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Not that I know of but I'm part of a Facebook support forum gastric sleeve and bariatric surgery support group and they share a lot of recipes.

She is just jealous of how much more sexier you are going to be! It's not an easy way out! Don't let anyone bring you down kill your joy. Walk in to work with your chin up high!

I was sleeved on the 21st and yes it's hard and if I take one sip too many my stomach contracts and I get a sharp pain that lasts a few seconds. Do you have a medicine cup? If not I found mini two oz cups at Walmart that I fill up and sip on for 15 mins.

I'm 16 months post op. I can eat 1 normal slice of pizza and some salad for example or 6 inch from subway minus the top bread and a couple chips. Or a small burger no top bun, with pickles and about 5 fries. Sure with some soda- i dont do diet though. Yes I chug Water, and feel like my portions are healthy. I maintain my weight easily and eat 2000 calories a day. :-)

July 21 here and still trying to get in my liquids. My intake was so low after I was discharged from the hospital that my doctor told my husband take me to the ER for an IV drip because what minuscule amounts I'd taken in had not stayed in.
It's been a week now and I still cannot finish a Protein drink or consume much Water. I have been able to get in a few bites of liquid food (Jello, pudding, Apple sauce) at a time, and carry a water bottle with me everywhere in an attempt to get liquids in. I've noticed that each day is getting easier, but still a challenge.
To help with Portion Control I'm using baby spoons. No way would I want the pain associated with too big of a bite!

I dont have a problem peeing its the other one ive been struggling with. Sorry for tmi

If you like French Onion Soup try this;
(5) Vidalia Onions halved and sliced (1) 20 oz. carton of Low Salt Beef broth Worcestershire sauce to taste a big pinch of Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 Tbs. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil In a medium size sauce pan sweat the onions and olive oil over medium low heat
as the onions release Water and become translucent sprinkle in Montreal Steak Seasoning and Worcestershire Sauce
cover and continue to cook over low heat for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally until the onions are fully translucent and are taking on a very light color from your seasonings then add the whole 20 oz. carton of beef broth continue to simmer on low heat for 30 to 45 minutes stirring occasionally when you think you have wrung as much flavor as you can from your onions strain and allow to cool a bit then measure out a cup or two and add a scoop of unflavored Protein powder slowly whisk in the Protein and don't heat it up too hot or it may cause the protein to clump a bit
Good Luck and Good Health
Jay

Glad to hear it went well.

Tomorrow 27 th is the day I will begin my new healthier life. I've had butterflies all day. Pretty nervous but looking forward to moving forward! Good luck to all of us!!!

day of.. 7/21 pretty loopy ready for the OR

MISTAKE IN THREAD NAME sorry guys! I'm from oz and use kgs. I am minus 80 pounds not 150 hahaha!!
Not sure of how to change the title..
I started at 230lbs and I'm now at 150lbs...
Found this old photo today, I definitely encourage people to take photos along the way. You don't really notice it yourself until you see it side by side!

day of.. 7/21 pretty loopy ready for the OR

I was sleeved on the 21st and yes it's hard and if I take one sip too many my stomach contracts and I get a sharp pain that lasts a few seconds. Do you have a medicine cup? If not I found mini two oz cups at Walmart that I fill up and sip on for 15 mins.

My surgery was on the 20th and I feel like ill never be able to drink enough Water. Im glad to hear its not just me struggling.

There is a brand-new group on Facebook for July 2015 sleevers! It is a PRIVATE group, so none of your friends will be able to see you are in the group, in case you're not sharing with others yet. It is not a searchable group, so if you'd like to be added in, you need to send me a friend request and I'll add you. You can find me at www.facebook.com/heleneval BTW, I am July 14….next week!!

According to my surgeon, the two biggest risks from the surgery are blood clots and pneumonia so there is reason to be concerned. They should have given you lots of instructions on how to avoid both.
Walking is number one.
Also, you were given blood thinners in the hospital and were probably sent home with either blood thinner shots or pills. I was also given leg compressors to use at home.
My instructions for coming home from the hospital was to get out and walk every thirty minutes (I live over 45 minutes away from the hospital).
The best thing you can do is walk.

I was sleeved on the 21st and yes it's hard and if I take one sip too many my stomach contracts and I get a sharp pain that lasts a few seconds. Do you have a medicine cup? If not I found mini two oz cups at Walmart that I fill up and sip on for 15 mins.

Good luck! We're all rooting for you.

give her the details of this site and name and shame her, release her to the wolves. we've all met this bitch before, in some shape or form.lol

My PCP and WLS sent me to a cardiologist for a venous ultra-sound on my lower legs pre-op. And post-op during in hospital recovery I received two shots (a fine gauge needle to the abdomen) to mitigate the risk of blood clots traveling. And it's another good reason to get up and WALK around the hospital floor as much as you can as SOON as your Nurse(s) tell you it's okay.

I've been walking circles in my living room and wiggling my legs while siting. Just concerned that I might not be doing enough.

Oh, you'll feel it when you start solid food. I used to say "Did he even DO the surgery?!"
But the first time I had refried Beans and cheese and could only eat 3 spoonfuls, I knew

Both of you look GREAT!!!

Congrats....can't wait for my big day!!!

day of.. 7/21 pretty loopy ready for the OR