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9 Days Post OP-First Appt with Doc

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angel96049    1

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That's great!!! Your journey has begun with a bang! Keep it up! How have you been feeling? What types of things are you able to eat/not eat? What it easy to walk right after?

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Barbara278    9

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That's great Kermit. Fantastic start.

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kermit_ojp    0

kermit_ojp
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I just got home to Fort Worth today, been spending the time post in Dallas with my mom. Anyway, I got all my jeans out that are a size smaller and half of them fit. So exciting.

I went and joined a gym today also. I start cardio workouts tomorrow. The doc released me to do everything but strength/weight training. He also said to go ahead and start on mushy foods. I tried some really smooth mashed potatoes, and was able to get about a teaspoon in at lunch and another dinner. So.......protein drinks it is until I am able to take in more mushies.

I was able to walk pretty much the day of surgery. Not much, but some. Now I am feeling almost normal and cannot wait to start working out.

Thanks to you guys for all the support! It makes my day to get on here and read everyone's progress, questions, etc.

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Stacie    1

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We should be sleeve buddies! I am just three days behind you and have a similar amount to lose. I had surgery at 2 pm and was up walking by 8 pm. I just tire easily. Do you feel hungry at all? Are you just doing Protein shakes? What kind do you like and what do you mix with?

Congratulations on your wonderful start!!! So exciting!!

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kermit_ojp    0

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We should be sleeve buddies! I am just three days behind you and have a similar amount to lose. I had surgery at 2 pm and was up walking by 8 pm. I just tire easily. Do you feel hungry at all? Are you just doing Protein shakes? What kind do you like and what do you mix with?

Congratulations on your wonderful start!!! So exciting!!

My stomach growls, but is easily satisfied with a Protein shake or pudding or something. The doc got on to me about not having enough Protein or Water, so I bought these things from GNC....250 calories...24 ounces...zero carbs or sugar...60 grams of protein.

GNC Pro Performance? AMP Amplifed Wheybolic Extreme 60™ - fruit Punch - GNC PRO PERFORMANCE - GNC

Today is my first day to drink them....I got the blue raspberry flavor. They have a really strong whey/protein after taste, so I had to cut it with Water. My plan is, to add some to every water bottle I have throughout the day, that way I'm getting at least 60 grams of protein by the end.

I've been moved to mushies, but as of now, I'm only able to tolerate about a tablespoon per meal. Because of this, I have to rely on Protein drinks until I can take more in.

EAS makes some tasty, ready made shakes, but only 17 grams of protein. I was just trying to drink the least amount I can, with the most protein. But....you pay for that. This definitely harder to get down.

What about you? What are you tolerating or not tolerating? Are you feeling hunger? Have you started exercising yet? My first day at the gym was today, and I probably over did it considering I had nothing in my stomach but a bit of water. I'll drink some protein stuff tomorrow before I work out.

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lauramomof3    2

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wow kermit, what a weight loss you have had. i am three weeks out and just now hit 24#.

you are really working this sleeve. you go girl. do you like refried Beans and cheese? that is a good mushy food to eat. i also like the amp brand chocalte Protein Powder. it is so fine and easy to mix. good luck at gym and try drinking a sf carnation instant Breakfast with milk. that may help you at gym. e-mail me at how you do.

lol, laura

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kermit_ojp    0

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wow kermit, what a weight loss you have had. i am three weeks out and just now hit 24#.

you are really working this sleeve. you go girl. do you like refried Beans and cheese? that is a good mushy food to eat. i also like the amp brand chocalte Protein powder. it is so fine and easy to mix. good luck at gym and try drinking a sf carnation instant breakfast with milk. that may help you at gym. e-mail me at how you do.

lol, laura

I'm a mexican...so hell yeah, to the refried Beans with cheese! lol Actually, I was going to put some pinto beans on to soak tonight, so I can make them tomorrow.

I never thought of adding cheese for flavor and a little extra protein...heck, and at this point, extra calories. Even moving to mushies, I'm not getting enough calories in.

I will make them tomorrow and let you know they go down! :thumbup:

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