein contains these it could be making you feel too full and making them less desire-able for you.
A three week stall is not uncommon, stick to your program that your team has outlined for you and you should start seeing results again soon. Your body could still be reacting to the surgery and drop in daily caloric intake that it may be trying to preserve itself before allowing itself to lose more.
Also, check with your team about your Fluid intake. Personally I would focus on hydration. A common reason why bariatric patients end up in the ER is dehydration. Again, check with your team before considering any changes to their plan for you, they know best.

My plan says no corn, popcorn, or seeds for 9 weeks until the sleeve fully heals.

Jen - have you tried lentils/ lentil Soup? Lentils are very high in Protein and in soup they're quite mushy.

Weighed this morning 3 weeks post op 30 lbs down!!!! Started some soft foods last night. Tilapia was so yummy. Only able to eat barley half of a small piece but enjoyed every bite. Still having side pain but sucking it up!! Feeling great. Love hearing people say "I am melting away".

Okay I've caught up on all of the Facebook invites. They've all been sent

Okay I think I got everyone who requested in here and who sent me messages. Invites sent!

Hey all! I saw the discussion about the FB group. I 100% guarantee you it is secret and no one will see it. I essentially told no one other than my husband about my surgery, so that's why I wanted to start the group myself to ensure it was totally secure. I was skeptical so I did all sorts of tricks/investigating to make sure.
Also, as an extra precaution I changed the name of the group to October 2014 Friends.

If you want to join, just send me your email and I'll send an invite to anyone. The more the merrier

But if Peek is joining.. I should rethink this .. :P :P
JUST KIDDING !!!!
HUGS to Peek because I like to tease her !

I've sent invites to everyone who asked.

@@chellede Everything above is true. Closed groups may show up on your timeline.
However, the group I'm sending email invitations for is a private group - no one will see that you've joined it and only members can see your posts.
I'll add those of you above who gave me your email address today. I'm at work right now and for whatever reason the phone app won't let me add people to the group so I have to wait until I get home.

@@rgjlakey I've sent invites to both

I LOVE the chicken Soup flavor. I thought it sounded weird too when I first heard about it, but it is a lifesaver. I love having a savory flavor.

I'm on the 21st and I don't think I'm nervous anymore. Just excited and ready for the day to be here.
I agree with you about the pre op diet for sure. Couldn't they have allowed some regular healthy food for at least one meal?!
We can do it, though. Almost there.

One more week to go!!! Super excited and a little less nervous as it gets closer.
One thing is for sure.... I'm hating this preop diet... but only because I hate restrictions, and tend to put up a natural resistance to them. I could go on an unintentional liquid diet simply because I was too busy to think about eating or just don't feel like it. Tell me I CAN'T eat and all of a sudden my mind is hyper aware of food like we were just stranded on a deserted island with no food for the past year or something. I'm over here like COME ON!! GIVE IT UP ALREADY!!! LOL. My powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury should be here tomorrow so that should help a great deal. Hoping it tastes as good as everyone says it does.
On the bright side, one more week left and we can officially start posting on the PostOp threads! Woo hoo!
Good luck, best wishes, and many prayers to you all!

Hey all! My date is 10/21. If anyone is interested in joining a Facebook group (secret - only members can see) for October sleevers feel free to message me and I'll send you an invite!

That's awesome, congratulations! I hope you find out your date very soon!

The first day of the pre-op diet yesterday was a little tough. Today is already a lot easier. I think the evenings will be the worst (the snacking hour). I have to say, I think I can definitely do this

Okay, I've sent messages to everyone who has asked. If anyone else would like to join, or if I inadvertently missed you, just let me know!

I haven't seen a link or discussion of setting up a private Facebook group yet. Is anyone interested in joining one? I'll create it. Just message me and I'll add you!

I love that everyone who has had it done so far seems to be doing so well.

I haven't seen a link or discussion of setting up a private Facebook group yet. Is anyone interested in joining one? I'll create it. Just message me and I'll add you!

I love that everyone who has had it done so far seems to be doing so well.

My husband has been supportive from the start....When I told him about my decision to have the procedure he was speechless... He thought I was joking. After all these years..he didn't think I was "that fat". It brought tears to my eyes because after four kids and almost 13 years together, he said he wad still attracted to me and loved me for who I was on the inside and outside...????