Lady1putt

My best Protein friendly food was making Frozen popcycles
out of the nectar fruit flavors: chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel,
Grape with light grape juice. The crunch made me feel like I was
actually "eating". Much better than Jello!
Good luck and contact me anytime!
Linda
LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

My best Protein friendly food was making Frozen popcycles
out of the nectar fruit flavors: chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel,
Grape with light grape juice. The crunch made me feel like I was
actually "eating". Much better than Jello!
Good luck and contact me anytime!
Linda
LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

My best Protein friendly food was making Frozen popcycles
out of the nectar fruit flavors: chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel,
Grape with light grape juice. The crunch made me feel like I was
actually "eating". Much better than Jello!
Good luck and contact me anytime!
Linda
LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

Hi I am an April1st girl!
So far so good. WE CAN DO THIS!
Love the support!
LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

My best Protein friendly food was making Frozen popcycles
out of the nectar fruit flavors: chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel,
Grape with light grape juice. The crunch made me feel like I was
actually "eating". Much better than Jello!
Good luck and contact me anytime!
Linda
LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

My best Protein friendly food was making Frozen popcycles
out of the nectar fruit flavors: chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel,
Grape with light grape juice. The crunch made me feel like I was
actually "eating". Much better than Jello!
Good luck and contact me anytime!
Linda
LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

YES! Working on the Dreamcicle right now!
nectar Fuzzy Navel and Isopure 0 Carb Vanilla!
A little vanilla and Orange extract..Viaola!!!!

Hello April 1st Sleevers
How is everyone doing????
Tomorrow is our first week Anniversary!
I feel great lots of challenges getting all Protein in!
Yet, in the big picture I am so pleased with my decision!
Today I finally hit my Pre-op day weight! GAINED 8 lbs
With all those fluids!!!! Scary! Now ready to watch
The scales start that downward movement!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Linda

Me too! Really harder than I thought!
My new trick is a 2 scoop Breakfast nectar Cappuccino, 50 grams!
Now it may take several re-warms...just like regular coffee ????
Can also mix up vanilla Protein adding it like "cream" to coffee!
Also tried to DIY popcycles with Nectar brand fruit flavors.
But you are right...it is a challenge!
Linda

Hi I am an April1st girl!
So far so good. WE CAN DO THIS!
Love the support!
LindaWilliams_51@msn.com

Yes these are fantastic! After surgery they tasted over the top sweet!
Enjoy!

Yes these are fantastic! After surgery they tasted over the top sweet!
Enjoy!

Hey guys, count me in the special April 1st group!!!!
So many emotions so I have tried to stay super busy!
Best wishes and regards to our special group!!

Blessings to you all. I am 6 months out and I have no regrets I am very happy and pleased with my decision love the way I'm looking and feeling!!!

So ask yourself what you are doing it for, and if it is for your health, you're on the right track. Any other reasons may make you want to think twice. You've done your research, asked your questions of all the appropriate people, and still are concerned. So the next thing to ask is, what will happen to you if you DON'T do the surgery? Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. I have had 22 surgeries to date. Many a lot more serious than the sleeve. The sleeve surgery, I can honestly say, was the easiest and least painful one I have had. BUT.......it was also the most successful for what it promised to do (albeit I have to do my part to make it work, as well). You have the support of this site, it helps a lot if you really take the time to read the many posts on it. And really utilize your surgical team. That is what you pay them for, and I think a lot of people under-use them. Good luck to you, and ask all the questions you want!

I'm having sleeve surgery TOMORROW; and I do understand the ups and downs of this decision. I've been very excited up until today; fears and doubts have crept in, and the worst case scenarios have been plaguing my mind all day....WHAT IF.....I have two teens...WHAT IF....you get the drift. So, I decided to refocus, trust God and remember how miserable I've been these past six years, and how every single diet plan has failed!! Or I've failed at every single one!! I used to know how to lose weight in a jiffy....I was a gym rat. Then, I broke my ankle, and after three surgeries, had to have it fused. That began my journey to obesity, and it has been such a mental and physical struggle. So, focus on WHY you decided to have this surgery in the first place, and that should ease your fears. I'll be saying a special prayer for all of the upcoming sleevers....and trust that we will all be so happy with this decision looking back. BEST OF LUCK!!

I am also having my surgery on the first! I am a nervous wreck lol

I go for my sleeve in two days, Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
I have to say, this has been one of the hardest decisions and processes in my life. And I have been through many mentally and physically demanding events.
It's not the "right" thing to do, it's the NECESSARY thing to do. I know that. I'm an intelligent man who has had numerous, frank conversations with his doctors. That's what keeps me marching forward, through all the doctors visits / tests and the wonderful liquid diet. But the fear, anxiety and the unknown weighs heavy at times.
Up until a few days ago, I could watch myself take this emotional roller coaster ride. One that I was unable to stop and get off. I'm sure a lot of that had to do with the diet, which I now have become accustomed to. But I have now become sanguine over the pending surgery with the hope that 1 year from now, I'll be able to look back and say, "This was the best decision of my life."

@@HappySenior, have fun shopping, but don't go overboard. I had to give away tons of clothes that had barely, if ever, been worn because I went shopping too much, too soon. You will be astonished how quickly you go through sizes once you transition from plus sizes to regular sizes. Don't forget to check out thrift and consignment stores. You can often find fabulous clothes at fantastic prices in them.

Hello Lady1putt... I still have my hair but I hear the Hair loss happens around the third month. I'm still having a hard time with my Protein Drinks but I' m getting them down...need to shop for different flavors. I'm on soft foods now and that helps. Still doing great and I even went shopping for clothes.
My pants are getting too big. How nice is that?
Good luck on your surgery...just follow doctor's orders. I believe it was Babilou who advised me to sip sip sip and walk walk walk while in the hospital which I did and it really helped. Good luck again and keep us posted.

Hi, My name is Linda. I return to doctor Monday March 16. To my best knowledge
I have completed the pre-op checklist after Monday appointment for ANX breathing
Test. Hoping to set actual surgery date for Gastric Sleeve. Keep me in your thoughts.
I have been reading the literature and resources available on line. (Love Bariatric Pal posts.)
Ordered samples of Protein from Unjury, Isopure and Synthesis nectar. So far feeling like I
am preparing for my next step. The anticipation is almost overwhelming!!!!
Trying to keep everything in perspective....thanks everyone!

How did I miss this thread? I had my sleeve surgery 2/3/2015. I am 62 and down 30 pounds- 10 on the 2 week pre-op diet. I feel great and am very happy with my results so far. I sometimes wish the weight would come off faster, but it is dropping. I had a pretty uncomplicated recovery except for nausea which I seem to always get from anesthesia.
So happy I did this and I guess this was the right time, since I have contemplated it for a few years.
Hooray for all the intrepid 60+ WLS people!

Hello, Linda,
I can feel the nervousness in the tone of your posting. You are going to do just fine. Many of us have done what you will be doing and have had great results. Just do everything your doctor and nutritionist says to do. Remember: this time you will be doing something for yourself. This is for your better health. YOU come first!