SandraD_PDX

Congratulations! You look terrific!

Listen to your doctor, he/she knows your body better than any of us. I'm 5 days post op and walking between 5-10k steps. Tried to do some resistance training on arms today, just band work, but I think I overdid it. Going to chill a bit and just focus on healing. Good luck! Sounds like you are doing great!

You may want to cut sugar, like the sugar in the juice. It can cause insulin level to jump and then hunger after the crash. I feel like sugar gives me more cravings too, so I try to stay away from it.

Do you ever say anything positive or do you just troll?

Wow! You look great!

I think it's awesome, post as much as you want! That guy always has something negative to say.

Wow! Nice job, all of your hard work has paid off!

Thanks! Same to you! I'm so glad this is here, it's so awesome to have a support network!

Might want to google drinking after bariatric surgery to get some more info on it. My understanding is that it can become an issue for some folks, and can sometimes end up being a substitute addiction. If your weight issues are related to sugar, then alcohol will exacerbate those cravings because that's what it is made of. It's common for alcoholics to end up eating a lot of sugar after getting sober, and vice versa. Also, with our little tiny stomachs, we should prioritize getting nutritional value out of whatever we put in it. Alcohol has none. I quit drinking a few years ago and thought all of my friends would notice, but hardly anyone did, and if they asked, I just said I wasn't drinking due to meds I was taking or because I had some other dietary restriction. The choice is yours of course, but at some point, we all need to face the fact that we can't eat or drink like normal people. If we could, we wouldn't be here. I know sleevers who do imbibe now and then with no issue. That's great for them. Personally, I just don't want the empty calories and I always eat more when I drink, so there's that. I'm sure you will make the choice that is right for you, just make sure you are fully aware of the risks. [emoji4]

My surgeon didn't place me on clear fluids before or after, just full liquids for a day before surgery and 2 weeks post, then on to puréed for 2 weeks and then mechanical soft, whatever that is. I was sleeved on 2nd too! Hope your recovery is going well. Mine is good but I'm kinda bored. I did try Unjury cream of chicken soup flavor protein and it's awesome! A very nice change from sweetness.

I have a Withings scale which is great because it can hook into your wifi and automatically uploads your weight to My Fitness Pal. I've found it to be accurate, even bought a second one and they will weigh me the same. The other reason I like it is that it tells you what the weather will be and keeps track of your progress. Product support is excellent. Our first scale quit working at about 1.5 years and they replaced it. Excellent product

Sometimes when we make serious changes in our lives, it causes others in our circle to reflect on themselves, and sometimes when they don't like what they find, they start to feel challenged by your change. Maybe they start thinking about their eating habits, etc. and then they get defensive. You are on a journey of recovery, you might lose some friends who are threatened by your personal growth, but reach out to people here and also in support groups where you live and make new friends, people who have walked in your shoes and know what it's like to struggle. You are doing so well, look at all of the positives you've gotten this last month and focus on what a healthy lifestyle will be like, you will rock this! And I don't know about you, but I have been the "fat friend" and the fat family member for my whole life. People don't know how to relate to you when you break out of that mold, so just give them time and go and create the life you want. If they are truly friends they will be back, and if they don't then you are better off without them, IMO. You deserve people in your life who want you to be happy and healthy. They are out there, and you can find them. Keep up the good work!

How much walking are you doing? Do you have a step counter? I'm doing about 2500 2 days out from surgery. Worried about pushing it too fast.

Try different temperatures. My doc told me cold temps and plain water could create nausea. I'm drinking everything at room temp. I take very small sips and wait in between each sip to make sure my tummy doesn't get overfull. Try light Gatorade to keep liquids going. At least for the first few days, it's very important to stay hydrated.

Hi, just got sleeved on the 2nd. So far so good. Been getting liquids in per schedule 1oz every 15 minutes. I'm alternating premier protein shakes with Protein2O water. It's really good, found out about it on these forums. The coconut pineapple flavor really is yummy. Been walking as much as possible to work the gas out. Felt like the blueberry girl from Willy Wonka yesterday. Felt a tad nauseous today, took antinausea pills and am better now. Walked 2000 steps yesterday, thinking about 2500 today. Have been napping off and on last couple of days. Happy it's done! Looking forward to what's next. Sending happy thoughts to all recent sleevers and lots of encouragement to those waiting. It's going to be an interesting ride!

I'm just home from my sleeve surgery, stayed in the hospital overnight. I'm not feeling a lot of pain, the gas is irritating, but walking seems to help. I'm so glad I did it though! Start of a new life for me!

Hi, My understanding is that water/fluid goal is 64oz/day, and that in the beginning fluids should be taken in 1oz increments every 15 minutes. That's 16 hours of drinking every 15 minutes without fail. I'm barely awake 16 hours a day. How is this possible? Am I missing something?

Thank you for sharing! My surgery is this Wednesday! Feeling excited and a bit anxious.

Wow, nice job! You are really sticking with a great program! Thanks for sharing, It's inspiring![emoji106][emoji106]

Proud of yourself, "but" ..... kick that "but" out of your brain! You are only 5 pounds from your goal weight and look how much you've lost!!! Please, please, revel in your new body. Love it, enjoy it, take good care of it and those extra pounds will eventually come off if you eat right and exercise....or they may not and you will still be significantly healthier than you were a year ago. I think you are being way too hard on yourself which is your old brain trying to push you into a self defeating pattern so you will go back to the way you were. Ignore that critical but and just love yourself. You deserve it!

I'm with you on the CPAP!

Wow!! Thanks for posting this!! Awesome motivation!

Awesome advice and thanks for your post! I'm a week and a half away from surgery, started pre-surgery diet 3.5 weeks ago and having a "I really miss carbs" day, so reading your posts really help! Thanks!

Best comment on this thread. Leave arguing to Facebook please. I come here for encouragement, not drama.

Hi Jessalene, Premier Protein shakes come in a lot of flavors and I think they taste really good. Along with vanilla and chocolate they have banana cream and caramel. I will mix chocolate and banana sometimes and it's really good. They are cost effective too. Costco carries them, and I see them in all the grocery stores too. Another one I found is the Muscle Milk 100, 15g protein and only 100 calories. They have that in powder or pre-made shakes. The vanilla cream premade is amazing but for some reason really hard to find. I buy from Amazon a lot and the chocolate flavor costs $24/case and the vanilla costs twice as much! So I buy the powder of that. For clear protein drinks, someone on this site recommended Protein2O protein water in the coconut/pineapple flavor. OMG, if u like pina coladas, you will love it! 15g protein zero sugar and clear so perfect post op. I got that from Amazon. Costco has an organic bone broth that is also good. 9g protein & 45 calories. Last thing is Unjury protein powder in unflavored or chicken soup. Good for pre and post op. Folks put the unflavored in everything from coffee creamer (sugar free of course) to yogurt. Hope that helps! When's your surgery?