OhMyGracious!

8 days post op VSG. From pre-op diet, down 22 pounds. From surgery down 10 pounds and 8.5 inches. Total loss to date: 32 pounds.
HW: 322 SW: 300 CW: 290
Finally below 300! Yay!

I just liquified this recipe. I’m on full liquids and don’t want anything else sweet. I am in need of savory and cant stand chicken broth any longer. I left out the bacon, curry and red pepper flakes, and added unflavored Protein Powder. It was an awesome liquid dinner!
https://insidebrucrewlife.com/loaded-cauliflower-soup/

I had surgery 4/15. For the first few days, after laps at the hospital, I only got about 1800-2000 steps a day. It was a week out before I hit 3000, and now I’m over 5000 steps. I’m actually dedicating 2x’s a day to walk my block outside- which is 1/2 mile. My doctor expects 2 mile walks by 6 weeks out. Sounds like your doing fabulous.

I wasn’t allowed anything but Clear Liquids for a week. My surgery was 4/15. Sorry your having a rough time of it.

The hospital I used is known for their WL program. They have a give and take store. You drop off what you can’t wear and pick up what you can. No charge. I am only two weeks out, but I can’t wait to participate in the program.

Consider Protein Water. Premier Protein Water has 20g protein, but counts as water too. I have to add Crystal Light to cut the aftertaste, but it’s been a lifesaver for me.

8 days post op VSG. From pre-op diet, down 22 pounds. From surgery down 10 pounds and 8.5 inches. Total loss to date: 32 pounds.
HW: 322 SW: 300 CW: 290
Finally below 300! Yay!

8 days post op VSG. From pre-op diet, down 22 pounds. From surgery down 10 pounds and 8.5 inches. Total loss to date: 32 pounds.
HW: 322 SW: 300 CW: 290
Finally below 300! Yay!

I said this yesterday! I need savory items. Everything I drink taste sweet- Protein Shakes, Jello, Popsicles, Protein Water. I’m so tired of chicken broth and veggie broth. I’ve branched our a little to cream soups... but I want eggs!

I said this yesterday! I need savory items. Everything I drink taste sweet- Protein Shakes, Jello, Popsicles, Protein Water. I’m so tired of chicken broth and veggie broth. I’ve branched our a little to cream soups... but I want eggs!

I just made amazing fake potato Soup. I’m on full liquids and liquified a cup. https://insidebrucrewlife.com/loaded-cauliflower-soup/

Left out bacon, curry and red pepper flakes.

My pain has been very minimum. I never took any pain medication, in fact I refused the script for narcotics. I’m still gassy at times but it comes and goes. I go back to the surgeon tomorrow and hopefully will start the purées stage. I’m trying to find things to eat that won’t gross me out in this texture. I’m glad your doing well. I know I’m losing weight because my pants fell down to my ankles yesterday when I was walking in the garage. It might be time for a belt.

I just looked in the pantry and none of my Crystal Light (powder sleeves) or Mio drops has caffeine. I am going to try the stevia drops posted by Healthy-life2 if I can find them. Trying to drink more plain Water too. My sleeve seems to resist the plain water to a certain extent and I am not sure why...

I think only some Crystal Light has caffeine. I just check the box of the lemonade and it is not listed as an ingredient.

Stevia sweet drops. I liked the root beer and cola flavors.
https://sweetleaf.com/stevia_products/sweetleaf-liquid-stevia-sweet-drops/

Because so many believe we need the jolt caffeine gives. Look at the those caffeine shot thingies they have at most every store and shop! Just a sign of ther times. Invest in some sugar-free syrups like Torani if you must, have you tried Mio?

My grocery store sells Crystal Light with both caffeine and non caffeine. Both the liquid and powdered forms, just have to read the labels carefully. Try Amazon, maybe?

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What about actual lemon and lime juice from the produce section? You know - the plastic bottles that look like the fruit.

I'm going to have to look at my crystal light powder that I just bought. I didn't realize it had caffeine. I like it so much and it has plenty of flavors to keep me drinking Water.

I was disappointed after buying y crystal light and found that it had caffeine, especially since I gave up caffeine a few months now. It never dawn on me that crystal light would have caffeine. I am still using them but will make sure to buy the one next time that are caffeine free.

Thanks for the heads up! I never imagined CL would have caffeine!

I ❤️ Crystal Light with caffeine . Livin on the edge!

I am one week out today. I’ve lost 5 pounds and 8.5 inches. Consider measuring yourself because scales are not the only indication of success. Find non-scale victories to help remind you that you are successful. Almost a pound a day is amazing. Think about your highest weight, pre-op diet weight, surgery day weight to now. Proud of you!

I’m leaning toward the Gremlin!

Congrats! I am new to this forum, but my tentative sleeve date is 04/15/2019. I am a little nervous, still working on the pre-op weight. I have eight more pounds to go.