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I've tried just about everything. I tried a few bites of a sandwich recently and found out bread is still a no-no for my sleeve. I've been able to tolerate one cracker per meal.

Congrats oatmealgirl! Keep up the good work! I love your analogy. That's a good way to think of the sleeve. I have pushed mine too far sometimes and have done a little sliming/vomiting but I'm getting to know what it likes and doesn't like. You're going to be at your 80lb weight loss in no time!!!

Wyler's makes a good lemonade and strawberry lemonade. There's Crystal Light, of course. I also like Propel waters and Vitamin waters.

Thanks!

I've been wondering this as well. I was sleeved on 12/29 and my birthday is 1/28. I have no idea what to do to celebrate. I'll only be 4 weeks post-op so I'll still be limited in what I can eat and drinking alcohol is out (which is typically how I celebrate). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Happy (early) birthday @Qtpie28!

Well when I juice, I do mostly vegetables: kale, spinach, cucumbers, beets, celery and carrots. I add an apple or an orange just for a little sweetness. I like the idea of getting my vegetable servings in abundance this way. I wonder if it would be bad or beneficial to just consume juiced vegetables instead of fruit.

See, that's what I was worried about. Dang. Guess I stick to the Isopure, protein shakes and water.Thanks!

I think I'm going to start juicing as a supplement to the Isopure, protein shakes and water I've been drinking. I'm just looking for some variation. Anyone juiced post-op and have any problems? I've juiced in the past but not while doing protein shakes. I did a diet of only protein shakes some years back (doctor supervised) and was told not to juice at the same time because of the high amount of carbs in juices even though it is fresh juice.

@@hootney1214 I'm 13 days out and I've not lost much either. It's very frustrating. I really want to add some exercise. I don't feel like walking is enough. I just keep telling myself that things will get better. Once we hit the six week mark and can do a variety of exercise (I like zumba and water aerobics) and can eat other foods I.e. veggies and lean meats, the weight will fall off. We just have to get through the healing phase first.

This is something I've been wondering as well. Sucking on ice sounds like a good idea. How long did you guys wait to try something spicy after being sleeved?

Has anyone tried it? I've heard it is ok and mixes pretty well with other fluids. I'm looking for something unflavored that can be mixed in with puddings, soups, yogurt, etc. I'm sick to death of protein shakes. I've tried Unjury's unflavored protein and it's ok. Just looking for some other options.

I'm on full liquids as well until Monday. I've cheated a little by making mashed potatoes the consistency of soup by adding extra almond milk to them. I cannot wait to the pureed stage!

@@oatmealgirl I constantly worry about what I'm eating too. I was sleeved on 12/29 too and lost 8 lbs last week and have been at a stall this week. I was using Unjury protein powder in my mashed potatoes, cream soups, broths and flavored waters. I haven't been able to drink a full protein shake since pre-op. I'm wondering if my weight stall is because of all the carbs. I imagine mashed potatoes and cream soups probably aren't super low in carbs. I'm taking it with a grain of salt for now. I need the variation in food to help me get through. Once I'm on full foods again I'll be able to swap out the potatoes for some veggies. I'm actually looking forward to it lol.

@ejd1024 too funny! Thanks for the laugh. I'm going to check with my surgeon. I know he said no strength training until 6 weeks but maybe squats and the likes would be ok before then.

My surgeon said I could resume sexual relations as soon as I felt up to it. He suggested being mindful of the positions I chose so I did not put pressure on my healing stomach.