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I loose weight very slowly also. I am 57 and my metabolism before surgery was shot. I have found that if I limit my calories to 800 per day, I lose weight. To do that, I am still relying heavily on Protein Shakes. I use AdvantEdge chocolate fudge shakes. They taste good, have 17 grams of Protein, and are 110 calories. Hope this helps.

Who is your surgeon? My surgery went really well. I am 3 months out now and 48 pounds lighter! It was the best decision I have made in a very long time and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. You'll do great. Good luck!

I loose weight very slowly also. I am 57 and my metabolism before surgery was shot. I have found that if I limit my calories to 800 per day, I lose weight. To do that, I am still relying heavily on Protein Shakes. I use AdvantEdge chocolate fudge shakes. They taste good, have 17 grams of Protein, and are 110 calories. Hope this helps.

I loose weight very slowly also. I am 57 and my metabolism before surgery was shot. I have found that if I limit my calories to 800 per day, I lose weight. To do that, I am still relying heavily on Protein Shakes. I use AdvantEdge chocolate fudge shakes. They taste good, have 17 grams of Protein, and are 110 calories. Hope this helps.

I loose weight very slowly also. I am 57 and my metabolism before surgery was shot. I have found that if I limit my calories to 800 per day, I lose weight. To do that, I am still relying heavily on Protein Shakes. I use AdvantEdge chocolate fudge shakes. They taste good, have 17 grams of Protein, and are 110 calories. Hope this helps.

I loose weight very slowly also. I am 57 and my metabolism before surgery was shot. I have found that if I limit my calories to 800 per day, I lose weight. To do that, I am still relying heavily on Protein Shakes. I use AdvantEdge chocolate fudge shakes. They taste good, have 17 grams of Protein, and are 110 calories. Hope this helps.

I was just sleeved one week ago by Dr. Peters in Wilmington, but I live in lower Delaware. Anyone live near Georgetown?

Full liquids you can do cream of mushroom or cream of chicken Soup strained - trader joes (sorry I know there isn't one down there) has some yummy broths and Soups

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Hi Everyone!
First some background- I started my journey with my first pre-op appt in sept 2014. I was 221lbs and 5'2". Had to do 6 months with nutrition for my insurance company. I lost 20 lbs in those 6 months and insurance approved my surgery. I was sleeved on 3/16/15 and surgery day weight was 201. On my 3 month surgiversary I weighed in at 156 lbs. I never took my measurements but wish I had. I went from wearing size 18/20 pants to wearing a size 10. Shirts were size 2X now down to a large shirt is wearable and a medium is better but slightly snug. I don't go crazy with exercise. I figured it wasn't sustainable for me. I try to at least workout 3x/week either I walk 2 miles at a quick pace or I do 30-45 min at the gym alternating cardio and strength training.
I knew I could keep up a plan of doing that everyday. I'm happy if I get it in 2X/week and if I do 3 that's a plus! It was definitely hard at the beginning no being on liquids and the puréed foods. I started a journal at the beginning and it helped when I was feeling low to go back and read how far I had come. It does get better. Being on unrestrictive food is wonderful. Don't get me wrong there are sometimes especially during dinner I wish I could eat more. Especially if it's a really yummy meal. I pushed my sleeve to the limit twice and it wasn't a pleasant experience. I felt horrible. Felt like I was going to throw up, got feeling I wanted to Pass out and got hot and sweaty. It lasted for about 30 min and rest of night just felt horrible. I ignored my sleeve when it told me enough food. I start to hiccup when my sleeve says no more food and I normally stop when I start hiccuping. But I have to say those 2 times were enough. I stop when my sleeve says stop. I have been eating out at restaurants again but make good choices and always have them bring me a small plate and I put what I can eat on the small plate and have them bring me a box to put my leftovers in so they aren't tempting to me. Then I have them the next day and sometimes the day after that.
I still have a Protein Drink and 1/2 of a Protein Bar a day to help get in my Protein. I have learned that I can have a few carbs and not feel guilty. I have a biscuit sometimes it a whole one sometimes it's a half. But I don't eat all 6 like I used to. I can eat 1/2 of a cupcake if I'm at a birthday celebration and that's enough. I don't need to eat 4 or 5 of them that half is just enough to make me feel normal. I guess what I learned with carbs is don't beat yourself up. Someone told me it's a tool to help you be the best you can be. I am actually loving being able to go out to social situations and to participate in choosing food that makes me feel good. Not food that after I eat I feel guilty like I did before surgery. I don't do it all the time or everyday like I used to but it's great to know I can occasionally if I choose to. I will be fine, my sleeve is fine. I feel better than I ever have. I had been over 200lbs for about 20+ years. I know it's tough at the beginning but it will get better. Keep on focusing on goals that are for your best interest and health. You have to be able to sustain these for the rest of your healthy active lifestyle.
I have some more weight to loose as I'm only 3 months out. They tell me 111lbs is my ideal weight. I personally think that's way to low for me. I think 120-125 will be best for me. I know that everyone is different and I'm just saying what I have experienced and what is working for me. Your experience maybe different. No 2 people are the same. Here's wishing you and me a successful
And healthy journey!!

I wish you the best. I just got home from the hospital.My surgery was on the 10th. So far it has been so much easier than I ever expected. No complications. No pain. No problems. I'm glad to be home and at the same time felt like I got great care at the hospital. Hard to deal with the 10 lb gain but I was forewarned and I know that will go away now that I'm not getting IV fluids. I hope yours goes as well and look forward to making progress together on this site. Best to you.

I only had to be on clears for two days. The first day of that, I was still in the clinic and only had ice chips, a little Water, and I think one sugar free popsicle. The next day I had a little Vitamin Water Zero, a few spoonfuls of broth, and i think like two tiny bites of Jello. If you are like me, you just aren't going to be able to handle much of anything that first day or two. Water is the main concern. I wouldn't worry about Protein much at all. Beyond those first two days, I still really only had popsicles, chicken broth, and water. Tried drinking a little Protein Shake maybe 3-4 days post-op. Then I really started working on getting more protein aroudn the 4 or 5 day mark. By that point I was allowed Protein Shakes and drinkable yogurt in addition to strained Soups.< /p>

sugar free Jello, kept me sane. learn to love it!

According to my doctor there are only two choices. Either Isopure or unflavored Protein powder in a clear liquid like Water flavored with Crystal Light and other various low calorie Water flavorings. But that being said I would think chicken broth would be fine as long as you put unflavored Protein in it. However, it might not taste the best depending on the Protein Powder you choose. I have heard some are better than others. I have not tried any unflavored yet so I will be interested in what the experienced sleevers will say.
Oh and you can also take an Isopure and dilute it with water and add more water flavoring of your choice to it to make it taste better.
Good luck finding something you like.

Unjury makes a chicken Soup Protein Powder that I used a lot, even when on full liquids, not clear. I was dying for stuff that wasn't sweet.
Other Protein concoctions: vanilla chai tea with vanilla protein powder added, beef broth with steak seasoning and unflavored protein powder, Syntrax Nectar fruit-type flavors made with Water.< /p>
I tried the Isopure drinks and found them horrendous, but I could choke them down if I split them 50/50 with a compatible flavor of G2, Powerade Zero, Vitamin Water Zero, or light fruit juice.< /p>
Ginger miso broth (I bought it at Trader Joe's) with unflavored protein powder added.
Just remember that if you are adding protein powder to hot liquid, you need to be careful. A food thermometer works well to make sure the liquid isn't so hot that the protein will curdle.

I used these: http://www.theisopurecompany.com/ 40g per bottle. My preference was the green tea. Just sip slow and get used to the signals from your new sleeve. I was surprised that it didn't hurt.
Oh, BTW, don't freak out when you get on the scale when you get home because you are heavier than when you left. You might not have eaten anything, but you will be pumped full of IV fluids. It might take a week for all that to get out of your system.