Orchids&Dragons

Congrats! Sounds like you've collected a whole basket of NSVs!

Don't worry about stocking up too much before the surgery. Have just enough for about a week. Then see if your tastes have changed.

Well, "You didn't have MINE"! I like Protein20. LOL!

Do you just want a flavored drink or do you want one with protein? You have a both here.

How do you get in enough protein in 4 hours? I can't wrap my head around that.

What is a reinforced sleeve? I haven't heard of that one. Glad you're feeling better, though.

Perfectly normal. It will increase gradually as you tolerate more foods.

First off, congrats on your new baby! I hope it is happy and healthy. Second, lots of us moms know how you feel. Even though I was sleeved this year, when I had my daughter 26 years ago, I had just lost over 40 lbs. on Weight Watchers and I regained some of it. Your big challenge is going to be exhaustion. Your body has just accomplished an amazing, difficult task and it's tired. Add lack of sleep and maybe the demands of nursing, and you are one tired Mommy. Try not to push too hard, too early to get all the weight back off. Take it slower and steady. You've been through a lot. I know you want to fix this immediately, but you don't want to get sick by stretching yourself too thin. Good luck.

The protein waters are not as sweet as the shakes. I like Protein2O, myself. Still drink one every morning as I drive to work.

Best of all to you as well!

7 housecats, a chihuahua and a couple of guinea pigs! Build the ark!

Have you tried brushing your teeth earlier in the evening? Most foods don't taste good after toothpaste.

Good luck with that!

Here's the plus side to my swallowing issues: I can't eat a single thing you've listed except maybe the hummus, if it were watered down (but then, who'd want it?)

This one? I searched for "elephant penis"

I think they leave an awful film in your mouth.

After all, we've all gone through this very expensive surgery and difficult transition. Why on Earth do we feel bad about putting $8 worth of extra food in the trash? I'm as frugal as the next girl, but it's not like we grew up in the Great Depression!

Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!

How far out are you from surgery? "Buyer's remorse" is really common for the first few weeks because the recovery can be rough. But look at posts 4+ weeks out, most people are really happy they did it. Hope you feel better soon!

I struggle with this, too. Once you're full, immediately put the left-overs away. If you're in a restaurant, ask for the to-go box when you order so that you're not stuck there with a full plate in front of you waiting for the server to get back to you. Part of this is just acknowledging that life isn't fair. We're not those people who can eat anything and stay trim. But think about it - life isn't fair - we've been given this amazing opportunity to improve our lives that a lot of people can't take advantage of; whether they can't get time off work, or can't afford it, or have health problems that preclude them from surgery, etc. We've been blessed. If all else fails, once you've eaten, pour salt all over the left-overs so that they're inedible. (Old Weight-Watchers strategy)

Don't buy too many of the Isopures to begin with. I found that they left a gross film in my mouth. UGH!

@wanda247 Good luck with your surgery and best wishes for a quick recovery!

If you have a long walk to classes or carry around a lot of books or a heavy laptop, you're probably going to need a week minimum to recuperate. And believe me, at a few-days post op, you are not moving quickly. Plus, you will be really tired for a week or two and it's altogether possible you'll get a case of the post-op "stupids". We all react to anesthesia differently. I think Spring Break is a great idea, if you can swing it. Good luck!

OK, you apparently got some really weird nutritional info growing up! I never heard that the appendix was the waste bin of the intestines!

Protein waters aren't quite as sweet as the shakes. And you can dilute them even further if you want. I like Protein2O.