QweenNique

Well iPad umm there isn't an Instagram officially for iPad so you have to download it and then a separate viewer. Banded April 1st 2010 323lbs. Band removed 12/11/2012 around 260lbs. Sleeved April 9th 2013 263lbs------Sent from my iPad using VST

Hey y'all! Hope all is well. Just to add overtime lack of protein will cause hair lose I experienced with band. I where my hair in protective styles as well as just co-wash. I am now wearing a wig because I didn't want to deal with my hair.... I wanted Micros but was too lazy to do them and didn't was to pay 250 for some Virgin weaving hair.

I burn more calories than I eat however I haven't been getting my full liquids and Protein as well. Yesterday I tried more I did 40 grams protein and about 30oz fluids which is way more than I was getting.

I think I have them now!

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

It's becoming annoying to see the scale say the same thing everyday for the last week ok now I'm ready for it to go down. I'm going to follow this suggested menu from my docs today it's a lot more than what I've been eating drinking and the Protein is definitely way more so maybe this will help. :/ Any other suggestions?

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!