Nikki Monroe

Hey Everyone! Has anyone ever experience extreme fatigue at this point? I have literally fell asleep at my desk which is not like me at all! I find myself drinking a cup of coffee everyday for the last week trying to stay awake. Any ideas? SW:264 Surgery Weight: 255 CW:213

Thank you all for the suggestions...even the obvious ones. This is all things I have shared with her. Hopefully she is back on track and she is still waiting on blood work to come back so everything will tell then.

This post is for a friend. She is just about 3 months post opp and can't seem satisfy her thirst. She hasn't been taking her vitamins and supplements either for the last couple of weeks until yesterday. She just switch from chewable and pill form yesterday and got a b-12 shot from Doctor. Any suggestions?

Does anyone know where I can find it? Also, I average about 60 grams of Protein a day and I want to get it up to 80 grams. Any tips/tricks? I'm 4 months out and without drinking a shake, it has been difficult for me.

Good morning everyone! I'm looking for some ideas for some good tasting protein powder other than Premier Protein. I'm okay with that powder and definitely like the 30 grams of protein it provides but are there anymore good tasting ones out there I may not be familiar with? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I am 9 weeks post opp today and I am wondering if I have just hit a stall. Has anyone hit a stall around this time frame? How long did it last? Any typical stall time frames? I did experience the 3 week post opp stall so I'm guessing there is a "stall trend". Thanks in advance!

Week 5 Two part question here: 1. I can't sleep! This has happened about 3 times. Anyone else experiencing issues like this? Wondering if it is surgery related. Just took 2 Benadryl to try to help. 2. I'm at week 5 and Tuesday I will be at week 6. I'm not sexually active so where in the heck is my period?? What was your experience?

Not sure where I got this from but wanted to get some opinions on these Protein supplements? Also, is their a max of protein that you body can intake at one time? I was thinking about mixing this in with some Greek yogurt. Thanks in advance!

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. I will confirm with my nutritionist but this is something good to keep in mind until then. Don't want to cause damage to my body. Thanks Nikki, this is perfect! Will definitely follow up with my NUT!

Thanks. I was more so referring to how much you can digest at one time. I try to aim for 80 grams of protein and I'm at week 4.

How soon after surgery did you experience your first stall? How did you break the stall? How long did it last? Surgery 10/13/15 HW:264 SW:260 CW:243.8

How soon after surgery did you experience your first stall? How did you break the stall? How long did it last? Surgery 10/13/15 HW:264 SW:260 CW:243.8

I am 6 days post opp and I want to know WHEN does the gas and bubbles and gurgles go away! I am still on the liquid diet and anytime I drink anything I feel all the gas. It is so uncomfortable! I can't take a swallow without that feeling and literally have people burping me like I'm a baby! When can I expect some relief? Gas X does nothing since it not gas from inside your stomach. Please help!

Hey Everyone! Getting ready for my October 13th surgery! Super excited! I want to get some things I will need for the house so I am looking to see if anyone knows in best buys on ISOPURE and protein powders and ready made protein shakes. If you can think of anything else I could use or may like please send it my way!! Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I had surgery Tuesday morning and it hasn't really hit me yet that I now have the sleeve. Has anyone else shared the same feeling? The first day after surgery was a little rough. Threw up some in recovery and in my room but I think I was trying to drink too much. Yesterday was much better and today even better. I'm still struggling with that uncomfortable feeling when I drink something and I'm walking as much as I can to eliminate the gas. Gas is the worst! Still have no idea how I'm going to drink 64 oz of liquids including at least 60 g of protein. Any suggestions? Open to anything. Thanks in advance!

thanks! Maybe I'm putting too much pressure on myself. I just don't want to get dehydrated. I will just try to take it one day at a time I guess,

Hey everyone! I had my sleeve done yesterday. Yesterday was a rough day with some vomit. Today is better with pain meds and sipping much slower as well as being able to hold some fluids down. They say the first day is the worst day so hopefully everything goes uphill from here. GAS IS NO JOKE AT ALL! WALK WALK WALK! I have never wanted to burp and pass gas so freakin bad! LOL! Watch this video. I am looking for this trophy to be mine next. I know it will help me feel so much better!http://youtu.be/U2J60QsaV1s

My surgery is tomorrow as well! At first it was scheduled for 2:30pm and then they moved it up to 9:30am!! YIKES! I immediately felt butterflies in my stomach. Not scared at all but just ready to get it over with. I'm making jello in ice cubes now for when I get home. At least I'll have something to look forward to. Good luck to everyone having surgery tomorrow! We are on our way!!????????????

congrats!! My date is October 13th and getting excited!

Great idea! Thanks!

I'm officially in the October Sleevers Club and I'm bouncing off the wall!! My surgery is officially October 13th! It could've been the 2nd but I actually am hosting a birthday party. Don't think I didn't think about it either but I quickly became realistic. I'm so freakin excited! I can't wait to feel like I have the energy to chase after my life, my dreams and live my life to the fullest without the burden of this extra weight. Everything seems to be lining up in order for me to be successful at this...THIS TIME! I'm ready!

congrats to you too!! I love your costume idea!! Hopefully you are feeling up to it. I like "Sleevin' King especially with the "stab wounds" incisions!! Love your humor!

Hey everyone! I'm in search for some great VSG video bloggers. If you have any recommendations, please send them my way! Thanks in advance!

thanks! I really like your channel!

So TODAY I finally get the call I have been so patiently and impatiently looking for from my insurance company. I am APPROVED FOR MY SLEEVE!! I could've done a cartwheel if I knew how and wasn't afraid I would break my wrist! Hate that my surgeons office close early on Fridays! I'm ready to get the ball rolling! Ready to CHANGE MY LIFE!