HousecallsNP

I measure out what I think I will be able to eat. Usually, about 3/4 through the meal. I,too, get a soft burp or hiccup that signals me to stop. In the reading I've done, this is what we should expect. I get hungry sometimes, especially if I have had a protein shake instead of "real food"....it lasts longer. Not drinking before, during or 30 min before my meal allows me to feel full longer.

I am 5 weeks out....I am in stage of eating soft Proteins only with exception of a few soft veges like green Beans, yellow squash, zucchini with goal of 60-80gms Protein. Breakfast: 3/4 of a soft scrambled egg with nonfat American cheese or Premier Protein shake Lunch: chicken salad made with plain yogurt seasoned with Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix, s&p, pickle juice, onion powder Snack: protein shake or nonfat greek yogurt Dinner: pinto beans topped with melted part skim mozzarella cheese Snack: protein shake or nonfat greek yogurt

My surgery is Jan 12th & I'm nervous too but we will be healthier at the end of the road.....yell at me if you want to chat

I live in NC & am having the sleeve done Tuesday Jan 12th! Very excited..I, too, have been overweight all my life. I am 56y/o and have been trying to have WLS for more than than 10 years. God's timing is perfect though & everything has just fit into place. Since June, I've lost 40 pounds under supervised weight loss period required by insurance. I've lost 15# just on pre op diet. Much luck to you & stay in touch!

Should get my Fitbit delivered today. Please add me. Jewels4encouragement@gmail.com

January 12 for me!

I have Coventry which is really Aetna. No problems did 3 month supervised weight loss period, psych consult, letter from Surgeon & me& preop testing & was approved for sleeve in a month! Wishing you an easy approval!

My sleeve is scheduled for Jan 12 as well. Let's chat from time to time with messages! I'm a nurse practitioner in N.C. Pre op diet is tough but I'm doing it & walking....how about you?

Ali_ We will be sleeved same day...,keep in touch!

Tweety40 Having my sleeve & ventral hernia repair 1/12. Let's be buddies! I'll post as soon after surgery as possible. HousecallsNP (Rhonda)

I am scheduled for my gastric sleeve with ventral hernia repair on January 12. I would love to meet someone on here who is having it about the same time.

Mom26, So sorry to hear about your son. I have a son that is 26 and know you are devastated but take care of yourself so you can be a support to him. I am a Stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor myself. I had surgery, chemo and radiation. It is tough but he can get through this.....I am praying for him and your family. God is good and is still a Healer....I have been cancer free for 10 years. I'm not supposed to still be here. My chances were not good for greater than 5 years survival, but here I am. I am believing and praying that your son will be healed as well through the work of his medical team and the touch of God. I am having my sleeve January 12. Something I never thought I'd be able to do after my cancer diagnosis.

annam1130, glad to hear you are doing well. which surgery did you have? I'm a NP who does house calls and wondering how long I'll be out of work.