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Oh also they have unflavored protein powder I use the brand Unjury. I added it to my broth and soups to help me. Just make sure you don’t make the liquid too hot! The protein can congeal.

Congrats on the brave choice to have this done so young! Your future is so bright! I had mine on the 13th and quickly discovered I was not able to down half as much as I had goaled. Don’t even worry about it. Just try to stay as hydrated as possible. The first couple days I could only down about 4/6oz of protein shake a day. I’m at day 9 and if I pace myself I can get though an entire bottle. Everyone’s systems are different. Protein intake will come Once you can tolerate a wider variety of foods. For now rest, walk, and stay hydrated! You’ll do great!!!

I thought vsg was always laparoscopic. Why would the insurance company want them to cut you open? Therefore extending your downtime? That sound counterproductive

I am a hot sauce lover. My friends just came over and everyone ordered Mexican. I just had some guacamole, it had a kick to it, I think their were jalapeños in it. My sleeve tolerates it well. I have been eating curry and other milder spices since day one of surgery since my favorite soup is a acorn squash apple curry purée. I haven’t had any trouble yet. I haven’t tried hot sauce just yet. I think I will hold off until I’m out of stage 3 for that.

Wow you look great!!!

Thank you!!!! I’m 9 days post op. 20 lbs down. Peppermint tea has been a life saver. I gave in yesterday and took some pretty rapid gulps of ice cold water. I regret nothing. lol. The gas pain was minimal, I think because it was cold and I was standing up. But yeah the peppermint tea is amazing. If you’re feeling particularly bad try drinking the tea then laying down with a heating pad on your stomach.

Nah I’ll stay exactly the way I am. Thanks for the concern through sweetheart. [emoji16]

This is a mess [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]. Girl save your regret for your therapist. Nobody told you to fly to Mexico 2 weeks after making your choice. You sound like the perfect candidate for lap band. And you would have known that if you bothered to do any sort of research. Also you probably lost muscle because you didn’t weight train DUH. Also if people who are 40 look better than you I suggest you truck it over to Sephora buy some firming lotion and a vitamin c serum, or chalk it up to wrinkle prone genetics. ??‍♀️

Seriously. Email this article to your doctor. Since he’s the idiot who decided to operate on someone your size. I’m sorry you decided to have major surgery instead of joining weight watchers. But don’t mislead people because your own stupidity.

I find that women’s multivitamins have a very high concentration of B12 & B6 normally well over your daily amount you need to survive. I take the vita fusion Women’s gummies energy metabolism and bone support. I love them and I can feel the energy body. They’re about 7/8 bucks at Walmart for a 70 count and have 300% of your vitamin B12 and 100% of your B6

You may need to get adjusted. I have had the same pain since surgery I was sleeved 9 days ago. I have an appointment with my chiropractor on Monday. It’s probably trapped gas, and going to a chiropractor can help release it

Omg! I have been taking my vitamins but this just scared I’m into making sure I never skip a day. That’s terrible!!! I’m so sorry for your loss!

Your dr sounds like Mine and we had a similar starting point and the same size goal. Nice to see you hit your goal relatively quickly while still eating the things you enjoy. I hope to do the same.

Oh snap is this accurate? I was born in 1991 so I didn’t get to see the shift. That’s kind of crazy

I’m only 1 week post so no coffee yet but as soon as that 3 week mark hits I’m going straight to Starbucks

I know for me it was an insurance thing. The insurance company wanted to see that you were dedicated and they weren’t about to waste thousands of dollars on you. I only had to be down 1 pound for 4 consecutive months. So it wasn’t a huge battle. I know a lot of dr’s will not operate if you are of a certain size because the risks of death becomes greater. On my case my starting weight was a little under 300 and I had no mobility breathing or health issues that made it imperative i loose a certain amount of weight before surgery. But for people who may be in the 400’s and above they may have to loose.

She really is. Gotta love her.

It’s really such a mental boost!

TY!!!!!!

TY!!!!!

Thank you!

How many months are years are you post op? I love seltzer and have not touched it since my vsg. (I’m only a week out) I’m wondering when did you start back up as I have no intention of letting it go. I hate diet drinks and would much rather have seltzer.

I am only 1 week post op so the jealousy over weight loss has yet to be seen. But in general life I have experienced jealousy. People who were mad I got married and they were yet to find a mate. I find it best to ignore it. It’s not worth it and does not contribute to your overall happiness. But sometimes it is fun to flex for the haters. Like if you’re mad now let me post some more pics so you can throw on a cape and be SUPER MAD. [emoji24][emoji24]

Congrats on your progress!!

This sounds like my family. I love them and they mean well but I told my mother my goal size was a size 6/8. She basically told me that would be to thin. In what world is a 6 thin? She was like you should be a 12. Girl. I did not go through all of this to be a 12 [emoji23] I’m a master at ignoring my mother though. Shes an great Mom just from a different time I guess. I also think she has no idea what a 12 looks like because she kept showing me old pictures of myself of how she would like me to be and in all the pictures I was a size 16. I’m only a 18 to begin with. So I just nod my head and keep it moving.