TieraLeone

My surgery date was Dec 3rd, I got weighed when I arrived at the hospital and I lost 16 pounds mostly due to anxiety and the pre op liquid diet. From the time i stepped off that scale until i went back to thr operation roon the conversation consisted of "Do you really wanna do this? "Why can't I try to lose the weight on my own?" I know my family just loves me and cares but I am 25 years old I made up my mind that this is what I want to do for me and I would appreciate it if everyone would butt out! I have recently decided that I will not be disgusting my gastric sleeve with any other family or friends because I don't care to know their opinions.

Lastly its going to be very hard to get all 60 grams of Protein down a day. Try to find a brand with the most protein so you don't have to force yourself to drink them. the Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate have 23 Grams of protein so i only need 3 a day

It took my a few tries to find a protien shakes I like. First I tried Premier Protein it tasted to milky for me. I'm not a lover of milk at all. Next I got Pure Protein it just tasted like chalk. Both of those shakes were liquid. So next I tried whey powder protien. Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate is the best tasting one I found. It has to be very cold and shaken very well. My favorite flavors are the chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel(peach), vanilla bean and

I set a personal goal of 195 by Christmas and I did it. 195.5 as of this morning...close enough!! Now...Goal for my Birthday in January has to be set!

Just got Sleeved Dec 3 lost 12 pounds already! I very happy so far no serious complications! The pain has been kinda intense, but im a big baby lol! I Wish You The BEST OF LUCK!!!!

Lastly its going to be very hard to get all 60 grams of Protein down a day. Try to find a brand with the most protein so you don't have to force yourself to drink them. the Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate have 23 Grams of protein so i only need 3 a day

I would go to Vitamin shop's and get some of the single packages to see what you like before your surgery.

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It took my a few tries to find a protien shakes I like. First I tried Premier Protein it tasted to milky for me. I'm not a lover of milk at all. Next I got Pure Protein it just tasted like chalk. Both of those shakes were liquid. So next I tried whey powder protien. Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate is the best tasting one I found. It has to be very cold and shaken very well. My favorite flavors are the chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel(peach), vanilla bean and

Just got Sleeved Dec 3 lost 12 pounds already! I very happy so far no serious complications! The pain has been kinda intense, but im a big baby lol! I Wish You The BEST OF LUCK!!!!

The stages are a lot of trial and error. I know when I Was going through the stages one day I would LOVE something say yogurt, and the next day the thought of it made me want to puke and I couldn't eat it. If your stomach isn't handling certain foods it's ok to back track a little and stay with something you can handle then try again later and you may end up with a different result. I am over 6 weeks out and some days I can eat good and others I just Want my shakes and little food. Eventually it will all even out just makes sure your getting in your fluids, Protein, and vitamins! Take your time with the foods. Are you taking b Vitamins to help with energy?

Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement ladies

Refried Beans with toppings and crab cakes!

Crab cakes that you make your self not the breaded Kind!

Hummus and avocados! Ok I'm done now..

The first few weeks when you melt like a snowman in July are so thrilling, lol. It's a great feeling.
Your sleeve is still swollen, so you won't be eating a lot. I had mashed squash, mushroom gravy, avocado, hummus, Tomato Soup, strained Soups, etc. Any fruits and veggies that go in the nutribullet are fine. Don't worry about weight gain, unless you plan on living on hot fudge sauce for the next month, lol. You won't be eating a lot, and everything is going to taste soooo good. I felt like the Queen of NJ after 4 oz of Tomato Soup.
When you go on solids, you will start to know what "full" feels like. My friend bought me some 4 oz ramekins on Amazon.com to put my food in so I would always know what enough was. I still use them.

Today I went to my 1st follow-up doctor's appointments I am 8 days pre-op and down 12 pounds!!! It feels so great, but I know I still have a looooong way to go. I'm not ready to give myself a goal weight just yet, I don't want the extra preasure.
Today my doctor informed me I can start on mashed and pureed food. I am not sure why, but I am having serious anxiety about starting to eat "regular" food in any form. I think part of it is a fear of gaining weight back, and also over eating. I have been doing very well with my protien shakes, now that I have finally found one I can stomach. I just really don't want to mess this up!
Okay a few questions: what foods are foods pureed/mashed? I don't eat pork or beef and I'm not even 100% sure I would even like pureed meats? Please give me some ideas of things that worked for you, and the best way to prepare it. I have a nutribullet.
Thanks in advanced!

Today I went to my 1st follow-up doctor's appointments I am 8 days pre-op and down 12 pounds!!! It feels so great, but I know I still have a looooong way to go. I'm not ready to give myself a goal weight just yet, I don't want the extra preasure.
Today my doctor informed me I can start on mashed and pureed food. I am not sure why, but I am having serious anxiety about starting to eat "regular" food in any form. I think part of it is a fear of gaining weight back, and also over eating. I have been doing very well with my protien shakes, now that I have finally found one I can stomach. I just really don't want to mess this up!
Okay a few questions: what foods are foods pureed/mashed? I don't eat pork or beef and I'm not even 100% sure I would even like pureed meats? Please give me some ideas of things that worked for you, and the best way to prepare it. I have a nutribullet.
Thanks in advanced!

Hi am Feb 2015 Sleevers! I had been scheduled for 2/18, but just got moved to 2/4! I'm a 50 yr old mom of six.
Can't wait!
Jan

@@TieraLeone exactly how I feel and I'm at the point where I prolly won't discuss it with friends only my boyfriend and mom and siblings

My surgery date was Dec 3rd, I got weighed when I arrived at the hospital and I lost 16 pounds mostly due to anxiety and the pre op liquid diet. From the time i stepped off that scale until i went back to thr operation roon the conversation consisted of "Do you really wanna do this? "Why can't I try to lose the weight on my own?" I know my family just loves me and cares but I am 25 years old I made up my mind that this is what I want to do for me and I would appreciate it if everyone would butt out! I have recently decided that I will not be disgusting my gastric sleeve with any other family or friends because I don't care to know their opinions.

***UPDATE I got the nectar whey Protein Powder!!! I found it at Vitamin Shoppe, I love that it has many different flavors. It does. Kt taste horrible either it just needs to be ice cold. Thanks for all your help!

Thanks soo much ladies!! I am do thankful fir this forum of support! I promise not cigarettes and I will givebyhr sex a few more days. I going to Walmart tomorrow to get some different shake options. My follow-up appt is Thursday Im sure they will help to. THANKS SO MUCH AGAIN good luvk yo you all! Im feeling inspired and a lot less anxious

Definitely get some unflavored Protein. I couldn't stand any flavored protein for the first couple weeks after surgery so unflavored was a life savor. If you want some flavored not chocolate /milk protein try Isopure RTD or syntax nectar. I've heard a bunch of people recommend these.

For Protein shakes - I also highly recommend the Syntrax nectar Powdered Protein drinks - they have them in fruit flavors and lemonade, you can buy sample packs from Amazon or "MyBariatricPantry"
For the bathroom question - During these first few weeks you will not poo as much as you used to - it is definitely due to the liquid diet, once you move to more dense foods it will be more normal, I am 6 months out and I still sometimes go every three days or so. And I am eating normal foods and tend to eat high Fiber.
For the smoking - just don't, take this time as the time to not go back. think about the steps you are taking to take back your health - and how the man is taking all of your money all the while knowing they are slowly killing you.... About the weird cravings - I had weird cravings, even in my dreams. It is like your brain is screaming "Why aren't you eating??" and since the diet isn't changing your brain tries to trick you. It gets better, I promise it does, and when you are 6 months out and 80 lbs down like I am, you dance every time your clothes are too big and you just keep shrinking :-D
For the incisions, the healing itches, it gets better too - try bio oil after the tape falls off - I can barely see most of my incisions now.
For the sex - if you feel like it, go for it, maybe go slow until you know you aren't overdoing it, it is good exercise too!