QweenNique

Thanks ladies!

My NuT swears by unjury still never had it. I need to try it! I absolutely hate Protein powders and shakes. But I have the premier and put PB2 in it

I dont do tofu, however there is a light BBQ sauce that I use that has 3gs of sugar and is 20 cal per serving no fat as well.

I wouldnt call it cheating I would call it being CONFUSED. I really think you need to trust your body as long as it is still soup then fine. I didnt have a puree stage that was my liquid stage, it went stage one clear fluids which was in the hospital, stage 2 (2-3weeks) was liquids which consisted of soups, yogurts, pudding, Jello, cream based soups, cream of wheat, and some other stuff, Stage 3 (3-6 weeks) soft foods, which contains fish, ground turkey, if meeting Protein I can have mashed potatoes with gravy, stage 4(Rest of my Life) food with recommendations and better options. I was confused too huni, I just need to get my liquid and protein in, our protein is just crazy compared to anyone without the surgery so it is hard but I know how vital all this is. Trust your body and as long as you are eating things that are not solid then are fine, my doc said if it can be poured than its ok, he even had the nerves to say a milkshake and at two weeks I took him up on that offer, and it was not pleasant i got two sips in before I started to feel sick, if its not sugar free or low in sugar I am not messing with it. It gets easier....

Im in Oregon too, are there many of us?

I agree with Chris R. That is crazy but lol My doc was the same way. He told me when I was in the hospital to do liquids for 3weeks but when I had my two week post up with the NUT and the Surgeon who did the procedure with him they said it was ok to eat soft foods. My Doc also told me not to focus on my protein until I get to the next stage, but the NUT and other Surgeon scolded me for not getting the proper amount. I was so confused. Its just so hard for me to get my liquid intake in. Somone please help me I am like at 24oz a day!

I am stuck after two weeks its probably because im starving! I don't get my fluids and protein and I walk all day! I need to get my life! Question what is my calorie intake suppose to be 600?

Ok Ladies the Page is Private and I will be monitoring it. Its called SleevedandFreed.... The icon right now is an Eye with beautiful lashes and colorful pupils. Spread the word!

Thanks ladies for the input when I have it up I will let you guys know. Should it be private and any name ideas?

Im 5'8 as well and my doc stated my ideal weight of 160lbs is not an option or even a goal he thought I would get to around 200 or at the most 180 which is my goal.... I don't ever want to be 160 I know with my frame its too small I would have to get all the skin lifted even my fingers! Lol just as everyone said its a personal goal. Bmi is never accurate because all of our goals are different and when we get to the point of toning muscle weighs more than fat so we can be losing inches and scale isn't moving downward. I say pay attention to inches after a while. Banded April 1st 2010 323lbs. Band removed 12/11/2012 around 260lbs. Sleeved April 9th 2013 263lbs------Sent from my iPad using VST

How are you doing???? I haven't seen update and you were the first this month congrats on your new journey!! Banded April 1st 2010 323lbs. Band removed 12/11/2012 around 260lbs. Sleeved April 9th 2013 263lbs------Sent from my iPad using VST

I got dang near cussed out by my doc yesterday because I was in taking only a 5th of the fluid I was suppose to. It's so hard!!! Banded April 1st 2010 323lbs. Band removed 12/11/2012 around 260lbs. Sleeved April 9th 2013 263lbs------Sent from my iPad using VST

Is this your liquid stage or soft foods? I had full liquids which included soup then soft foods. Don't have a purée section. Banded April 1st 2010 323lbs. Band removed 12/11/2012 around 260lbs. Sleeved April 9th 2013 263lbs------Sent from my iPad using VST

I got to leave my dermal in. I wasn't able to remove it so the nurse just put tape over it. It's on my upper left wrist. Sleeved April 9th Sent from my iPad using VST

April 9th. I don't think I'm going to fully do the stage three yet until I reach my liquid goal. Fluids is 2-3 wks and the nut advanced me and the doctor who assisted with surgery advanced me but I remember the surgeon telling me while I was doped up on drugs that I had scar tissue from band and he wanted me to do fluids the full three weeks. Sent from my iPad using VST

I got advanced to stage three today which is soft foods however I can eat meets high in protein no starches, fruits and veggies. I tried retried beans which was fine. I am going to focus on protein and liquid intake I got scolded by my doctor because I don't drink enough fluids. Sent from my iPad using VST

Your are even more beautiful keep up the good work girl!

I definitely try doing that but it usually happens around dinner time when hubby is cooking. However the whole family is somewhat eating healthy we don't have any whole milk just skim soy and almond in the house. However I think I am doing too much which has me worried I know I have lifted more than 10lbs numerous amounts of times I bend over due to the kids stuff everywhere and I have walked excessively since day 4. I am not in severe pain so no meds but I am hurting some. I just don't want a hernia at all. :-(

Had surgery April 9th was conversion from band. Band was removed December 11th 2013. I'm mentally hungry. Trying to get my fluid intake is extremely hard. Just don't have the urge to drink. I feel good though in happy so far that I made this choice for conversion. Starting weight well before band 323lb banded 4/1/2013 got down to 230 in June of 2012 but spiked up to 258 in December when band got removed due to complications. Starting weight before vertical sleeve 263 now 243.... AND COUNTING DOWNWARD! :-)

Hello I just recently had surgery on April 9th and when my doc came in the next day he told me not to worry about the high Protein intake the nutritionist guidelines says or just focus on full liquid for three weeks. I know he knows I don't like Protein shakes or powders and don't want me to get burnt out but is anybody actually able to take in the 60+ grams a day? If so is it strictly through powder added into everything?

My surgeon required 3 months after taking the band out because of the scar tissue with band! I decided at the pre-op that I wanted the sleeve although my insurance approved the gastric we got it switched but he didn't have me do anything besides not gain weight which I didn't but he required 3 months just personally. I was hoping all at once but you want your stomach to relax from the band and if you have reflux you want that to calm down.