African American Sleevers

[jazzeeja 24]

Hey Jazzeeja' date=' my surgeon is Dr. Clayton Frenzel and I am being sleeved at Forest Park in Dallas...I am actually in GrandPrairie. How is it going??? I a trying to find a good tasting ready made Protein drink...Any suggestions?[/quote']

I'm in Grand Prairie too! It is going great!! The first day of recovery was uncomfortable but it has gotten much better and easier as the days pass. I'm sure you've heard about the importance of walking ... It is so true. I'm convinced me walking daily (often several times a day) has helped my physical recovery. Yesterday I walked 3 miles, I was exhausted and had to rest for about 30 min but I did it!

In terms of RTD Protein Drink, stay away in the beginning. First, majority of them are a blended whey Protein vs. whey protein isolate. This means that you don't really know how much real protein you are actually getting. So if the label says 20g protein and it is a protein blend, you don't know how much of the 20g is real protein. We need whey protein isolate yo ensure we are getting the minimum of 60g protein daily. Second, they tend to taste good only when they are very cold and believe it or not, you may or may not be able to tolerate too cold drinks post surgery (especially right after).

So with all that said, I strongly suggest trying a number of different whey protein isolate powders. Do you like more juices or milkshake type of drinks? Also what flavors do you tend to like, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, etc? Keep in mind that your taste buds will likely change, especially if you are a sweet eater. I can definitely make some recommendations based on what I've tried and what I have heard from others.

You can also make several different types of Protein shakes by adding in any of the following: unsweetened almond milk, SF flavored syrups, SF pudding, SF cool whip, yogurt (Greek or Kroger carb master), SF Jello, crystal light. There are some other mix ins but I can't think of them right now.

Give me an idea of what you currently like and I can make some suggestions for you. Also are you taking Vitamins?

[keda 56]

I think the approval depends on your insurance company. My paperwork was submitted on Monday and I received a call Monday night. But I did not check my messages til tuesday morning. I will be sleeved on November 6. I'm going to vote then head to the hospital. LOL

Good luck and God bless you through your journey!

Great news I was approved very fast to. surgery this Friday I'm in Vegas.

[keda 56]

Great news I was approved very fast to. surgery this Friday I'm in Vegas.

[Momroxx 75]

Hi fellow sleevers....I'm a lurker deciding to come out of the shadows. Thank you for allowing me to find a wealth of information on this website. I am implementing new ideas every week to better improve my chances of being a sleeve success. I am getting my sleeve (hopefully) from SAMMC San Antonio Military Medical Center. I hope to be done with the Pre-operative Checklist November 15 and get sleeved before the year is out.

Trying to figure out the best way to go about this pre-op diet. Currently I seem to only like the vanilla EAS carb control Protein drinks...strawberry if I mix frozen strawberries. chocolate...no!

What were some of your experiences with training the body to convert Protein to fuel as apposed to carbohydrates and what were some of the symptoms? for example head aches...jitters...fatigue? and how long did it last? I've gone natural with my hair and it is short for now...are any of you taking Biotin and is it helping with Hair loss?

Thanks in Advanced.

[New York Beauty 20]

Wow that's quick. Rock the vote before being sleeved <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> that's cool

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

I like that Rock the Vote before being Sleeved

Yes I was shocked on how quick they processed everything.

[jkmarsh 9]

Hello everyone. I just had my sleeve done on 10/15 and it's already one of the best decisions I've ever made. I feel better after 9 days than I have in the last 10 years. I'm in the DC area and am looking forward to hearing all of your stories of success.

[jkmarsh 9]

Hi fellow sleevers....I'm a lurker deciding to come out of the shadows. Thank you for allowing me to find a wealth of information on this website. I am implementing new ideas every week to better improve my chances of being a sleeve success. I am getting my sleeve (hopefully) from SAMMC San Antonio Military Medical Center. I hope to be done with the Pre-operative Checklist November 15 and get sleeved before the year is out.

Trying to figure out the best way to go about this pre-op diet. Currently I seem to only like the vanilla EAS carb control Protein drinks...strawberry if I mix frozen strawberries. chocolate...no!

What were some of your experiences with training the body to convert Protein to fuel as apposed to carbohydrates and what were some of the symptoms? for example head aches...jitters...fatigue? and how long did it last? I've gone natural with my hair and it is short for now...are any of you taking Biotin and is it helping with Hair loss?

Thanks in Advanced.

Pre-op, I did 3 EAS drinks per day and would have a Cafe Steamer meal for dinner. I tried to drink as much Water as I could possibly get in during the day. If I had a little relapse, I just started again the next day with the same pattern. I lost 10lbs in 2 weeks in my preop stage.

The headaches and sugar withdrawal symptoms lasted around 3-4 days. One day someone is going to prove that sugar is some type of narcotic

[New York Beauty 20]

@Keda

Congrats and good luck.

[Kalimomof3 613]

Hi fellow sleevers....I'm a lurker deciding to come out of the shadows. Thank you for allowing me to find a wealth of information on this website. I am implementing new ideas every week to better improve my chances of being a sleeve success. I am getting my sleeve (hopefully) from SAMMC San Antonio Military Medical Center. I hope to be done with the Pre-operative Checklist November 15 and get sleeved before the year is out.

Trying to figure out the best way to go about this pre-op diet. Currently I seem to only like the Vanilla EAS carb control Protein drinks...strawberry if I mix frozen strawberries. chocolate...no!

What were some of your experiences with training the body to convert Protein to fuel as apposed to carbohydrates and what were some of the symptoms? for example head aches...jitters...fatigue? and how long did it last? I've gone natural with my hair and it is short for now...are any of you taking Biotin and is it helping with Hair loss?

Thanks in Advanced.

I am @ SAMMC too!

[Leleboo 104]

Hey SugarTee Protein powders that I have tried and liked are Chike, unjury, Syntax nectar and Pure Protein.< /p>

[Leleboo 104]

Cytomax sport is good if you mix with Water and Crystal Light.

[Kalimomof3 613]

Hey that id good. Did u get ur approval yet? And if not do all doctors let you set your date?

I did not have to submit to insurance per se. I am a Military dependent (spouse) I am going through a Bariatric Program at a Military Hospital and once you complete your checklist the surgeon reviews and makes sure you have met all requirements.I had to do the same things most of you did with Nut and Psych and an Upper GI.Our surgeons don't let us pick random dates but they give us a window. That being said my surgeon called me yesterday and ..... I GOT A DATE!!!!

November 7th is my date which is T- 13 days away:) Now I am nervous.

[MiistAMunK 45]

Kalimom don't be nervous, u got this I hear SAMMC is pretty good, I'm in S.A. from Dallas. I had my surg. At the foundations surgical hospital on Huebner.word of advice: walk-it-out as soon as you can, get zombie with it up and down the hallway it will help with recovery and to get all that gas from your insides, ice chips are your friends.

[MiistAMunK 45]

Congrats Keda. I'll keep u in my prayers.

[keya34 46]

So now I waiting for my psych evaluation to be sent over been waiting since Tuesday. Really what is taking so long, I must be honest I dont like waiting and when they already know I need it sent over. Ugh

Ok just pouting I am done now.

Congrats keda!