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I use Protein gem, it is like Jello and has 25 grams protein. company that makes it is protica.com I have tried the orange-pineapple and it is pretty good.. hope you are feeling better soon :-)

I had my surgery at Kaiser Richmond by Dr Fisher I was originally looking at the lapband but decided on the sleeve. My reasons were, less maintanence, no foreign objects in my body, less invasive then RNY. I also felt the complication rate for lap bands later on was too significant I was in a lot of pain for the first 3-4 days and took my pain medication reguarly and asked for a refill. Keep in mind i also had a hernia repair so I am sure that affected my recovery. i tried going back to work after 2 weeks but was too tired and weak.. I ended up taking a month off. everyone is different though, you could bounce back after a few days if your lucky.. I hope all goes well and wish you the best of luck !!!

well I am still loosing so I guess I will just push on change only if needed.. Thanks mini Chillo have you tried Calorie Countdown by hood.. it is a dairy product and tates like milk but only has 3 carbs per serving.. just google and you will get the info.. i have found it at ralyes

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome Amber good luck on Friday.. I hope you are moved to soft foods.. I agree pureed foods are gross... Heather , great to see ya again too, hope you get your date soon !! anyone going to be at the 6 month check up in vacaville on the 24th 11am? just curious, I assume it is a group check up again like at 3 months

thanks for the reponses... I guess I have been eating too many. the Protein bar I eat in the morning has 22gms of carbs alone

I know we are supposed to stay on high Protein low carb , but I have never been given an actual number for carbs. what number were you given to stay under?

I have a hard time getting enough Protein. Ever since the surgery protein shakes/drinks make me gag. I have found a new product that I like and thought I would share It is called protein gem and it is just like sf Jello, and has 25 grams of protein and 1 fruit serving per cup, 10 carbs and 130 calories name of the company that makes it is Protica they also have candy (15grms protein) and 100 calories (ordered but have not tried yet) I have tried the orange/pineapple gem and it is not bad. Just like SF Jello, with a thicker consistancy I bought mine through skymall.com because I had a coupon, but you can also buy directly through the manufacturer Hope this helps someone.. Sherri

my journey was less then 2 months and I am doing well. while I am sure waiting would not have hurt me any, I am glad it is done and I am living a better life I have lost 116lbs sine starting my pre-op diet in May. Surgery was June 22nd. I have about 20-30 more to go good luck with whichever road you choose Sherri

Hi Hugsamber I am doing well. I have lost 116lbs since starting my pre-op diet in may. I still have bad days sometimes.. I throw up about 2-3 times a month, either I eat too fast or too much or my stomach does not like what I eat. I am still low on energy, but nothing like I was the first couple months out. it's hard to find motivation to exercise but I am working on that.. other than that all is well.. I have my next check up in vacaville on the 24th thanks for saying hi...

Just wanted to say hi, I used to be over on the lapband richmond/kaiser thread but that seems to have died down. I found this thread today. I was sleeved by Dr Fisher on June 22nd. Hope to make some new friends..

Don't feel bad you're not the only one. I did the same thing probably 6-8 times. I can now eat about 2 small slices of pizza on thin crust so I don't spit it out anymore. But it's normal and you will get past it... I am a little over 6 months out take care

I was originally looking at the band, my co-worker has one, but then found out about the sleeve. I was lucky with my timing because Kaiser had only just started doing the sleeve for about 6 months. I am so glad I did not get a lapband. No fills, pb'n , no foreign object in my body. I have also lost way more then I think I would have with the band. My co-worker has lost 80-85 lbs in over 2 years, she is happier but I know she would like to loose more. She is still about 80-100 lbs overweight. I have lost 114 since I started my pre-op diet in May, surgery was June 22nd. I still wish I could have done it on my own, but I think the sleeve is the best choice out there for wls

I have ordered from http://www.celebratevitamins.com/ quick service, no complaints

HI Everyone, Hope all is well. I have not been on here in a while and just wanted to say hi. Also I was wondering if the kaiser support group at point west is meeting this saturday? Thanks

I had a burning stabbing pain in my biggest incision for almost 8 weeks after surgery. I had to ask for a refill on my pain meds. all is good now though, I am 6 months post op and no more pain Hope you feel better soon Sherri

great job on your loss...:-) I lost 37 lbs on the kaiser pre-op diet, high protien low carb, about 1200 calories. From begining of May till my surgery on June 22nd I felt very lucky..

I would push hard for inpatient, I could not even imagine coming home the same day and my kid is grown. I was in for 2 1/2 days, i did have a hernia repair too. Hope it all works out for you ... good luck

I am 4 1/2 months out and I still get the stuck feeling occasionally. I would try eating your meat with some gravy, bbq sauce, mayo etc. I find this helps it slide down.

my program stated not to take pills untill 1 month out, unless they are really small (dime size or smaller)

thanks so much you guys for your support and kind words.. it helps a great deal :smile2:

Just checking in, sorry I have not been in touch for a while. It has been a bad couple of months for me. My brother commited suicide last month and my mom just passed away on the 19th. sleeve wise I am doing good though.... hope to see you all at the next meeting.. take care everyone

you can drive as soon as your off pain medication I was on pain medication for about 3 weeks I was in the hospital 2 days, but I also had a hernia repair no advice on protien drinks.. , they make me throw up my stomach was swollen for a couple days.. I was on a clear liquid then full liquid diet for the first couple weeks, but did experience some pain when I was advanced to pureed foods everyone is different though, so just think positive and hope for the best :biggrin0:

Welcome and I hope your journey, (whichever you decide to take) is a succesfull one :-)

I had about ten treatments over a year ago. It slowed down the growth but never stopped it. I now have to shave my chin everyday.. so it was pretty much a waste of money. They say it dose not always work on everyone so you take your chances. I had a lot of dark hairs also.

wanted to say it was nice meeting everyone on saturday, Ali, Chrissy, Ashley, Michael Lee I hope to meet you someday too :-) thanks for the info, no questions right now but I am sure I will have some soon oh and I have a size 34 bougie just ate my first piece of pizza (bout 1/4th of a slice) so far so good.. pizza is about the only thing I have really been craving since I started this journey. good luck riley with the body bug, and swrktp I hope they find out what is causing you problems and that is is easly fixed :biggrin: