kristinehaigh

I scoop of nectar protein has 23 grams of protein. In the beginning I mixed 1 scoop with 4 ounces of Water. That was considered Clear liquids for the first stage of recovery. 3 shakes would give me 69 grams of protein. The 4th shake is a bonus amount. That also counts as your Fluid intake. That's a total of 12 oz with all protein requirements. Or drinking 4 shakes gives me 16 oz of fluids with 92 grams of protein. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I have my surgery on July 8th in juarez with Dr Rodriguez, my husband then went and had the surgery in September along with my brother in law. We all had great experiences. We were treated exceptionally well. I have never had a dr. In the states come to my room multiple times to make sure all was ok. But the Dr's in juarez did just that. The videos I saw were exactly the same as when we got there. Even the pictures I looked up on line myself were the same. The facilitators from belite have been super. I can text or call them with any simple question and they respond instantly. They text and call to check in with us all the time. I could not have asked for a better experience. I would definitely recommend belite and Dr Rodriguez and his team. I did not have negative experiences with unsanitary nurses. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Can't wait til I'm that far out to see the difference! I'm down 46lbs in 2.5 months and so excited! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Sometimes you need to confuse your body. Taking in lower calories and low to no carbs makes the body think it's starving and stores the food so to speak. Occasionally it's good to have a day where you eat what you normally wouldn't, like some Pasta or something. It triggers the body to think differently and then the weight lose restarts Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App EEEEK! I definitely wouldn't advise eating pastaa at four months out. Nope.I had 2 tablespoons if pasta directed by my nutritionist. I had not enough calories and food intake and my body was in starvation mode. I'm not suggesting anyone eat anything without consulting their physician. This is what I was instructed to do and it worked well for me Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Have at it, but **I** wouldn't recommend it to someone at four months out. I am 2.5 months out Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Sometimes you need to confuse your body. Taking in lower calories and low to no carbs makes the body think it's starving and stores the food so to speak. Occasionally it's good to have a day where you eat what you normally wouldn't, like some Pasta or something. It triggers the body to think differently and then the weight lose restarts Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App EEEEK! I definitely wouldn't advise eating pastaa at four months out. Nope. I had 2 tablespoons if pasta directed by my nutritionist. I had not enough calories and food intake and my body was in starvation mode. I'm not suggesting anyone eat anything without consulting their physician. This is what I was instructed to do and it worked well for me Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I stayed off work for 1 week. Felt fine. I am a hairstylist Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Sometimes you need to confuse your body. Taking in lower calories and low to no carbs makes the body think it's starving and stores the food so to speak. Occasionally it's good to have a day where you eat what you normally wouldn't, like some Pasta or something. It triggers the body to think differently and then the weight lose restarts Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Looking for anyone who had surgery around July 8th 2016 in juarez Mexico with Dr Rodriguez, Dr Elmo, and Dr Rodriguez jr. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I drink Powerade zero Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I had 5 incisions Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I just hit the 8 week mark and I'm down 35lbs Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

You summed it up exactly how I feel also! I had surgery July 8th, we are pretty close in our timeline Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I am 5 weeks out, I follow my post op diet plan as instructed. I have not had any problems so far. My recovery after surgery was better than I expected, the pain wasn't really pain, just more uncomfortable than anything. I also had a low bmi to start with at 31. I have lost 25lbs this first month. The only issue I have had is constipation, which I don't really think is that bad of an issue. I don't have any negative feedback about the sleeve surgery. Everyone has different bodies and react to things differently. People tend to vent more when things aren't going well which us why you may see more negative feedback than positive. All in all...I'm happy I had the surgery, I feel great! Was back at work a week after surgery. Good luck and don't be afraid Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I don't feel so crazy now! Thanks for the explanation Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Starting weight 215 So far lost 25lbs July 8th surgery, almost 1 month Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App